July 29, 2014

Malcolm Gladwell

Join author Malcolm Gladwell as he discusses his new book David and Goliath. @ Barnes and Noble, 33 East 17th Street, 7:00 p.m.

July 30, 2014

Jay and Silent Bob

The Dynamic twosome from Clerks make a rare appearance in honor of their new book, Jay & Silent Bob’s Blueprints for Destroying Everything, an illustrated collection on how to wreak havoc wherever you go. Kevin Smith will pre-sign books prior to the event that will be sold on-site, day-of. Jason Mewes will sign books following the event and will be happy to take photos with people who purchase the book. Please note: Only books will be signed at this event. @ Bryant Park Reading Room, 12:30 p.m.

Wes Anderson

Illustrator Matt Zoller Seitz will be discussing the collaborative book all about Wes Anderson, The Wes Anderson Collection. @ Barnes and Noble, 97 Warren Street, 6:00 p.m.

The Nixon Defense

John Dean, White House Counsel during the Nixon administration, discusses his provocative new book, The Nixon Defense: What He Knew and When He Knew It and other details of the Watergate cover-up. @ Barnes and Noble, 2289 Broadway, 7:00 p.m.

Small Southern Comforts

Novelist Bridgett Davis will lead a discussion of short stories by four of the most influential writers of the 20th century. For this session, she will discuss Welty’s mythological influences in The Collected Stories of Eudora Welty. @ Brooklyn Public Library, 2:00 p.m.