Next Wednesday, December 12, powerHouse Arena will be hosting author and historian Stéphane Gerson for a reading and signing of his latest book, Nostradamus: How an
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Tomorrow, December 6, Polish author Eva Stachniak will appear at Brooklyn’s Greenpoint Library to discuss her recently published historical novel, The Winter Palace: A Novel
After a brief hiatus, we are back to blogging! We will update Brooklyn Book Beat frequently to promote events at local Brooklyn bookstores, news pertaining to
Tonight, 9/19, head to BookCourt to celebrate the launch of Joyce Johnson’s new book, THE VOICE IS ALL. Decades after chronicling her relationship with Kerouac
Hampton Fancher, the original screenwriter of Blade Runner, has tried his hand at a new form of writing. His debut collection of short stories The Shape of
If you missed Andrew Kessler at powerHouse earlier this month, not to worry! The Brooklyn-based writer will be appearing at BookCourt tomorrow, August 30, to
If you’re curious about Brooklyn’s rich literary history, there’s no better source to talk to than Fort Greene resident and writer Evan Hughes. Last summer,
It’s Electric Lit night at Words by the Water! This final reading in the Words by the Water series features three of Electric Literature’s Recommended
Tomorrow, August 23, Brooklyn-based writer Paula Bomer will appear at BookCourt to celebrate the release of her new novel Nine Months. The book features Sonia,
You use the Internet every day — probably for several more hours than you’d like to admit. But do you ever think about what exactly the
If you’re struggling to combat work-related frustrations, you’ll find solace in Darcy Lockman’s new book Brooklyn Zoo. In her poignant memoir, Lockman recalls the year she
Tomorrow, August 21, head over to BookCourt at 7 pm for a chance to meet Bruce Wagner, author of new novel Dead Stars. Satirizing Hollywood and
Exciting news! Fort Greene’s Greenlight Bookstore has collaborated with the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) to co-curate Unbound, a new fall literary series. The readings
If you missed Robert Anasi at WORD Bookstore last night, not to worry: you have another chance to meet him in Brooklyn! Anasi will appear
Writer and music-lover Rick Moody has lived in Brooklyn for the past two decades. He reveals to us his multi-faceted passion for writing and why On
Tomorrow, August 14, stop by Greenlight Bookstore at 7:30 for a chance to meet Richard Morais, author of Buddhaland Brooklyn. In his new novel, Morais
Tomorrow, August 14, at 7pm, debut novelist Dan Krokos will appear at BookCourt in Cobble Hill. Join the twenty-six-year-old author in celebrating the launch of False
Tomorrow, August 11, celebrate the opening of HUMAN RELATIONS, a new bookstore in Bushwick! HUMAN RELATIONS stems from a joint venture with Book Thug Nation,
Need something to look forward to after the weekend’s over? On Monday at 7pm, join WORD Bookstore and the Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn
Remember when you could live in Williamsburg for just $300 per month? ..or when you needed friends to accompany you on Bedford Ave? It’s hard