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FAMILY MATTERS Kathryn Harrison reads from her latest novel, “Envy” (Random House), about a middle-aged psychoanalyst. Like Ms. Harrison’s memoirs, the book touches on themes of family and sexuality. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Astor Place, 4 Astor Place at Broadway, 212-420-1322, free.
BY DESIGN Jake Morrissey reads from his book “The Genius in the Design: Bernini, Borromini, and the Rivalry That Transformed Rome” (HarperCollins) and Adriana Trigiani presents her novel “Rococo” (Random House). Actor Mario Cantone, who recorded the audio book of “Rococo,” joins the design duo. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Union Square, 33 E. 17th St. at Broadway, 212-253-0810, free.
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