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AND THE WINNER IS …The Writing Program of the New School will host the National Book Critics Circle Annual Awards. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony followed by a reception. This year’s nominees include E.L. Doctorow, Mary Gaitskill, and William Vollmann. Friday, 6 p.m., the New School, Tishman Auditorium, 66 W. 12th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-229-5353, free ceremony, $40 reception.
WELSH RARITY In conjunction with Wales Week in New York, Welsh writers Lloyd Robson, the author of “Cardiff Cut” (Parthian), and Rachel Trezise, author of “Fresh Apples” (Parthian), read from their work. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble Greenwich Village, 396 Sixth Ave. at 8th Street, 212-674-8780, free.
HOT STUFF Jane Isenberg reads from and signs her mystery novel, “Hot Wired” (HarperCollins), about a student who turns up dead after posting an angry screed about a professor online. Saturday, 1 p.m., Black Orchid Books, 303 E. 81st St., between First and Second avenues, 212-734-5980, free.
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