Commentary — June 10, 2010, 11:40 am

Reminder: Tonight in New York City: Death—a Harper’s Magazine reading

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Our readers in New York City are cordially invited to attend a new installment in the Harper’s Magazine reading series, focused, in celebration of Spring, upon the theme of Death.

Harper’s Magazine Contributors Joseph O’Neill, Elif Batuman, and Diane Williams will read from their work. Additional selections will be read by the staff.

All are welcome. Attendance is free, and the proceeds from any of the beverages or food you purchase will help Housing Works in its mission to fight AIDS and homelessness.

Harper’s Magazine Presents Death:
A Literary Celebration of the Bitter End
Thursday, June 10 at 7:00PM
Housing Works Bookstore Café
126 Crosby Street, New York City

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