Books
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URBAN BIRDS Bob Levy reads from his book “Club George: Diary of a Central Park Birdwatcher” St. Martin’s), about his experiences admiring the park’s avian citizens, beginning with a particular red-winged blackbird. The book also include how-to information about buying the best binoculars and tips on urban bird identification. Friday, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Upper West Side, 2289 Broadway at 82nd Street, 212-362-8835.
LIFE IN IRAN In her forthcoming novel, “Jumping Over Fire” (City Lights), Nahid Rachlin tells the story of and Iranian woman, the daughter of a doctor an his American wife, whose personal life is affected by the Islamic revolution. The family eventually leaves Iran and resettles in Long Island. Ms. Rachlin reads from the book this weekend. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble Greenwich Village, 396 Sixth Ave. at 8th Street, 212-674-8780, free.
