8 Upcoming Author Readings and Book Signings

For the bibliophile, there’s nothing much greater than meeting the author of a good book and picking his or her brain and learning more about the process of writing a novel.

Meet some of your favorite authors and enjoy lively discussions about plot, characters and more at these author readings, book signings and book talks.

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Biographer and art critic Deborah Solomon introduces her new book on Norman Rockwell.

1. Join biographer and art critic Deborah Solomon for a discussion of detailed book on American artist Norman Rockwell. When & Where: Thursday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m. the Roosevelt House, Hunter College

2. Not for the faint of heart, Terror of the Soul, an exhibition on Edgar Allan Poe, inspires a theater company to present readings of the poet, accompanied by a live sound score. When & Where: Friday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. at the Morgan Library & Museum

3. Sit down with creator of Jezebel.com Anna Holmes when she introduces her latest book The Book of Jezebel. When & Where: Monday, Nov. 25, 6 p.m. at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at New York University

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Two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee Robert Stone speaks about his latest book Death of the Black-Haired Girl

4. Attend an exclusive conversation with two-time Pulitzer-Prize nominee Robert Stone and a winner of the National Book Award. He returns to the literary scene with his first novel in 10 years Death of The Black-Haired Girl. When & Where: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m. at The Strand Bookstore

5. Peer into how best-selling mystery authors Michael Connelly and Martin Cruz Smith have kept readers at the edge of their seats for more than 20 years. When & Where: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m. at the New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

6. Writer-comedian David Misch offers a wide-ranging, fun-packed look at the principles and practice of comedy from its origins in pre-history to the worlds of movies, TV, prose, theater and stand-up. Misch introduces his Funny The Book. When & Where: Friday, Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. at The Cooper Union

7. Author Phyllis Lambert presents her new book Building Seagram.The presentation will be followed by a conversation with Skyscraper Museum director Carol Willis. When & Where: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m. at the Skyscraper Museum

8. Enjoy an evening of readings by contributors from The Best of McSweeney’s, a new anthology celebrating the magazine’s 15 years. When & Where: Thursday, Dec. 12, 8:15 p.m. at 92nd Street Y