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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. Tonight, 6:30-8 p.m., Strand Bookstore, 828 Broadway at 12th Street, 212-473-1452, free.
SCHOOL DAYS Frank McCourt reads from and signs his new book, “Teacher Man” (Scribner), a memoir of his 30 years as a teacher in New York City public schools. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Union Square, 33 E. 17th St. at Broadway, 212-253-0810, free.
FAMILY TIES Vikram Seth reads from and signs his new book,”Two Lives” (Harper-Collins), about the complicated lives of his Indian uncle and German-Jewish aunt. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Upper West Side, 2289 Broadway at 82nd Street 212-362-8835 free.
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