Books
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PRINCESS DIARIES
Flora Fraser reads from and discusses her new nonfiction book “Princesses: The Six Daughters of George III” (Knopf). In it, she investigates the stifled lives of “Mad” King George’s children. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble Upper West Side, 2289 Broadway at 82nd Street, 212-362-8835, free.
NIGHT VISIONS
James Salter reads from “Last Night” (Knopf), his new collection of short stories. Tonight, 7 p.m., 192 Books, 192 Tenth Ave. at 21st Street, 212-255-4022, free, reservations suggested.
METS MEETING
Art Shamsky signs his memoir “The Magnificent Seasons” (St. Martin’s Press), about his experience playing baseball for the Mets during their 1969 “miracle” season. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Staten Island, 2245 Richmond Ave., between Nome and Travis avenues, Staten Island, 718-982-6983, free.
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