With the holidays behind us, it's time to ramp up our events programming for the New Year. We're thrilled with the lineup of authors and other creators slated to appear at Greenlight this month; read on for a bit about what's coming up, and visit our
Facebook events page for more info or to RSVP. See you in the bookstore!
Monday, January 11, 7:30 PM
Katharine Weber reads & discusses True Confections with Levi Asher of Litkicks
Introduction by Ron Hogan of BeatriceThe second installment of our Blogger/Author Pairings series, in which a noted literary blogger hosts a book or author that they are passionate about. Katharine has hinted that there will be free candy at this event; don't miss this sweet combination!
RSVP on FacebookThursday, January 21, 7:30 PM
Steamboat: A Literary Humor Series
Featuring Josh Lieb, Tami Sagher, and Gabe Liedman
Hosted by Bob Powers, Jason Reich & Scott JacobsonOn the third Thursday of every month, join Bob Powers (author of
Happy Cruelty Day) and Jason Reich (former writer for
The Daily Show) as they welcome the city's best humor writers for a night of wine-addled text-based hilarity. This kickoff event features a
Daily Show producer, a writer for 30 Rock, a middle-school evil genius, and more!
RSVP on FacebookSaturday, January 23, 3:00 PM
Nick Flynn signs The Ticking Is 
The BombNick Flynn is the author of Another Bullshit Night in Suck City, and he signs his new work of nonfiction this Saturday afternoon at Greenlight.
Please note: this is a signing only and not a reading event.RSVP on Facebook
Tuesday, January 26, 7:30 PM
Piecebook Reloaded: Rare Graffiti Drawings, 1985-2005
Slide show and conversation with authors Sacha Jenkins and David Villorente and contributing artists TBAPiecebook Reloaded is a tribute to the work of New York City's graffiti community in its most private form: the sketches and drawings that fill hundreds of "piecebooks" circulated among some of the greatest artists in the community. Sacha and David, are longtime Brooklynites and will host a talk and signing with some of the contributors.
RSVP on FacebookFriday, January 29, 7:30 PMJoshua Ferris reads from The Unnamed
Former Brooklynite Joshua Ferris (author of
Then We Came To the End) has a riveting new novel in
The Unnamed. The book is number 1 on the
Indie Next List and a staff favorite, and we're delighted to be able to host Josh in his former hometown!
RSVP on FacebookStory Time in JanuaryKids and parents can join us every Saturday at 10:30 AM for a Story Time reading from a rotating cast of storytellers. We have some great authors reading at Greenlight in January! We've included the highlights here; for more information, subscribe to our "Kids at Greenlight" mailing list using the button below.
Saturday, January 9, 10:30 AM Michele McSween reads Gordon and Li LiGreenlight Bookstore is proud to host Mandarin classes from local language school
Lango, in the store on Wednesdays beginning January 13! To kick things off, local author Michele McSween shares her lovable pandas Gordon and Li Li, in a book designed to teach Mandarin words to the littlest learners.
Saturday, January 16, 10:30 AM
Colin Bootman reads The Steel Pan Man of HarlemAward-winning local author and illustrator Colin Bootman was born in Trinidad, a heritage which he credits with leaving an indelible mark on his creative expression. Join Colin as he reads from his newest picture book, The Steel Pan Man of Harlem, a retelling of "The Pied Piper of Hamlin" that's infused with the intoxicating rhythm of steel drums and set among the streetscapes of Harlem.
All events at Greenlight Bookstore are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. RSVPs are appreciated to give us a sense of what to expect, but seating is first come, first served. Closest subways are the C to Lafayette, G to Fulton, or any train to Atlantic/Pacific;click here for a map.
Local writer, filmmaker, photographer and musician Antonino D'Ambrosio first chronicled the intersection of popular music and social movements with his book Let Fury Have the Hour: The Punk Politics of Joe Strummer. His new book A Heartbeat and a Guitar tells of the collaboration of iconoclast Johnny Cash and little known folk artist Peter LaFarge, the album they created, Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian, and the personal, political and cultural struggles that informed the album. The book has been praised by Jim Jarmusch, Chuck D, and the late Howard Zinn. D'Ambrosio will tell the story of Bitter Tears this evening with words and music, along with friends and fellow musicians Anthony Roman & David Milone of Radio 4 and Anthony Rizzo. The performance will be followed by a discussion/q&a.
Tonight's event is a free panel discussion with four creators who explore the bittersweet nature of romantic love. Join us while musician/singer-songwriter 
Esther Smith creates handmade books and letterpressed ephemera the old-fashioned way with her husband Dikko Faust at Tribeca studio 
Our monthly Blogger/Author Pairings series features a noted literary blogger hosting a book or author that they are passionate about. Amanda ReCupido's blog 
On the third Thursday of every month, join hosts Bob Powers (author of 
Williamsburg resident Lousia Shafia has worked at pioneering vegan and raw food restaurants, and founded her catering company 
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