Adele Barker discusses her book, Not Quite Paradise: An American Sojourn in Sri Lanka, at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29. The reading will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Refreshments will be served. Free. Call or visit www.antigonebooks.com for more information. Barker will also read from and discuss her works at the UA Bookstore (1209 E. University Blvd.) at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2. Free. Call 621-2426 for more information.