Talks
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GERMAN LITERATURE The editor in chief of Bookforum, Eric Banks, moderates a discussion on the year’s best German literature. The panelists are German literary critic Denis Scheck, American critic Liesl Schillinger, and German authors Daniel Kehlmann and Matthias Politycki, who will then read from their new work, followed by readings in English translation. Tonight, 6:30 p.m., Goethe-Institut New York, 1014 Fifth Ave., between 82nd and 83rd streets, 212-439-8688, free, reservations strongly recommended.
JERRY & JAMES Comedian Jerry Lewis talks about his career with James Kaplan, who co-authored Mr. Lewis’s memoir, “Dean & Me: A Love Story” (Doubleday). Tonight, 8 p.m., 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. at 92nd Street, 212-415-5500, $50.
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