For those who love music as much as they love books:
Wednesday, July 6, 7 p.m.
Susan Henderson, Caroline Leavitt & Carey Wallace

July's Largehearted Lit features two authors who are not only respected as literary writers, but also have respected litblogs. Caroline Leavitt (Pictures of You, who blogs at CarolineLeavittville) and Susan Henderson (Up From the Blue, who blogs at LitPark) will read from their most recent novels and discuss how music relates to their works. They will be joined by Carey Wallace, an author and musician whose new EP, Songs About Books, celebrates the paperback release of her debut novel The Blind Contessa's New Machine. Facebook RSVP here.

For mystery and thriller fans:

Thursday, July 7, 7 p.m.

Thriller Night with Alafair Burke & Phillip Margolin 

Alafair Burke, author of the popular Ellie Hatcher and Samantha Kincaid series, will be in conversation with best-seller and fellow mystery writer Phillip Margolin ( Supreme Justice). Burke's first stand-alone thriller, Long Gone, is a staff pick -- once she picked it up, Jenn couldn't put it down. Alice Humphrey's new dream job at an art gallery turns into a nightmare when she finds her boss dead and the art gone, and as far as the police are concerned she's the number one suspect. Facebook RSVP here.

 

 

For young artists and their parents: 

Sunday, July 10, 1:30 p.m.

Drawing Workshop with Paul Hoppe 

Author and illustrator Paul Hoppe will lead an interactive workshop for kids. In honor of his new book The Woods, in which a boy learns not to be afraid of the dark, kids will draw their own creatures with Paul. He will also give a drawing demonstration, and discuss what it means to be an author/illustrator. Recommended for ages 5+, but all ages welcome. Facebook RSVP here.

For people too shy to sing in public:

Friday, July 15, 7 p.m.

Literary Karaoke: Greatest Hits of the '90s 

 

Introducing your new favorite monthly series, inspired by your favorite guilty Friday night activity.  Do you know whole passages of The Bridges of Madison County by heart? Or have a secret Grisham obsession? Think you've got literary chops? You've got three minutes to prove it by reading a passage from a book that will surprise and delight the crowd. Our theme for this month is Greatest Hits of the 90s, so you'll need to come prepped to read your favorite three minutes from a book published between 1990 and 1999. Sign-up starts at 6:30; come with a back-up passage just in case. It's better than waiting for a back room at Sing-Sing to belt Pat Benatar. BYOB! Facebook RSVP here. 

 

For fans of literary fiction and memoir: 

Tuesday, July 19, 7 p.m.
Stefan Merrill Block & Edmund White

Stefan Merrill Block (The Story of Forgetting) will read from his new novel The Storm at the Door. Inspired by elements of the lives of the author's grandparents, the book tells the story of eccentric alcoholic Frederick, committed by his exasperated wife to a psychiatric facility in the 1960s, and his descent into the institution's nightmarish rehabilitation processes. Block will be joined by acclaimed novelist and critic Edmund White (City Boy) reading from his novel Jack Holmes and His Friend (out in January 2012). Facebook RSVP here.

For all the single ladies (and the single men!):

Friday, July 22, 7 p.m.

Approximation of Pi(e) Singles Mixer at The Diamond 

With not one but two local singles' boards -- our Between the Covers literary matchmaking board and The Brooklyn Kitchen's foodie matchmaking board -- we figured it was time for everyone to hang out together again. Join WORD and The Brooklyn Kitchen for a singles mixer at The Diamond (43 Franklin St.), complete with DJ! In honor of the date (7/22 is also known as the approximation of pi), all attendees will be given a name badge to wear on which they'll declare their favorite kind of pie. Facebook RSVP here.

For fans of games shaped like fruit: 

Sunday, July 24, 7 p.m.:  

Bananagrams in the Basement  

 

By popular demand, Bananagrams is back! Join us for a night of Greenpoint's favorite word game. If it's not your favorite, come find out why it should be. Prizes will be awarded for the night's top scorers! Facebook RSVP here.

For small press lovers:

Thursday, July 28, 7 p.m.

Unbridled Night with Tim Schaffert & Claudia Sternbach 

Unbridled Books, one of our favorite independent publishers, brings you a two-for-one: novelist Tim Schaffert (The Coffins of Little Hope) and writer Claudia Sternbach (Reading Lips: A Memoir of Kisses) will be on hand to read from their books and discuss writing and literature in all its forms. Facebook RSVP here.

 

For kids who are sad about the end of the Percy Jackson series: 

Saturday, July 30, 1:30 p.m.

Comics for Kids Workshop with George O'Connor 

Author/illustrator George O'Connor (Zeus: King of the Gods, Athena: Grey-Eyed Goddess) will give a presentation and lead a hands-on workshop for kids on creating comics, as well as present his new ongoing Olympians series retelling the classic Greek myths in comics form. Recommended for ages 8+, all ages welcome. Facebook RSVP here.

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