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DARK DUBLIN Jim Fusilli, Jason Starr, Peter Spiegelman, and Reed Farrell Coleman read from their contributions to the anthology “Dublin Noir: The Celtic Tiger vs. the Ugly American” (Akashic), a collection of noir mysteries set in Dublin. Tonight, 6:30 p.m., Coliseum Books, 11 W. 42nd St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-803-5890, free.
TEXAS WIND Gail Caldwell reads from her memoir, “A Strong West Wind” (Random House), which focuses on her Texas upbringing. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street, 212-595-6859, free.
JUNIOR THESIS Macaulay Culkin – yes, that Macaulay Culkin – signs his novel “Junior” (Miramax), a patchwork of poems, comics, letters, lists, and notes to self. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Union Square, 33 E. 17th St. at Broadway, 212-253-0810, free.
BILL FROM DAD Los Angeles writer Bernard Cooper reads from and signs his book “The Bill From My Father” (Simon & Schuster), a memoir about life with his difficult father, a California divorce lawyer. Tomorrow, 7 p.m., 192 Books, 192 Tenth Ave. at 21st Street, 212-255-4022, free, reservations suggested.
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