TUESDAY Robert Goolrick’s most recent novel, The Fall of Princes, finds retired 1980s ad man Rooney writing his memoir after an era of American Psycho-style unrepentant debauchery and greed (but…
Talks and Readings: Slice Harvester, Literary Recipes, and Virginity Tales
TUESDAY If you’ve ever wished there was a way to mix the quiet solitude of writing with the blood-thristy spectacle of an MMA throw-down, (and…
Talks and Readings: Letterman Writer, Iranian Women, and the Quest For 78s
Time again for Word Up, our weekly roundup of talks and readings. TUESDAY Tongo Eisen-Martin is a movement worker and educator who has organized against…
Panel: 'The Hustle'
Whether you’re harboring literary ambitions or are just curious, “The Hustle” should be an entertaining glimpse into what its like to be a successful professional…
Talks and Readings: Dissecting Warhol, a LES Eat Pray Love, and More
TONIGHT Overcoming the past is a key theme in young authors’ Edan Lepucki and Mira Jacobs debut novels, both published last year to great acclaim, so it…
Talks + Readings: Duff McKagan, Galway Kinnell, and a Living Female Rock Critic
Monday History buffs, take note: Battle Lines is not your ordinary Civil War read. This books is a team effort by graphic novelist Jonathan Fetter-Vorm…
Talks + Readings: Headscarves, Hymens, Spinsters and an Anti-Bridget Jones
As we get ready to watch Kate Bolick read from Spinster, “a revelatory and slyly erudite look at the pleasures and possibilities of remaining single,” tonight at 20 Cooper Square…
Talks and Readings: Johnny Rotten, Dystopian Authors, and Zombie Survival Experts
Wednesday If the Frying Pan’s “Rocking Dead” isn’t enough undead to get your fix of braaaains this spring then don’t miss what’s sure to be…
A Big Egg, Big Bees, and Even Bigger Data
All subjects you can contemplate at this week’s thrilling selection of readings and talks. Friday, September 5 We, The Outsiders Opening Reception We, The Outsiders is…
Christian Rudder presents Dataclysm
Christian Rudder is co-founder and President of OkCupid—yes, the same OkCupid that has rescued your “love” life from the doldrums and is now the only…