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It\u2019s a big week for friends of The Paris Review<\/em>, one\u00a0full of readings, parties, and performances <\/em>that\u00a0we thought you, our dear readers, might like to attend:<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 7:<\/strong> FUNraiser for J&L BOOKS<\/p>\n

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Leanne Shapton and Jason Fulford will host a fundraiser for their imprint, J&L books, which dedicates itself to publishing well-designed books of previously unpublished or rarely seen work by contemporary artists. A $10 ticket will get you a letterpressed Mother\u2019s Day card and a raffle ticket, as well as access to a sale of vintage clothes, and original art by J&L artists. Later that evening, J&L will celebrate the launch of Another Ventriloquist<\/em><\/a> by Adam Gilders. Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Monday, May 9:<\/strong> David Bezmozgis and Francine Prose<\/p>\n

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The New York Public Library\u2019s Cullman Center will host a conversation between David Bezmozgis and Francine Prose, who are the authors of The Free World<\/em> and My New American Life<\/em>, respectively. Tickets are free but must be reserved. Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Tuesday, May 10:<\/strong> Geoff Dyer Talks with Lorin Stein<\/p>\n

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At Greenlight Books, Geoff Dyer and Lorin Stein will discuss Dyer\u2019s latest book, a collection of essays called\u00a0Otherwise Known as the Human Condition<\/em> at Greenlight Books. Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Wednesday, May 11:<\/strong> Pop-Up Magazine + ESPN Magazine<\/p>\n

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What happens when you make a magazine for just one night? Nothing is published, nothing goes online\u2014it\u2019s a live magazine. Join contributors to The New Yorker<\/em>, This American Life<\/em>, The New York Times Magazine<\/em>, Harper\u2019s Magazine<\/em>, and others as they share stories, films, interviews, photography, and much more live on stage. Tickets are $25, click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

And keep up by checking out our\u00a0events\u00a0calendar<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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