Books
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WARMING UP Tim Flannery reads from his book “The Weather Makers: How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth” (Grove), describing the history of global warming from the start of the Industrial Revolution. Tonight, 5:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 160 E. 54th St. at Third Avenue, 212-750-8033, free.
FROM OHIO TO NEW YORK David Goodwillie reads from his memoir, “Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time” (Algonquin), which describes his experiences trying out for the Cincinnati Reds and moving to New York in the late 1990s. Tonight, 6:30 p.m., Coliseum Books, 11 W. 42nd St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-803-5890, free.
JAZZ HISTORY Ashley Kahn reads from his new book, “The House That Trane Built: The Story of Impulse Records” (W.W. Norton), which recounts the 15-year history of John Coltrane’s jazz record label. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street, 212-595-6859, free.
STAGE WIZARD John Meyer reads from his biography, “Heartbreaker: A Memoir of Judy Garland” (Kensington), which examines the later years of the Broadway and movie actress. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway at 82nd Street, 212-362-8835, free.
