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UTTERING OM Deepak Chopra reads from his book “Life After Death: The Burden of Proof” (Crown). Today, 12:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway at 82nd Street, 212-362-8835, free.

HOOP DREAMS Basketball legend Walt Frazier reads from his autobiography “The Game Within the Game” (Hyperion), which explores basketball from technical and personal standpoints. Today, 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 555 Fifth Ave., between 45th and 46th streets, 212-697-3048, free.

BOW WOW WOW Jane May reads from her novel “Doggy Style” (Kensington), about a half-Chihuahua, half-dachshund who is shared between a split-up couple.

Tonight, 7 p.m., McNally Robinson Booksellers, 50 Prince St., between Lafayette and Mulberry streets, 212-274-1160, free.

DELICIOUS DISH Marjane Satrapi reads from her memoir “Chicken With Plums” (Knopf), which tells the story of her great-uncle, Nasser Ali Khan, one of Iran’s greatest tar players. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 675 Sixth Ave. at 22nd Street, 212-727-1227, free.

FLEET WEEK Ian Toll reads from his historical essay “Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the American Navy.” Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 240 E. 86th St. at Second Avenue, 212-794-1962, free.

MOVE ON UP Paraplegic rugby player Mark Zupan reads from “Gimp: When Life Deals You a Crappy Hand, You Can Fold — Or You Can Play” (Harper-Collins). Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street, 212-595-6859, free.


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