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HOLIDAY TRAUMA
Contributors to the anthology “The Worst Noel: Hellish Holiday Tales” (HarperCollins) read from their stories of horrible holidays. Participating readers include Cynthia Kaplan, John Marchese, Valerie Frankell, and Mike Albo.A signing follows. Tonight, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Strand Bookstore, 828 Broadway at 12th Street, 212-473-1452, free.
THREE BY BOGOSIAN
Playwright and actor Eric Bogosian reads from and discusses “Humpty Dumpty and Other Plays” (Theatre Communications Group), a new collection of three of his recent stage works: “Humpty Dumpty,” “Griller,” and “Red Angel.” Tonight, 6:30 p.m., Coliseum Books, 11 W. 42nd St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-803-5890, free.
SCIENCE OF CRIME
A German forensic scientist, Mark Benecke,discusses his book “Murderous Methods: Using Forensic Science To Solve Lethal Crimes” (Columbia University Press), which recounts investigations into some gruesome and infamous crimes. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Astor Place, 4 Astor Place at Broadway, 212-420-1322, free.
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