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HOSTAGE SITUATION Mark Bowden reads from his book, “Guests of the Ayatollah: The First Battle in America’s War with Militant Islam” (Atlantic Monthly Press), which explores the 1979 takeover of the American Embassy in Tehran. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St., between Broadway and Park Avenue, 212-253-0810, free.
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE Gary Shteyngart reads from his new novel, “Absurdistan” (Random House), about an heir’s struggle to leave St. Petersburg for America. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 4 Astor Place at Broadway, 212-420-1322. free.
