Manhattan Literary Arts Events

Thalia Kids' Book Club: James Patterson and Summer Reading Event

Tuesday, June 19 6:00p
Symphony Space - Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, New York
James Patterson, the bestselling author of the mystery-adventure series Maximum Ride and Middle School, will discuss books and reading with author Matthew Cody (The Dead Gentleman).

After Work Beauty Bar "Girls Night Out" Chick Flick Love Book Reading & Beauty Services Chapter 2

Wednesday, June 27 6:00p
Side Bar Lounge, NYC, New York
Chick Flick Love by Dee Rivera

Word for Word: Jen Lancaster and Jennifer Weiner

Wednesday, June 6 12:30p
Bryant Park Reading Room, New York
Friends and bestselling writers, memoirist Jen Lancaster (Jeneration X) and novelist Jennifer Weiner (In Her Shoes, The Next Best Thing), join forces for an entertaining afternoon on books, writing and pop cult

The Coffin Factory, CLMP & The New York Public Library Present "What's A Writer?" Literary Panel

Tuesday, June 12 6:00p
New York Public Library, New York
On June 12, 2012, the CLMP, the New York Public Library & The Coffin Factory are hosting a panel called "What's a Writer," in which we aim to discuss what it means to be a writer today, in a time when there is

Red Harlem Readers Sunday Reading Series

Sunday, June 10 4:00p
Indian Cafe, New York
Leonard Peltier: Excerpts taken from Prison Writings: My Life Is My Sun Dance

Get Off The Internet Reading

Friday, June 8 8:00p
The Peoples Improv Theater (PIT), New York
A reading by your favorite Internet writers: Ryan O'Connell (Thought Catalog) Gaby Dunn (Thought Catalog, The New York Times Magazine) Cat Marnell (xoJane) Kelly McClure (Vice) Katie Baker (Jezebel) Stephanie G

Author Michael Cunningham (Pulitzer Prize winner) & poet CA Conrad to read from new works on Sunday, evening, June 10, 7 pm, at

Sunday, June 10 7:00p
Phoenix Bar, New York
Author Michael Cunningham (Pulitzer Prize winner) & poet CA Conrad to read from new work Sunday June 10 at East Village's Phoenix Bar.

Authors Unbound Debut Reading Event

Thursday, June 7 6:30p
Wix Lounge, New York
Kick off the summer with a night of liberty and literature! Join authors… *Melissa Clark (Imperfect) *Ray Kreuger (45 Love) *Lynn Messina (The Girls' Guide to Dating Zombies) *Ariella Papa (Momfriends) …as they

The Revision Process with Abrams Senior Editor, Maggie Lehrman and author Lisa Greenwald

Tuesday, June 12 7:30p
The Anthroposophical Society, New York
June 12 2012 The Revision Process with Abrams Senior Editor, Maggie Lehrman and author Lisa Greenwald.

Ethics in Literature: A Reading Group-My Name Is Red, by Orhan Pamuk

Monday, June 4 1:00p
New York Society for Ethical Culture, New York
In 16th century Istanbul the Sultan has commissioned a cadre of the most acclaimed artists in the land to create a great book celebrating the glories of his realm.

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