August 19, 2013
Glamour magazine will be hosting an event at McNally Jackson (52 Prince Street, Manhattan) for their August issue celebrating fiction authors. Megan Abbott and Tamara Houston are just some of the speakers. This event starts at 7:00 pm and is free.
To the End of June: The Intimate Life of American Foster Care
Cris Beam, public school teacher and noted author, will be promoting her new book at the Strand Book Store (828 Broadway, Manhattan) on the topic of foster care and the state of the American family. NPR corresponded Adam Davidson will join Beam for the discussion. This event starts at 7:00 PM and costs $15.00 or the price of the book to attend.
August 20, 2013
Author Alissa Quart will be promoting her new book, Republic of Outsiders, at Bookcourt (xxx Court street, Brooklyn) at 7:00 pm. Her nonfiction book focuses on those who seek alternative business structures, from banking to filmmaking. What’s the state of innovation today? This event is free.
August 21, 2013
Come to the Strand Book Store (828 Broadway, Manhattan) for an event promoting Sophia Hedstrom and Anna Schori’s new book Fashion Manifesto, and talk about a year without buying new clothes. Purchase their book or a $15.00 gift card to the Strand to attend. This event begins at 7:00.
Housing Works Café (126 Crosby Street, Manhattan) will be hosting a screening of the NYC Mayoral Democratic Debate complete with drinks and snacks at the bar. This event starts at 7:00 pm and is free to attend. Money spent on snacks and drinks will benefit public healthcare.