UPCOMING IN NYC VIEW CALENDAR FIND NYC EVENTS BY CATEGORY LITERATURE CULTURE & CELEBRITY POETRY LIFESTYLE FOOD HISTORY & POLITICS COMIC FASHION & ART CHILDREN ROMANCE MEMOIR & BIOGRAPHY YOUNG ADULT Filtering by: “LITERATURE” Dec 14 POETRY, LITERATURE Gabriella M. Belfiglio (THE FIG THIEF) debut launch with Donna Minkowitz and Annie Lanzillotto Sunday, December 14, 2025 3:00 PM 6:00 PM Bureau of General Services–Queer Division (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 15 LITERATURE, LIFESTYLE, CULTURE-CELEBRITY John Guare (JOHN GUARE PLAYS) launch w/Michael Paller Monday, December 15, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 15 POETRY, LITERATURE Anthology (SCANTY PLOT OF GROUND) with editor Paul Muldoon, Billy Collins, Terrance Hayes, Shane McCrae, and Patricia Smith Monday, December 15, 2025 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 92NY (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 16 LITERATURE, CULTURE-CELEBRITY JANE AUSTEN TEA PARTY feat. Adelle Waldman, Brandon Taylor, and Jennifer Egan Tuesday, December 16, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 18 LITERATURE Translator Max Lawton (SCHATTENFROH by Michael Lentz) with Claire Parker & Ashley Hamilton Thursday, December 18, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 19 LITERATURE, CULTURE-CELEBRITY Ethan Hawke (RULES FOR A KNIGHT) 10th Anniversary celebration Friday, December 19, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 13 LITERATURE, LIFESTYLE, FOOD BOOKS AND BURLESQUE ft. Clarence A. Haynes (GHOSTS OF GWENDOLYN MONTGOMERY), Lauren Morrow (LITTLE MOMENTS), Elissa Altman (PERMISSION), Eshani Surya (RAVISHING), Peter J. Kim (INSTANT RAMEN KITCHEN) Saturday, December 13, 2025 9:30 PM 11:00 PM Caveat (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 13 LITERATURE P. Finian Reilly (ICE’S END) Saturday, December 13, 2025 5:00 PM 6:00 PM The BookMark Shoppe (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 11 CULTURE-CELEBRITY, LITERATURE Director Rian Johnson (WAKE UP DEAD MAN) w/B.J. Novak Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Book Club Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 11 LITERATURE Translator Juliana Barbassa (THE JAGUAR'S ROAR by Micheliny Verunschk) launch w/Alexandra Alter Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 10 LITERATURE, LIFESTYLE, CULTURE-CELEBRITY DEATH, SEX & MONEY readings feat. Peter Francis James, Richard Kind, Phoebe Robinson, Amy Ryan, Michael Stuhlbarg, and hosted by Anna Sale Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:00 PM 8:45 PM Symphony Space (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 10 LITERATURE Sheung-King (BATSHIT SEVEN) w/Jeremy Tiang Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Yu & Me Books (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 10 CULTURE-CELEBRITY, LITERATURE Director Rian Johnson (WAKE UP DEAD MAN) w/A.J. Finn Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM The Mysterious Bookshop (map) Google Calendar ICS Sold Out! View Event → Dec 10 LITERATURE Alejandro Varela (MIDDLE SPOON) w/Miguel Gutierrez Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Bureau of General Services–Queer Division (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 10 POETRY, LITERATURE POETRY LIGHTS THE WAY feat. Carey Salerno, Nicole Sealey, Rosebud Ben-Oni, Andrés Cerpa, and Joan Larkin Wednesday, December 10, 2025 6:30 PM 8:00 PM P&T Knitwear (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 10 YOUNG ADULT, LITERATURE Neal Shusterman (MINDWORKS) deluxe edition launch Wednesday, December 10, 2025 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Books of Wonder (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 9 LITERATURE Translator Juliana Barbassa (THE JAGUAR'S ROAR by Micheliny Verunschk) launch Tuesday, December 9, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Powerhouse - Arena (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 9 LITERATURE, LIFESTYLE MCSWEENY’S QUARTERLY ISSUE 80 feat. Adrian Tomine, Yiyun Li, Shanoor Seervai, Colin Heasley, Molly McGhee, Tamara Shopsin, & Katrina Dodson Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:30 PM 6:30 PM McNally Jackson - Seaport (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 8 LITERATURE, POETRY Fátima Vélez & translator Hannah Kauders (GALÁPAGOS) launch w/Melissa Lozada-Oliva Monday, December 8, 2025 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Cafe con Libros (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 8 LITERATURE Steve Israel (THE EINSTEIN CONSPIRACY) w/Bradley Tusk Monday, December 8, 2025 6:30 PM 8:00 PM P&T Knitwear (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 8 LITERATURE Ace Atkins (EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD) launch Monday, December 8, 2025 6:00 PM 7:00 PM The Mysterious Bookshop (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 5 LITERATURE Marina Temkina (KOMIKS ON ETHNIC THEMES) w/José Manuel Prieto Friday, December 5, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Kvartira Books (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 5 POETRY, LITERATURE Victoria Buitron (UNBURYING THE BONES) w/Maria Alejandra Barrios Friday, December 5, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM The World's Borough Bookshop (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 5 LITERATURE, LIFESTYLE FIRST NOVEL FÊTE feat. Colwill Brown, Rickey Fayne, Justin Haynes, Alejandro Heredia, Darrell Kinsey, Mariam Rahmani, and Shubha Sunder Friday, December 5, 2025 6:30 PM 10:00 PM The Center for Fiction (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 5 LITERATURE THE AFTERLIVES OF MARIE JEANNA RICCOBONI panel feat. translators Kate Deimling & Karen Santos Da Silva Friday, December 5, 2025 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Word Up Community Bookshop (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 4 LITERATURE Quiara Alegría Hudes (THE WHITE HOT) w/Hanif Abdurraqib Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:30 PM 8:30 PM The Drama Book Shop (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 4 POETRY, LITERATURE Joy Harjo (GIRL WARRIOR) & Tracy K. Smith (FEAR LESS) w/Krista Tippet Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Symphony Space (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 4 LITERATURE Kiran Desai (THE LONELINESS OF SONIA AND SUNNY) w/Razia Iqbal Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 4 POETRY, LITERATURE, MEMOIR-BIOGRAPHY Dorothea Lasky (MEMORY) w/Ariana Reines Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 192 Books (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 4 LITERATURE Janet Rich Edwards (CANTICLE) launch w/Kate Manning Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:30 PM 8:00 PM P&T Knitwear (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 4 POETRY, LITERATURE Roy Nathanson & Jeff Friedman (A BRIEF HISTORY OF OUR EARS) chapbook launch Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Lofty Pigeon Books (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 3 LITERATURE Charles Todd (A CHRISTMAS WITNESS) Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM The Mysterious Bookshop (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 3 LITERATURE Douglas Sadownick (SACRED LIPS OF THE BRONX) paperback launch w/Tom Cardamone Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Bureau of General Services–Queer Division (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 3 LITERATURE Allegra Goodman (ISOLA!) paperback launch w/Ann Napolitano and Jodi Balfour Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Symphony Space (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 3 LITERATURE, FASHION-ART, LIFESTYLE RIZZOLI BOOKSTORE HOLIDAY FAIR 2025 Wednesday, December 3, 2025 6:00 PM 8:00 PM P&T Knitwear (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Dec 2 LITERATURE Davey Davis (CASANOVA 20) launch w/Torrey Peters Tuesday, December 2, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → FIND NYC EVENTS BY CATEGORY LITERATURE CULTURE & CELEBRITY POETRY LIFESTYLE FOOD HISTORY & POLITICS COMIC FASHION & ART CHILDREN ROMANCE MEMOIR & BIOGRAPHY YOUNG ADULT VIEW LIST VIEW CALENDER
Dec 14 POETRY, LITERATURE Gabriella M. Belfiglio (THE FIG THIEF) debut launch with Donna Minkowitz and Annie Lanzillotto Sunday, December 14, 2025 3:00 PM 6:00 PM Bureau of General Services–Queer Division (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 15 LITERATURE, LIFESTYLE, CULTURE-CELEBRITY John Guare (JOHN GUARE PLAYS) launch w/Michael Paller Monday, December 15, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 15 POETRY, LITERATURE Anthology (SCANTY PLOT OF GROUND) with editor Paul Muldoon, Billy Collins, Terrance Hayes, Shane McCrae, and Patricia Smith Monday, December 15, 2025 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 92NY (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 16 LITERATURE, CULTURE-CELEBRITY JANE AUSTEN TEA PARTY feat. Adelle Waldman, Brandon Taylor, and Jennifer Egan Tuesday, December 16, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 18 LITERATURE Translator Max Lawton (SCHATTENFROH by Michael Lentz) with Claire Parker & Ashley Hamilton Thursday, December 18, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 19 LITERATURE, CULTURE-CELEBRITY Ethan Hawke (RULES FOR A KNIGHT) 10th Anniversary celebration Friday, December 19, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 13 LITERATURE, LIFESTYLE, FOOD BOOKS AND BURLESQUE ft. Clarence A. Haynes (GHOSTS OF GWENDOLYN MONTGOMERY), Lauren Morrow (LITTLE MOMENTS), Elissa Altman (PERMISSION), Eshani Surya (RAVISHING), Peter J. Kim (INSTANT RAMEN KITCHEN) Saturday, December 13, 2025 9:30 PM 11:00 PM Caveat (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 13 LITERATURE P. Finian Reilly (ICE’S END) Saturday, December 13, 2025 5:00 PM 6:00 PM The BookMark Shoppe (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 11 CULTURE-CELEBRITY, LITERATURE Director Rian Johnson (WAKE UP DEAD MAN) w/B.J. Novak Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Book Club Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 11 LITERATURE Translator Juliana Barbassa (THE JAGUAR'S ROAR by Micheliny Verunschk) launch w/Alexandra Alter Thursday, December 11, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 10 LITERATURE, LIFESTYLE, CULTURE-CELEBRITY DEATH, SEX & MONEY readings feat. Peter Francis James, Richard Kind, Phoebe Robinson, Amy Ryan, Michael Stuhlbarg, and hosted by Anna Sale Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:00 PM 8:45 PM Symphony Space (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 10 LITERATURE Sheung-King (BATSHIT SEVEN) w/Jeremy Tiang Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Yu & Me Books (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 10 CULTURE-CELEBRITY, LITERATURE Director Rian Johnson (WAKE UP DEAD MAN) w/A.J. Finn Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM The Mysterious Bookshop (map) Google Calendar ICS Sold Out! View Event →
Dec 10 LITERATURE Alejandro Varela (MIDDLE SPOON) w/Miguel Gutierrez Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Bureau of General Services–Queer Division (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 10 POETRY, LITERATURE POETRY LIGHTS THE WAY feat. Carey Salerno, Nicole Sealey, Rosebud Ben-Oni, Andrés Cerpa, and Joan Larkin Wednesday, December 10, 2025 6:30 PM 8:00 PM P&T Knitwear (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 10 YOUNG ADULT, LITERATURE Neal Shusterman (MINDWORKS) deluxe edition launch Wednesday, December 10, 2025 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Books of Wonder (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 9 LITERATURE Translator Juliana Barbassa (THE JAGUAR'S ROAR by Micheliny Verunschk) launch Tuesday, December 9, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Powerhouse - Arena (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 9 LITERATURE, LIFESTYLE MCSWEENY’S QUARTERLY ISSUE 80 feat. Adrian Tomine, Yiyun Li, Shanoor Seervai, Colin Heasley, Molly McGhee, Tamara Shopsin, & Katrina Dodson Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:30 PM 6:30 PM McNally Jackson - Seaport (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 8 LITERATURE, POETRY Fátima Vélez & translator Hannah Kauders (GALÁPAGOS) launch w/Melissa Lozada-Oliva Monday, December 8, 2025 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Cafe con Libros (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 8 LITERATURE Steve Israel (THE EINSTEIN CONSPIRACY) w/Bradley Tusk Monday, December 8, 2025 6:30 PM 8:00 PM P&T Knitwear (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 8 LITERATURE Ace Atkins (EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD) launch Monday, December 8, 2025 6:00 PM 7:00 PM The Mysterious Bookshop (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 5 LITERATURE Marina Temkina (KOMIKS ON ETHNIC THEMES) w/José Manuel Prieto Friday, December 5, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Kvartira Books (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 5 POETRY, LITERATURE Victoria Buitron (UNBURYING THE BONES) w/Maria Alejandra Barrios Friday, December 5, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM The World's Borough Bookshop (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 5 LITERATURE, LIFESTYLE FIRST NOVEL FÊTE feat. Colwill Brown, Rickey Fayne, Justin Haynes, Alejandro Heredia, Darrell Kinsey, Mariam Rahmani, and Shubha Sunder Friday, December 5, 2025 6:30 PM 10:00 PM The Center for Fiction (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 5 LITERATURE THE AFTERLIVES OF MARIE JEANNA RICCOBONI panel feat. translators Kate Deimling & Karen Santos Da Silva Friday, December 5, 2025 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Word Up Community Bookshop (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 4 LITERATURE Quiara Alegría Hudes (THE WHITE HOT) w/Hanif Abdurraqib Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:30 PM 8:30 PM The Drama Book Shop (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 4 POETRY, LITERATURE Joy Harjo (GIRL WARRIOR) & Tracy K. Smith (FEAR LESS) w/Krista Tippet Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Symphony Space (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 4 LITERATURE Kiran Desai (THE LONELINESS OF SONIA AND SUNNY) w/Razia Iqbal Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 4 POETRY, LITERATURE, MEMOIR-BIOGRAPHY Dorothea Lasky (MEMORY) w/Ariana Reines Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 192 Books (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 4 LITERATURE Janet Rich Edwards (CANTICLE) launch w/Kate Manning Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:30 PM 8:00 PM P&T Knitwear (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 4 POETRY, LITERATURE Roy Nathanson & Jeff Friedman (A BRIEF HISTORY OF OUR EARS) chapbook launch Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Lofty Pigeon Books (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 3 LITERATURE Charles Todd (A CHRISTMAS WITNESS) Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM The Mysterious Bookshop (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 3 LITERATURE Douglas Sadownick (SACRED LIPS OF THE BRONX) paperback launch w/Tom Cardamone Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Bureau of General Services–Queer Division (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 3 LITERATURE Allegra Goodman (ISOLA!) paperback launch w/Ann Napolitano and Jodi Balfour Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Symphony Space (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 3 LITERATURE, FASHION-ART, LIFESTYLE RIZZOLI BOOKSTORE HOLIDAY FAIR 2025 Wednesday, December 3, 2025 6:00 PM 8:00 PM P&T Knitwear (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Dec 2 LITERATURE Davey Davis (CASANOVA 20) launch w/Torrey Peters Tuesday, December 2, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
