David Sedaris – Live For Your Listening Pleasure David Sedaris just released a new audio book of live readings last week, and, in addition to the CD and digital download, his publisher has just announced that the title will be available in a more “unexpected” format come the new year. …Hachette Audio recently announced that…
Category: Readings and Talks
B&N and Borders December Events (Malcolm Gladwell, TMBG, Perez!)
They Might Be Giants – Kids Go! It’s kind of a light month at our local big box bookstores, but there are still a few interesting authors, musicians and celebs amidst the holiday fluff. Here’s a list of December B&N and Borders events that I thought were interesting for one reason or another: December 2009…
“A Prairie Home Companion” Announces Musical Guests for Town Hall Shows, Tickets Still Available
A Prairie Home Companion It’s not my favorite program (in fact, whenever I hear it, I immediately turn the dial), but like him or not, Garrison Keillor does tend to get some decent musical guests on his long running public radio show. Here’s what the announced musical guest lineup looks like for the upcoming A…
Eat, Drink and Be Literary Presale at BAM Starts Today
Eat, Drink and Be Literary A unique series for sophisticated writers, readers, and eaters, Eat, Drink & Be Literary brings major contemporary authors to BAMcafé for intimate dinners, entertaining readings, and engaging discussions. Each evening begins with a sumptuous buffet prepared by BAMcafé’s acclaimed executive chef, Tim Sullivan, served with select wines and accompanied by…
“KingCon” Comic Convention at Brooklyn Lyceum (Nov 7-8) w/ Harvey Pekar, Al Jaffee, Jonathan Ames and More
As a kid, I was a huge MAD Magazine fan, so having Al Jaffee show up in my backyard is something of a dream come true for my 10 year old self. Aside from the famed creator of the “fold-in”, the KingCon Comic & Animation Convention at the Brooklyn Lyceum will play host to a…
Eugene Mirman’s Comedy Record Out Now, Tearing The Veil of Maya Is Back, Comedy at BAMcafé Returns and Other Stuff
Eugene Mirman – God Is a Twelve-Year-Old Boy with Asperger’s DOWNLOAD: Non-Album Bonus Track w/ John Wesley Harding Eugene Mirman‘s new comedy album, the provocatively titled, God Is a Twelve-Year-Old Boy with Asperger’s, came out this Tuesday (Oct 6) on Sub Pop records. To celebrate his new record’s release, he had a CD launch party…