Literary Events This Week: Marie Kondo and Michael Ian Black

By Maryann Yin 

Spark Joy Cover (GalleyCat)Here are some literary events to pencil in your calendar this week.

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Marie Kondo, the author behind Spark Joy, will give a talk on how to “Konmari Your Life.” Hear her on Thursday, Jan. 21 at The Japan Society starting 6:30 p.m. (New York, N.Y.)

Comedian Michael Ian Black and journalist Julia Turner come together to discuss Black’s new book Navel Gazing. Join in on Thursday, Jan. 21 at The Strand starting at 7 p.m. (New York, N.Y.)

Two authors, Anica Mrose Rissi and Micol Ostow, will headline a Circus-Parade Storytime Extravaganza at McNally Jackson. Meet them on Saturday, Jan. 23 starting 11:30 a.m. (New York, N.Y.)