Readings
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ARTIST IN EXILE Ecco Press and Amnesty International present Nell Freudenberger, who reads and discusses themes from her first novel “The Dissident” (Ecco), about an exiled Chinese artist who is taken in by a well-to-do but troubled Los Angeles family. Tonight, 7 p.m., McNally Robinson Booksellers, 52 Prince St., between Mulberry and Lafayette streets, 212-274-1160, free.
SAVINGS AND CHECKING Daniel Solin reads from and discusses his guidebook, “The Smartest Investment Book You’ll Ever Read: The Simple, Stress-Free Way to Reach Your Investment Goals” (Penguin). Tomorrow, 7 p.m., Borders Bookstore Kips Bay, 550 Second Ave. at 32nd Street, 212-685-3938, free.