Monday, June 4 – Friday, June 8, 2012
BookExpo America (BEA) is bringing back New York Book Week to take place during the week of BEA. New York Book Week will include public "main stage" author programs as well as smaller events at libraries in the NYPL system and chain and independent bookstores throughout New York City and its boroughs.
New York Book Week embraces all literary and book activity, and expands the awareness of authors, books and publishing.
New York Book Week events throughout New York include the ones listed below. Unless otherwise noted, all of these fabulous events are FREE!.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
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11:00 am
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The Poet of Christmas and the New York Historical Society
Twas The Night Before Christmas has been called the most famous poem in the English language. The writing of this poem has generally been credited to Clement C Moore, himself a member of the New York Historical Society; however, it could well have been inspired by the creative minds of Henry Livingston or Washington Irving—both also members of the New York Historical Society. A new edition, edited by no other than Santa Claus himself, for the benefit of children of the 21st century will be read outloud and ebook copies of this splendid new edition will be given out to attendees in recognition of World Environment Day, June 5. This new edition launches on May 31, 2011 and will be available at BookExpo America (BEA) in New York, June 4-7, 2012. Please register for free ahead of time at twasthenightbeforechristmas.ca.
For questions, please contact Pamela McColl at pjmccoll@shaw.ca.
Venue: New York Historical Society, New York, NY |
| 12:30 pm |
Word for Word: Scott Jurek and Steve Friedman with Special Guests Peter Sarsgaard & Christopher McDougall
Ultra runner Scott Jurek and co-author Steve Friedman discuss their book Eat & Run, which offers tips on diet, endurance, and what it takes to be a world-class athlete. In conversation with Christopher McDougall, author of the international phenomena Born to Run with guest Peter Sarsgaard, writer and director of the upcoming film Born to Run. This event is free to attend. http://www.bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/wordforword.html
For questions, please contact bpc@urbanmgt.com
Venue: The Bryant Park Reading Room, 42nd Street side of the park – under the trees – between the back of the NYPL & 6th Avenue.
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| 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
The Not-So-Secret Life of the American Teenager: Bridging the Gap between YA and Adult Fiction
On this panel, Penguin authors Laura Harrington (Alice Bliss) and James King (Bill Warrington's Last Chance) join forces with fellow YA authors Mari Mancusi (Blood Coven Vampire novels), Veronica Wolff (The Watcher series), and Emily McKay (The Farm) to draw comparisons between Adult literature and the growing YA market. How do these authors craft novels that both teens and adults enjoy? Whether their characters are parents reconnecting with their teenage children or teens battling high school bullies or vampires, each author offers readers a glimpse into teenage life-the milestones, the angst, the blissful moments-that both teens and parents can relate to. Moderated by Lev Grossman, author of the New York Times bestselling novels, The Magicians and The Magician King, these authors discuss books that appeal to readers of all ages. In celebration of "New York Book and Media Week", free goodie bags will be given to attendees while supplies last! This is a free event, there will also be goodie bags filled with free books and other fun "book swag" will be given to attendees on a first come, first serve basis.
Venue: South Court Auditorium (New York Public Library), Stephen A Schwarzman Building on Fifth Ave at 42nd Street |
6:30 pm
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Teen Author Carnival
TAC is an event for teens and readers- a chance to meet their favorite and upcoming Young Adult authors. Our main aim is to promote Youth Adult literature in this current market where success of books like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Percy Jackson and the Olympians has brought this genre into the limelight! The event usually rounds together 250 attendants and in the past has have featured such names as; Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, Holly Black, Maureen Johnson, Gayle Forman, David Levithan and so on. Panels, Q&A, and giveaways galore! The best part is it's all free! http://www.teenauthorcarnival.blogspot.com/
For questions, please email teenauthorcarnival@gmail.com.
Venue: Jefferson Market Library (NYPL)New York, NY |
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
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| 12:30 pm |
Word for Word: Jen Lancaster & Jennifer Weiner
Friends and bestselling writers, memoirist Jen Lancaster (Bitter is the New Black and Jeneration X) and novelist Jennifer Weiner (In Her Shoes and Then Came You), join forces for an entertaining afternoon on books, writing and pop culture.http://www.bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/wordforword.html
For questions, please contact bpc@urbanmgt.com
Venue: The Bryant Park Reading Room, 42nd Street side of the park – under the trees – between the back of the NYPL & 6th Avenue.
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6:00 pm – 7:45 pm
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BEA NY Book Week SF/Fantasy Event
Please join us for an evening of science fiction, fantasy, and music, hosted by Lev Grossman! With readings from: Kristin Cashore N.K. Jemisen Naomi Novik Catherynne M. Valente And book-specific improvisational music by Brian Slattery! This is a free event. http://www.nypl.org/
For questions, pleas contact chrisshoemaker@nypl.org
Venue: The New York Public Library, 5th Avenue between 40th and 42nd |
| 7:00 pm |
Richard Ford & Joyce Carol Oates in Conversation
Richard Ford talks with JC Oates about their new books, Canada (Ford) and Mudwoman (Oates). Benefits Center for Fiction's Books for NYC Schools program. Attendees will have to purchase Richard Ford's book to gain entrance at this evening's event. www.centerforfiction.org
For questions, please contact Noreen Tomassi at noreen@centerforfiction.org.
Venue: Center for Fiction at Gerald Lynch Theater, New York, NY |
7:00 pm
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Book Signing
Jeffrey Weber (two Grammy nominations) —You've Got A Deal! The Biggest Lies of the Music Business Jeff Weber knows how a lie looks from both ends. It's very likely that his name is not Jeff Weber and he didn't write this book. But then I'm not Hugh Laurie either, so we're quits. Read, laugh and enjoy!—Hugh Laurie - Musician, Singer, Actor. www.HeadlineBooks.com Admission is free.
For any questions, please email Cathy Teets at cathy@headlinebooks.com
Venue: Barnes & Noble 150 East 86th Street, New York, NY |
| 7:00 pm |
Discussing Dystopia
New Europe Books celebrates the debut in English of Voyage to Kazohinia, a classic dystopian novel from Hungary that has been compared to Brave New World and Gulliver's Travels. The centerpiece of the launch will be a panel discussion on dystopian literature moderated by Edie Meidav (author of Lola, California, writer in residence at Bard College). This event is free to attend. www.NewEuropeBooks.com
For questions, please contact Paul Olchvary at paul@NewEuropeBooks.com
Venue: Consulate General of Hungary, 223 East 52nd Street NYC
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7:00 pm
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Objects of Desire
If objects could talk, what stories they would tell? Historical, religious, beloved, passed along, cast aside — every object tells a story. Performances by Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds), Colman Domingo (Tony Award nominee The Scottsboro Boys) and others. Special guest Sloane Crosley will introduce a story from her bestselling essay collection I Was Told There'd Be Cake. The entrance fee is $27, $23 for members and $15 for guests 30 years-old and under. |
9:00 pm
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Comedians with Books Stand-up Show
Join comedian Dan Wilbur (creator of betterbooktitles.com) as he welcomes stand-ups who are also published authors! Pre-show barbecue and meet-and-greet at Community Bookstore (143 7th Ave, Brooklyn) starting at 6:00 pm RSVP: events@communitybookstore.net. Admission is free.
For questions, please contact Dan Wilbur at dwilbs@gmail.com.
Venue: Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY |
If you would like to submit an event for consideration for BEA's 2012 New York Book & Media Week, complete BEA's New York Book & Media Week Event Submission form.