February 4, 2014

Breaking the Silence

The latest novel from Jesse Ball, a writer with experimental yet minimalist tendencies, is Silence Once Begun, is the story of a Japanese man who refuses to speak on his own behalf after confessing to murders to which he has no apparent connection. He discusses the book with novelist and journalist Christopher Bollen (Lightning Rods). @ McNally Jackson, 52 Prince Street,  7:00 p.m.

February 5, 2014

Why Are You So Sad?

National Book Award winner Colum McCann will moderate a discussion with Jason Porter about Porter’s new book, Why Are You So Sad? @ McNally Jackson, 52 Prince Street,  7:00 p.m.

February 6, 2014

Andrew’s Brain

Join author E. L. Doctorow as he introduces and discusses his new book Andrew’s Brain. @ Barnes and Noble, 33 East 17th Street, 7:00 p.m.

Everyone Wants to Be Me

Join popular bloggers Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez as they discuss their new humorous book, Everyone Wants to Be Me or Do Me: Tom and Lorenzo’s Fabulous and Opinionated Guide to Life and Style. @ Barnes and Noble, 97 Warren Street, 6:00 p.m.

February 7, 2014

B. J. Novak

Best known for his work on NBC’s The Office, B.J. Novak presents his new collection of funny short stories. @ Barnes and Noble, 33 East 17th Street, 7:00 p.m.