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NORTHERN KAYAK Kim Heacox discusses and signs his book “The Only Kayak” (Lyons Press), an account of his journey kayaking through Alaska, which he calls “the Africa of America.” Tonight, 7 p.m., the Half King, 505 W. 23rd St. at Tenth Avenue, 212-462-4300, free.
AVIAN ATLAS Canadian writer Graeme Gibson discusses and signs his new book, “The Bedside Book of Birds” (Nan A. Talese), an illustrated compendium of all things avian. The book features poems, folk tales, illustrations, and excerpts from the work of naturalists and other bird lovers. Mr. Gibson is married to the writer Margaret Atwood. Tonight, 7 p.m., McNally Robinson Booksellers, 50 Prince St. at Mulberry Street, 212-274-1160, free.
PROSE ON CARAVAGGIO Francine Prose reads from, discusses, and signs her new biography, “Caravaggio: Painter of Miracles” (HarperCollins), which explores the artist’s short life and important work. Tomorrow, 6:30-8 p.m., Strand Bookstore, 828 Broadway at 12th Street, 212-473-1452, free.
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