Tuesday, May 27, 7:00pm
Strand (828 Broadway at 12th St.)
Walter Mosley & Mike Farrell in Conversation

Walter Mosley and TV star Mike Farrell (“M*A*S*H,” “Desperate Housewives”)discuss literature, human rights, American politics, the upcoming election, and their new books, The Tempest Tales and Just Call Me Mike: A Journey to Actor and Activist(guesswhichperson wrote which). The discussion is moderated by Michael Ratner,, and the event is presented by The Nation, The Center for Constitutional Rights and Akashic Books.

Thursday, May 29, 7:00pm
Housing Works Used Bookstore & Café (126 Crosby Street)
Opium Magazine’s Literary Deathmatch

Bob Powers (You Are a Miserable Excuse for a Hero), Garth Risk Hallberg (representing Canteen Magazine), Aaron Garretson (representing Opium), and a Smith Magazine representative will compete for bookish domination at Housing Works Thursday. The readings are judged by Ben Greenman (New Yorker), Joel Dovev (SF’s Killing My Lobster), and The Bumby’s (A Fair and Honest Appraisal of Your Appearance). That’s a whole lot of hotness per capita, if you ask me. $10 gains you entry and a free copy of the latest Opium Magazine at this night of literary bloodsport