Books
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DOORMAT NO. 1 Gigi Grazer reads from her new novel “The Starter Wife” (Simon & Schuster), about the dumped first wife of a Hollywood executive. Mrs. Grazer is married to film producer Brian Grazer. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street, 212-595-6859, free.
LOVERBOY Canadian writer Susan Swan reads from her mystery novel “What Casanova Told Me” (Bloomsbury), about an investigation into a romance between Casanova and a young Puritan relative of John Adams. A parallel story set in the present day follows a descendent of Adams as she traces a similar path through Europe. Tonight, 7 p.m., McNally Robinson Booksellers, 50 Prince St. at Mulberry Street, 212-274-1160, free.
ALONE BUT NOT LONELY The author of “Quirkyalone: A Manifesto for Uncompromising Romantics” (HarperSan-Francisco), Sasha Cagen,reads from her celebration of singleness. She’ll also discuss the network of clubs and adult summer camps the book spawned. The event takes place at Bluestockings Bookstore, which has recently reopened after a renovation and expansion. Tonight, 7 p.m., Bluestockings Bookstore, 172 Allen St., between Stanton and Rivington streets, free.
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