Readings
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SHORT TALES Author of the novel “Bel Canto” (HarperCollins) and a guest editor for the collection “The Best American Short Stories 2006,” Ann Patchett, presents readings by three short story writers, Michael Cerveris, Patricia Kalember, and Ted Marcoux. Tonight, 6:30 p.m., Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, 212-864-5400, $21–$26.
THEY CAME AFTER COLUMBUS Contributing writers read from “Our Roots Are Deep With Passion: New Essays by Italian-American Authors (Other Press),” about how familial ties to Italy have accented the lives of emerging and established writers. Featured authors include Jim Vescovi and Phyllis Capello. Tomorrow, 7:30 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 396 Sixth Ave. at 8th Street, 212-674-8780, free.
