Burned out on election talk, yet unsuccessful distracting yourself from it? I’ve finally given up. If you, too, are ready to embrace the inevitable, come out to Maxx Klaxon’s (some say he bears an uncanny resemblance to your friend and mine, Maximus Clarke) Authoritarian Idol extravaganza tomorrow (Wednesday) night at Monkeytown. It may be the only time you get to . . .
The Smart Set is a weekly feature, compiled and posted by Lauren Cerand, that usually appears Mondays at 12:30 pm, and highlights the best of the week to come. Special favor is given to New York’s independent booksellers and venues, and low-cost and free events. Please send details to Ms. Cerand at lauren [at] maudnewton.com by the Thursday prior to . . .
Books fall from the shelves & organ music is heard at night — and other reports of library hauntings. (Via.)
NPR is running an audio serialization of Toni Morrison reading from her new novel, A Mercy. Installments each day thru Thurs.
Mark transcribes highlights from a Marilynne Robinson interview — and posts a brief video of the author reading.