Programs
Eat, Drink & Be Literary 2016
Presented in partnership with the National Book Foundation
Raise a glass and share a meal with today’s most renowned authors in this unique series of literary evenings at BAMcafé. Each event begins with a dinner featuring a seasonal menu devised by Great Performances with James Beard and local Brooklyn chefs — plus dessert, wine, and live music. Then the evening’s featured author reads from his or her work and discusses the creative process. Guests are encouraged to ask questions and have their book signed at the conclusion of the evening.
The Jamaican-born novelist and 2015 Man Booker Prize winner discusses his work.
The celebrated poet and author of Chelsea Girls discusses her work.
The longtime New York Review of Books critic discusses his recently released novel and varied career.
The London-born novelist and author of White Teeth and NW discusses her creative process.
The Chinese-American author of A Thousand Years of Good Prayers discusses her work.
The Norwegian author of My Struggle discusses his work with Deborah Treisman.
The renowned photographer discusses her recent memoir and family history, Hold Still.
The literary agent and bestselling memoirist discusses his new novel.