James Franco, Teju Cole, & Salman Rushdie Get Booked

By Maryann Yin 

francoHere are some literary events to pencil in your calendar this week.

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Actor James Franco will sign copies of his new book, Hollywood Dreaming. Meet him on Monday, December 8th at The Strand from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (New York, NY)

Four writers will appear at the Franklin Park Reading Series’ end-of-the-year bash. Check it out on Monday, December 8th at the Franklin Park Bar & Beer Garden starting at 8 p.m. (New York, NY)

Writer Sophie Hannah has picked up where Agatha Christie left off with a new story for the character Hercule Poirot called The Monogram Murders. See her on Tuesday, December 9th at The BookMark Shoppe starting 7 p.m. (New York, NY)

Three young adult novelists will sit for the “Epic Reads” panel at Books of Wonder. Hear them on Wednesday, December 10th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (New York, NY)

Authors Teju Cole and Salman Rushdie will come together to to co-host a “Selected Shorts” event. Join in on Wednesday, December 10th at Symphony Space starting at 7:30 p.m. (New York, NY)