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TEXAS HOLD ‘EM Running with the platform, “How hard can it be?, “Texas gubernatorial candidate and outrageous entertainer Kinky Friedman signs copies and answers questions about his latest book, “Texas Hold’em: How I Was Born in a Manger, Died in the Saddle, and Came Back as a Horny Toad”(St.Martin’s Press). Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 675 Sixth Ave. at 21st Street, 212-727-1227, free.
THE UNINSURED Physician Rushika Fernandopulle reads from, discusses, and signs his new book, “Uninsured in America” (University of California Press), a look at why millions of Americans have no health insurance. Tonight, 6:30 p.m., Coliseum Books, 11 W. 42nd St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-803-5890, free.
ON THE TRAIL OF CRIMINALS A former District Attorney, Lisa Scottoline, discusses and signs her new book, “Devil’s Corner” (HarperCollins). Like the rest of her novels, Ms. Scottoline’s latest is set in Philadelphia. Tomorrow, 6 p.m., New York City Police Museum, 100 Old Slip, 212-480-3100, $10, free for members, reservations suggested.
CORDUROY CHILD David Sedaris recalls his upbringing as he reads from his latest collection of essays, “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim” (Little, Brown).Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., Strand Bookstore, 828 Broadway at 12th Street, 212-473-1452, free.
TEENAGE TRAUMA Heather Gray and Samantha Phillips discuss their book, “Real Girl/Real World: A Guide to Finding Your True Self” (Seal Press), which delves into issues facing adolescent girls. Tonight, 7 p.m., Bluestockings Bookstore, 172 Allen St. at Stanton Street, 212-777-6028, free.
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