Called “urgently necessary” by Karen Russell and “A writer of our times” by Colum McCann, Phil Klay’s short story collection about the soldiers’ experiences both in and out of war is bound to rivet and shock. Klay, an Iraq veteran and Hunter grad, will be joined in conversation by novelist Patrick McGrath.

Based on her TED talk about visual-based learning, ShaoLan’s groundbreaking book includes techniques for easily reading and writing Chinese.

Co-edited by Jacobin magazine, this series highlights engaged young activists and thinkers with timely polemics on current events and issues. Bhaskar Sunkara of Jacobin will moderate a discussion with Gira Grant, Kunkel, and Uetricht.

Dr. Tucker discusses American cases of young children who report memories of previous lives in the follow-up to his popular book Life Before Life. Writer Sharon Guskin will read fiction selections exploring similar themes.

Developer Trays presents its viewers with a rare glimpse into the darkroom experiences of many of the world’s leading photographers. Cyr set out to photograph the actual developer trays of many of the world’s most renowned photographers including Ansel Adams, Bruce Davidson, Sylvia Plachy, and more.

This all-star panel will discuss the first English-language edition of Pushkin Hills and the other renowned works of Sergei Dovlatov.

Two sisters – one from Generation X, the other from Generation Y – compare their lives through the lens of TV, music, technology, and pop culture.

Northern Grade is a menswear pop-up market where the consumer comes to find original brands from the USA. These brands manufacture where they design. In today’s fashion marketplace, there is a growing trend toward quality over quantity. The savvy American male wants to buy an item he knows will last, and he attends this market to meet the makers of that item.

A Saveur co-founder and James Beard award-winner, Colman Andrews pens this love letter to the restaurants, chefs, and restaurateurs. A night for thinking about how we eat, talk, and think about food. Food writer Ruth Reichl joins Andrews in conversation.

A conservationist relives his adventures through uncharted tributaries of the Western Amazon in this extraordinary memoir. Rosolie will be joined in conversation by his editor Michael Signorelli.

A follow-up to her acclaimed collection, People Are Unappealing, the hilarious essayist and stand-up comic, and former Moth host, addresses the perils of dating, the indignities of female hair loss, and life’s various mortifications in her latest collection.

One of America’s greatest minds showcases her charm, vision, and intellectual breadth in her book of eclectic essays. The program will be emceed by Amanda Stern of the Happy Ending Reading Series.

Got a question for Lynne? Send a tweet with the hashtag #WWLTD (What Would Lynne Tillman Do?) to @red_lemonade, @glossitis (Lynne Tillman), or @POWERHOUSEArena and Lynne will answer a selection of those questions live. We’ll also be raffling off items, including a copy of the Jim Hodges’ artists edition of Lynne’s story collection Someday This Will Be Funny.

Wolitzer’s New York Times bestselling novel examines the roles that art, money, and envy play in the friendships of six characters. Fellow novelist Susan Choi joins Wolitzer in conversation.

The Brooklyn-based kitchen vet – who’s worked at Daniel, Le Bernardin, and more – offers an unflinching look at the life of a cook.

The musician, hairdresser, and filmmaker recalls her journey from her childhood in Syria to her adventures in NYC. Elizabeth Gilbert joins Elias in conversation.

Glass revisits characters from her National Book Award-winning classic Three Junes in this richly detailed novel about the quest for an unknown father. Novelist Joshua Henkin joins Glass in conversation.

America’s most essential investigative journalist focuses on income inequality in his most important book yet. Artist Molly Crabapple joins Taibbi in conversation.