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FAITH AND POLITICS Madeleine Albright reads from her new book, “The Mighty and the Almighty: United States Foreign Policy and God” (HarperCollins), and discusses the role of faith in international relations. Today, 1 p.m., Borders Bookstore, 100 Broadway, between Pine and Wall streets, 212-964-1988, free.
DYSFUNCTION JUNCTION The author of the best-selling collection of essays “Running With Scissors” (St. Martin’s Press), Augusten Burroughs, reads from his new collection of tales about his dysfunctional childhood, “Possible Side Effects” (St. Martin’s Press). Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Union Square, 33 E. 17th St., between Broadway and Park Avenue, 212-253-0810, free.
THE GREAT PRESIDENCY Jonathan Alter reads from his book,”The Defining Moment: FDR’s Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope”(Simon & Schuster),which covers the first 100 days of Franklin Roosevelt’s presidency. Tonight,7 p.m.,Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center, 1977 Broadway at 66th Street, 212-595-6859, free.
HARLEM HISTORY Author Kevin Baker discusses his third novel, “Strivers Row” (HarperCollins), with historian Geoffrey Ward. Tonight, 7 p.m., Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, 212-864-5400, $18.
MIDWEST MEMORY James Green reads from his new book, “Death in the Haymarket: A Story of Chicago, the First Labor Movement, and the Bombing That Divided Gilded Age America” (Pantheon). Tonight, 8 p.m., Rocky Sullivan’s Pub, 129 Lexington Ave., between 28th and 29th streets, 212-725-3871, free.
