“Word for Word” Wednesday Author Events at Bryant Park

May 5, 2014

All programming is subject to change

The events are FREE and open to the public

Wednesday, May 21, 2014
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Emily Giffin, The One & Only: A Novel
In conversation with Jane Green, Tempting Fate
The best-selling author of Something Borrowed and Where We Belong presents another exceptional story on love, loyalty, and finding truth.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Eddie Shapiro, Nothing Like a Dame: Conversations with the Great Women of Musical Theater
With special guest appearances by Broadway leading ladies
The theater journalist leads a conversation with Broadway stars in honor of his recent book, which is filled with candid interviews with twenty leading ladies of The Great White Way.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Herman Koch, Summer House with Swimming Pool: A Novel
In conversation with Ron Hogan from Beatrice.com
The New York Times best-selling author of The Dinner puts new meaning into summer reading with another psychological thriller you can’t put down.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Real Characters
Andy Ross and his crew of NY’s funniest and best storytellers bring it uptown to a special performance sure to make you lol. This monthly storytelling/reading series combines some of New York’s best storytellers, humor writers, memoirists, and character performers. Some of it’s true; some of it feels more than true; and, most of it is funny. Past performers have appeared on The Moth, This American Life, 30 Rock, and Saturday Night Live. Past writers have contributed to The New Yorker, The Onion, The Simpsons, and The Colbert Report.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Jenny Mollen, I Like You Just the Way I Am: Stories About Me and Some Other PeopleThe actress and Twitter star discusses her brand new hysterical memoir. Mollen is writer who tells it like it is, and refuses to acknowledge boundaries of any kind.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (note: earlier end time)
Jean Kwok, Mambo in Chinatown
In conversation with Julia Fierro, Cutting Teeth
The best-selling author of Girl in Translation talks about her new novel–a story of a young woman’s balancing-act between her family in Chinatown and a new found passion, ballroom dancing.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Emma Straub, The Vacationers
The author of Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures is back with an irresistible, deftly observed novel about the secrets, joys, and jealousies that rise to the surface over the course of an American family’s two-week stay in Mallorc.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Thillerfest: FaceOff event
Moderated by Steve Berry, The Lincoln Myth: A Novel
Lee Child, Never Go Back: A Jack Reacher Novel
Linda Fairstein, Terminal City
Lisa Gardner, Fear Nothing: A Detective D.D. Warren Novel
John Lescroat, The Keeper: A Novel
For the first time ever, the world’s greatest thriller characters meet head-to head in 11 electrifying stories – a bona fide FaceOff. Meet a stellar group of these authors as they discuss their beloved characters and coming together to write this one-of-a-kind anthology.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Debut Novelists
Moderated by Julia Fierro, Founder of Sackett Street Writers’ Workshop and author of Cutting Teeth
Mira Jacob, The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing
Courtney Maum, I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You
Ted Thompson, The Land of Steady Habits
Tiphanie Yanique, Land of Love and Drowning
Anecdotes and advice on how to write and publish a first-time novel from a diverse group of terrific writers.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith, Jay & Silent Bob’s Blueprints for Destroying Everything
The Dynamic duo from Clerks make a rare appearance in honor of their new book, an illustrated collection of how to wreak havoc wherever you go.
Please note: Kevin Smith will pre-sign books before the event that can be purchased on-site. Jason Mewes will sign books following the talk/Q&A. He will be happy to take photos with people who buy the book. No memorabilia will be signed at this event.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Celebrate 75 years of Batman in Bryant Park
With Scott Snyder, author of the first five volumes of Batman: The New 52
In conversation with John Cunningham, VP Marketing at DC Entertainment
From the iconic Bat-Family to the heroes and super-villains we all know and love, a 75th birthday salute to Batman with one of comics’ best young writers.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Taste Talk with April Bloomfield, A Girl and Her Pig: Recipes and Stories
Moderated by Daniel Steadman, Founder & Owner of Northside
The Spotted Pig-founder, renowned chef and cookbook author comes to the park for a special lunchtime edition of Taste Talks, a 2-day event in Brooklyn that showcases the culinary cutting edge for a food-obsessed generation through symposiums, workshops and discussions with top chefs and experts who come together to observe and discuss the latest trends in food and drink.