Bookish Events in New York City: February 9th – 13th
The weather is still a total bummer in New York City, but thankfully our local bookstores and bars are continuing to schedule amazing literary events. This week you can hear two-time Booker prize winner, Peter Carey, read in Brooklyn, and Simpsons creator Matt Groening talk about the beloved cartoon family in Union Square. There’s another chance to tell your stories at The Moth in honor of Valentine’s Day, or if your love life is really suffering, you can relish in post-apocalyptic doom at BookCourt.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Franklin Park Monthly Reading Series
618 St. John’s Place
Brooklyn, New York 11238
8:00pm
It’s novel night at the Franklin Park Monthly Reading Series. This month’s reading features Peter Carey, Laura van den Berg, Atticus Lish, Mark Doten, and Kashana Cauley.
FREE
Irvine Welsh at BookCourt
163 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
7:00pm
Irvine Welsh will be joined in conversation with Ben Greenman to discuss Welsh’s new novel, The Sex Lives of Siamese Twins. Stop by for a reading, Q&A, and book signing.
FREE
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Michelle Tea at The Strand
828 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
7:00pm
Celebrate the release of Michelle Tea’s new memoir, How to Grow Up. She will be joined in conversation by Saeed Jones. Information and tickets are available here.
$15
The Moth StorySLAM! at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe
126 Crosby Street
New York, NY 10012
7:00pm
There will be ten stories, three teams of judges, and one winner. This evening’s theme is “Love Hurts.”
$8 — Limited tickets available. Arrive early and join the line.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Kelly Link at Barnes and Noble
1972 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
7:00pm
Kelly Link will be joined in conversation by Emma Straub to discuss Link’s new collection of short stories, Get in Trouble.
FREE
Sandra Newman & Emily St. John Mandel at Greenlight Bookstore
686 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
7:30pm
Come out for an evening of post-apocalyptic literature. Sandra Newman (The Country of Ice Cream Star) and Emily St. John Mandel (Station Eleven) will talk about the terrifying futures that they have created.
FREE
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Jeffery Renard Allen and Marie-Helene Bertino at Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House
58 West 10th Street
New York, NY 10011
7:00pm
Jeffery Renard Allen (Song of the Shank) and Marie-Helene Bertino (2 A.M. at the Cat’s Pajamas) will discuss their work as part of the Reading Series sponsored by NYU.
FREE
Pete’s Reading Series
709 Lorimer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
7:30pm
Pete’s Reading Series is one of the most beloved in New York City. This evening features Meghan Daum and Amanda Petrusich.
FREE
Friday, February 13, 2015
Matt Groening at Barnes and Noble Union Square
33 East 17th Street
New York, NY 10003
6:00pm
Matt Groening will discuss his new book, The Simpsons Family History, and shed light on the iconic cartoon family.
$35 – Receive a wristband with the purchase of The Simpsons Family History
Saaed Jones at The Bellwether
98 Moore Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
8:30pm/10:00pm
Come out for a one-night-only multi- disciplinary installation based on Saaed Jones’ book of poetry, Prelude to Bruise.
$15 – Tickets are available here
