Virtual Romance (Mon.)

East End Books Ptown, 389 Commercial St., presents a live and virtual book event with Tom Roach, author of Screen Love, on Monday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m. Roach, a professor of philosophy and cultural studies at Bryant University, will discuss social media and online hookups during the pandemic as a new norm-breaking social paradigm. Registration is $5 suggested donation at eastendbooksptown.com.