Tim O’ Brien, James Patterson, & Vanessa Hidary Get Booked

By Maryann Yin 

Here are some literary events to pencil in your calendar. To get your event posted on our calendar, visit our Facebook Your Literary Event page. Please post your event at least one week prior to its date.

The next installment of the Franklin Park Reading Series will feature five writers. Check it out on Monday, April 8th at the Franklin Park Bar & Beer Garden starting 8:00 p.m. (Brooklyn, NY)

Award-winning author Tim O’ Brien will deliver a lecture and sign copies of his hit book, The Things They Carried. See him on Tuesday, April 9th at the Coral Gables Congregational Church starting 7:30 p.m. (Miami, FL)

Writers Peter de Jongeand and James Patterson will headline a conversation event that is free and open to the public. Hear them on Tuesday, April 9th at the Chapman Conference Center (located on the Wolfson campus of Miami Dade College) starting 7:30 p.m. (Miami, FL)

Three female writers will appear at the next session of the Pen Parentis Literary Salon. Join in on Tuesday, April 9th at Andaz Wall Street from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (New York, NY)

The “Belief + Doubt” Poetry Showcase will feature pieces inspired by the Barbara Kruger art exhibition at the Hirshhorn Museum. Check it out on Friday, April 12th from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Washington, D.C.)

Dave Thompson will be signing copies of his new book, Doctor Who FAQ, at Captain Blue Hen Comics. See him on Saturday, April 13th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Newark, DE)

Writer Vanessa Hidary will headline a workshop event. Join in on Sunday, April 14th at the Florida Center the the Literary Arts from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Miami, FL)