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The Best American Short Stories 2018 with Roxane Gay
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
The best-selling author and pop culture powerhouse brings her “signature dry wit and piercing psychological depth” (Harper’s Bazaar) to an evening of stories curated from her selections from the most anticipated short story collection of the year, published by Houghton Mifflin.
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An Evening with John Darnielle
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Author, musician, and National Book Award nominee John Darnielle (The Mountain Goats, Wolf in White Van) returns to explore the connective tissues between songwriting and storytelling. Join us for an invigorating, eclectic, and truly one-of-a-kind experience.
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George Saunders and Zadie Smith
Thursday, November 08, 2018
These two friends and wildly inventive authors co-host an evening of their favorite short fiction from each others’ collections.
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Riverhead Books 25th Anniversary Short Story Showcase
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Throughout its history, Riverhead Books has consistently published cutting-edge literary works from bold, remarkable authors. We celebrate Riverhead’s 25th anniversary with award-winning authors Daniel Alarcón, Lesley Nneka Arimah, James McBride, and Lauren Groff.
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Dance In America (with Library of America)
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
From ballet and Balanchine to tap and hip-hop, we celebrate two centuries of rich and eloquent writing about the beauty and magic of American dance, as well as short fiction inspired by the collection.
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James Thurber’s World with Special Guest Roz Chast
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
2019 has been declared “The Year of Thurber” in honor of the great humorist’s 125th birthday. Special guests, including Roz Chast, introduce an evening of stories and art from the vast collection of this masterful storyteller.
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A Surprising Night of Shorts
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
You never know what might happen at a Surprising Night of Shorts. Some of our previous surprising nights have included evenings with Alice Munro, Chuck Palahniuk, and John Irving, and the art of imbibing inspired by Everyman’s Shaken & Stirred collection.
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LeVar Burton and Friends
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Storyteller extraordinaire and host of the hit podcast LeVar Burton Reads will curate an evening of his favorite short stories—from the tragically hilarious to the magically mysterious. Burton takes the stage as host and reader for a memorable night of fiction.
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Motherhood with Celeste Ng and Mary Karr
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Whether you are a mother, hope to become one, eschew the decision, or feel fraught, we all have opinions on motherhood. Join award-winning authors Celeste Ng (Little Fires Everywhere) and Mary Karr (The Liars’ Club) for an evening of stories celebrating and exploring one of our most complex relationships.
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Stonewall at 50
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the riot at Stonewall Inn that spawned the Gay Pride movement, an act of civil and social engagement that has evolved to embrace a wide range of sexuality, gender, and identity issues. This evening will feature works that reflect the importance of the movement, and also some of its most famous, outspoken, poetic, and fabulous.