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686 Fulton Street
(at South Portland)
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 246-0200
greenlightbookstore.com Hours: 10 AM - 10 PM
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Dear Friends and Fans of Greenlight, We love what late spring has to offer: the annual One Story Debutantes reading, farmer's market cooking with Kate Payne, our June FEC selection by Smith Henderson, a spring Educators Night, and conversations with beloved locals like Julia Fierro, Miranda Beverly-Whittemore & George Prochnik and international names like Colum McCann and Khaled Hosseini. Check out the descriptions below for details. Note that Khaled Hosseini's launch at St. Joseph's college is a ticketed event (ticket includes the book and costs less than the cover price!) All other events are free and open to the public as usual.
As always, you can check our events calendar for updated information, and RSVP for events on our Facebook page. We hope to see you in the bookstore and in the neighborhood! Best,
Greenlight Bookstore
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All Greenlight Bookstore events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. RSVPs via Facebook are appreciated to give us a sense of what to expect, but seating is first come, first served (except for ticketed events). Click here for directions to the bookstore. Directions to offsite event locations are provided with each event.
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TONIGHT!
Monday, May 19, 7:30
Colum McCann presents TransAtlantic
In conversation with Phil Klay
*Special pre-publication paperback launch*
International bestselling author Colum McCann has been honored with the National Book Award, the International Dublin Impac Prize, and an Oscar nomination, among other awards. Greenlight is proud to welcome him to the store for the paperback launch of his highly acclaimed novel, TransAtlantic, which he'll discuss with his former student Phil Klay, author of the story collection RedeploymentRead MoreRSVP/Join this event on Facebook |
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Wednesday, May 21, 7:30 PM
Julia Fierro presents Cutting Teeth
Miranda Beverly-Whittemore presents Bittersweet
In conversation with Cary Barbor
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Thursday, May 22, 7:30 PM
George Prochnik presents The Impossible Exile: Stefan Zweig at the End of the World
In conversation with Eric Banks
In The Impossible Exile, distinguished author and Greenlight neighbor George Prochnik offers social, psychological, cultural, and political context for Stefan Zweig's work and life. Prochnik talks about his book and Zweig's work with Eric Banks, director of the New York Institute for the Humanities at NYU .
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Friday, May 23, 7:30 PM
An Evening with the One Story Literary Debutantes!
Hosted by Hannah Tinti
*Reception to follow*
 One Story Magazine's annual Literary Debutante Ball honors One Story authors who have published their first books in the past year. Following the ball, this year's Debutantes ( James Scott, Rachel Cantor, Celeste Ng, Amelia Kahaney, Ben Stroud, Molly Antopol and David James Poissant) visit Greenlight to read from their debut books. |
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Thursday, May 29, 7:30 PM
Kate Payne presents The Hip Girl's Guide to the Kitchen
*Cooking demonstration and book signing*
The Hip Girl's Guide to the Kitchen is for those who dream of impressing their friends with a Pinterest-worthy dinner party, but lack the know-how. It's brimming with helpful tips, all with budget in mind, and reveals both the health and environmental benefits of cooking with fresh, whole ingredients. This evening, Kate will use produce from the Fort Greene Farmers Market for a demonstration of the best way to slice veggies, as well as creating some fermented pickles!
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Monday, June 2, 7:30 PM
Smith Henderson presents Fourth of July Creek
In conversation with Bill Cheng
*A Greenlight Bookstore First Editions Club selection*
Smith Henderson's debut novel Fourth of July Creek has received expansive praise
from fellow authors, and has been selected as Greenlight Bookstore's First Editions Club selection for June. Tonight, Henderson talks about his book with Bill Cheng, author of the acclaimed novel Southern Cross the Dog. Read MoreRSVP/Join this event on Facebook |
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Thursday, June 5, 7:30 PM
Educators Night: Focus on Diversity
Featuring Michele Stephenson and Joe Brewster, authors of Promises Kept: Raising Black Boys to Succeed in School and in Life
*Refreshments and giveaways*
RSVP required
This bi-annual event for educators, including teachers, librarians, and administrators, is your chance to hear from publishers about new books, meet authors with books relevant to your classroom, and learn about Greenlight's partnership opportunities for your schools. Tonight's authors will lead a discussion on race issues for educators, following a title presentation from publisher sales reps with a focus on racial diversity in titles, characters, and topics. Educators get a special 20% discount on all books, tonight only!
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Friday, June 6, 7:30 PM
Offsite Event: St. Joseph's College
Khaled Hosseini presents And the Mountains Echoed (paperback launch)
In conversation with Anand Giridharadas
Tickets: $15 (includes a copy of And the Mountains Echoed)
Brooklyn Voices is proud to host Khaled Hosseini for his first-ever Brooklyn event, to launch the paperback edition of his newest novel And The Mountains Echoed. A multigenerational novel which follows its characters and their choices and loves around the globe, And The Mountains Echoed explores the many ways in which families love, wound, honor, betray, and sacrifice for one another. Hosseini discusses his work with New York Times columnist and author Anand Giridharadas.
St. Joseph's College is located at 245 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.
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Kids Events at Greenlight
Friday Singalong! (for babies and toddlers) 2:30 PM Every Friday Join us in the kids section for 40 minutes of great songs and stories for the littlest book lovers, led by Greenlight bookseller Jarrod and his trusty guitar. Saturday Story Time (for kids ages 3 to 8) 11:00 AM Every Saturday Saturday Story Time is geared toward kids ages 3 to 8 and their families. Authors and illustrators of picture books visit us on Saturdays to read from their new books. There are always great stories and sometimes activities and crafts! May 24: Steve Light presents Have You Seen My Dragon?
May 31: Jesse Levison presents U is for Underwear June 7: George O'Connor presents If I Had a Raptor Sunday Story Time (for babies and toddlers)
11:00 AM Every Sunday On Sundays, wonderful singer/songwriters take turns keeping babies and toddlers under 3 entertained with songs, stories, and interactive performance.
June 8: Preschool of Rock
Summer Series: FAB Fridays!
One Friday each month from April to September, Greenlight partners with Lunitas cafe, and joins merchants and artists from throughout Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, for a FAB Friday celebration in the neighborhood's outdoor plazas! See below for the next scheduled FAB Friday.
Friday, June 13:
4:00 PM: FAB Friday fun: photo booth with Beekle!
Check our events calendar for a complete list of upcoming Story Time authors and performers.
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