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DOUBLE DUTY Nell Freudenberger and Dana Spiotta read from their respective novels, “The Dissident” (HarperCollins) and “Eat the Document” (Simon & Schuster). Tonight, 7:30 p.m., Pete’s Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St., between Richardson and Frost streets, 718-302-3770, free.
PIECES OF FICTION Amiri Baraka reads from his collection of short fiction “Tales of the Out and the Gone” (Akashic Books). Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 4 Astor Place at Broadway, 212-420-1322, free.
REACH FOR THE STARS Anthony Rapp reads from his biography “Without You: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical ‘Rent'” (Simon & Schuster), which describes his experiences playing the character Mark Cohen in the film and stage versions of the musical. Tonight, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St., between Broadway and Park Avenue, 212-253-0810, free.