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Upcoming Events For Flatbush In New York

Flatbush, NYC

Marianna Baer & Melissa Albert - In conversation with Melissa Albert

Greenlight presents Marianna Baer and Melissa Albert in an evening of incredible storytelling! This special event hosted by Greenlight highlights the powerful imagination of local author Marianna Baer (The Inconceivable Life of Quinn).

In this "rich and lucid and gripping" young adult dark fantasy, Indigo discovers a series of paintings made by her mother which could possibly solve their financial troubles. Unfortunately, her mother refuses to revive the series, so Indigo chooses to secretly take up the brush herself—and soon finds herself getting lost in the dangerous world within the paintings.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be enchanted as Marianna discusses The Inconceivable Life of Quinn and Melissa Albert (The Hazel Wood) shares her latest children's fantasy novel! Get your tickets now for Live on Flatbush Ave.: Marianna Baer & Melissa Albert today! The event date is Wed Mar 29, 2023.

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Emmanuel Iduma presents I am Still With You: A Reckoning with Silence, Inheritance, and History

Head to Flatbush in New York for a unique evening with Emmanuel Iduma and Margo Jefferson. Iduma is a renowned literary stylist and art critic, and shares his own story of returning to Nigeria after living in New York for many years, in an effort to uncover the truth surrounding his missing uncle who disappeared in the Nigerian Civil War.

His memoir "I Am Still With You" is both an intimate and epic story that brings together elements of memoir, national history, and political reckoning - making it a true must-see event! Margo Jefferson joins Iduma on stage for readings and Q&A, so don't miss out on this special night at Greenlight Bookstore - you'll learn something new from these two incredible authors. Events on Wed Mar 1, 2023.

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Nicole Perlroth presents This is How They Tell Me the World Ends

Flatbush, NY residents are in for a treat as Nicole Perlroth comes to Greenlight to present her paperback release of This is How They Tell Me the World Ends. A thrilling book filled with spies, hackers, and arms dealers, this is an incredible feat of journalistic reporting.

Nicole has based the book on years of interviews and research, ultimately lifting the veil off the serious cyberattacks impacting us all if we don't work towards decelerating their global parade. Joining her on stage will be a special guest sure to make this even more insightful and captivating! Don't miss out on this exciting event on Tue Feb 14, 2023 - get your tickets now!

Monthly Movie Night

On Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, come and join and kick off the new tradition of Monthly Movie Night live on Flatbush Ave! This unique event will feature classic books that have withstood the test of time, alongside their modern film counterparts which can equally hold their own. Whether you decide to read the book before you watch the movie or vice versa - it's entirely up to you!

So start your month right by getting a real cultural experience that combines both the entertainment of a great movie night with knowledge from classic literature. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Mark your calendars - Monthly Movie Night live on Flatbush Ave starts in February 2023!

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