Claiming Your Fire with Deborah Santana | Memoir Reading and Q&A
Deborah Santana reads from her memoir Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom, followed by guided reflections and a Q&A about personal transformation and creative nonfiction.
Book Launch: Cara Benson with Amy Shearn
Cara Benson launches An Armsfull of Birds: A Personal Field Guide to Love, Loss, and Commitment in conversation with Amy Shearn — a creative nonfiction reading and author talk on May 20.
Story/Teller Arts: Annie Baker on Infinite Life
An intimate New York literary reading as Annie Baker discusses Infinite Life, a funny, tender meditation on chronic illness, desire, and everyday longing. The evening blends sharp storytelling with warm empathy, inviting reflection.
LIC May Book Club
Book Culture LIC hosts its May Book Club on May 21 at 6pm in Long Island City to discuss Stoner by John Williams. A friendly literary meetup where readers share insights, quotes, and favorite passages in a relaxed, social setting.
Reading: Center for Fiction 2026 Emerging Writer Fellows
Join the Center for Fiction for a live reading with the 2026 Susan Kamil Emerging Writer Fellows. They will share published pieces and works in progress in an intimate NYC venue, followed by discussion and Q&A. A fresh, showcase-style evening of new literary voices.
Healthy with a Side of Happy: Book Talk with Sabrina Rudin
Join a book talk at the New York Botanical Garden with Sabrina Rudin, founder of an organic cafe and advocate for toxin-free living. She shares how food choices shape health, family life, and sustainable cooking, blending practical tips with inspiring stories.
Sci-Fi Book Club: Future Desire
Join the Sci-Fi Book Club for a lively discussion of Future Desire at the New Museum in New York. An engaging speculative-fiction session hosted in a contemporary art venue, perfect for readers who love mind-bending futures. Date: May 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM (UTC).
Notes on Writing: Process and Craft with Ramona Ausubel and Emily Rapp Black
Join Ramona Ausubel and Emily Rapp Black for a masterclass on craft and building a sustainable writing practice. A focused literature event in NYC exploring process, habits, and practical techniques for steady, inventive writing.
112th Caribbean Philosophical Association Reading
Scholars present Caribbean philosophy and related literature at the 112th Caribbean Philosophical Association Reading at Book Culture.
Author Reading: Jonathan Goldman & Jennifer Baum
Immerse yourself in a literary evening as Jonathan Goldman and Jennifer Baum read excerpts at Book Culture on 112th Street, where cozy shelves, chalkboard menus, and a receptive crowd spark a candid, bookish dialogue.
LAVERNE COX 'TRANSCENDENT' BOOK TOUR, NYC
Laverne Cox discusses Transcendent, her new book, at a NYC book-release event in The Great Hall at Cooper Union. An engaging literary evening with talk, readings, and Q&A in a landmark Manhattan venue.
Sci-Fi Book Club: The Alienated Body
Join the Sci-Fi Book Club at the New Museum in New York for a thoughtful discussion of The Alienated Body. This engaging, intellectual meetup invites readers to explore identity, embodiment, and futurism through speculative fiction in a casual museum setting.
BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL, NYC
The Brooklyn Book Festival in NYC brings authors and readers together for a day of literary talks, readings, and book-focused events across multiple venues.