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Ed Park in Brooklyn
"But [Pru] has to go to the parties, and the parties are now in Brooklyn. She has no conception of how the neighborhoods fit together, which trains go where. The directions are elaborate, vaguely ritualistic. She writes them down and fears losing them. She tries to memorize them but can't. She keeps them in her coat pocket and refers to them repeatedly on the subway, shading the scrap of paper with her hand. Broadcasting your outsider status could be fatal. Stay in the last car. When you exit the station, take the staircase on the right. Walk three blocks north toward the big clock, staying on the west side of the street. The deli should be on your left. If you see the laundromat, you're going the wrong way. Pru says, It should be Walk three blocks and say your prayers."
The brilliant and dashing Ed Park was in Brooklyn this evening to read from his hilarious debut novel, Personal Days, at the Barnes & Noble on Court Street. Do yourself a wonderful favour and order the book. You can also visit the Personal Days website (designed by yours truly!) and Ed's blog, The Dizzies.
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A Person of Interest
I've been happily working with Clinton Hill's own Susan Choi on the website for her wonderful new novel, A Person of Interest. The site launches today and the book, which has been receiving excellent reviews, is available now.
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Brooklyn Was Mine: 7th Avenue Reading
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Brooklyn Was Mine: Book Readings
Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn sent us a reminder of the readings this week for Brooklyn Was Mine. The book features work from Jonathan Lethem, Jennifer Egan, Robert Sullivan and Phillip Lopate and is available now. Royalties will be donated to DDDB's legal efforts.
Wednesday, January 9, 7:30 p.m.
Park Slope Barnes & Noble (267 7th Avenue at 6th Street), Brooklyn.
Featuring readings by Jennifer Egan, Susan Choi and Darin Strauss
Tuesday, January 15, 7:00 p.m.
BookCourt (163 Court Street, near Pacific Street), Brooklyn.
Featuring readings by Emily Barton, Darcey Steinke and Alexandra Styron
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