Mercantile Library Center for Fiction

"Slice is a new literary magazine created to provide a forum for dynamic conversations between emerging and established authors. Slice is the brainchild of two book editors who have had a firsthand view of how difficult it is for new authors to break into the world of publishing. Their mission is to ... (more)pave a space for these writers who may not have a platform but show the kind of talent that could be the substance of great works in the future. They are equally dedicated to celebrating established writers, whose work moves beyond the boundaries of writing to not only redefine literature, but to inspire new voices to grow. Their second issue will be available March 2008"

"The Influence of the Maltese Falcon on Your Writing, moderated by Chris Grabenstein. Panelists include Peggy Ehrhart, Jack Getze, Chris Knopf, and SJ Rozan."

"The Influence of Sam Spade on the Contemporary Female Detective. Moderated by Jane K. Cleland."

"Join us after work as we launch The Big Read in Manhattan. Complimentary wine, hors d’oeuvres and giveaways..."

"One of the best things about reading a great novel is talking about it with other readers. Join the Mercantile Library ’s Director and fellow readers for a lively group discussion of this great novel. Everyone is welcome. Evening discussions at the Mercantile Library include complimentary wine and ... (more)cheese."

"The film will be shown in 1930’s high style at one of New York City’s most glamorous locations, The Campbell Apartment at Grand Central Terminal. Originally built as an office for the early 20th century tycoon John W. Campbell and now reborn as a cocktail lounge, this is one of New York’s great ... (more)hidden spaces. Stay for drinks after the film!" Seating is limited, please RSVP to info@mercantilelibrary.org or 212-755-6710. $5 Suggested Donation to support the Mercantile Library Center for Fiction.

"Books Into Film. Moderated by Jonathan Santhofer"

"One of the best things about reading a great novel is talking about it with other readers. Join the Mercantile Library ’s Director and fellow readers for a lively group discussion of this great novel. Everyone is welcome. Evening discussions at the Mercantile Library include complimentary wine and ... (more)cheese."

"Join Hammett expert BJ Rahn as she leads walking tours through Midtown Manhattan, visiting locations influential to Dashiell Hammett ’s life and work. See the haunts of Hammett and his characters Nick and Nora Charles – the 21 Club, The Plaza, the offices of the legendary Alfred A. Knopf, Black ... (more)Mask Magazine and many other locations." Details: Tours leave from The Mercantile Library Center for Fiction. Approximately 2 hours in duration, maximum of 20 people per tour. To register, call (212) 755-6710 or email info@mercantilelibrary.org

"Join us for another evening of Southern Literature, as acclaimed poet Susan Kinsolving reads and talks about the poetry of Tennessee Williams."

Admission $5 "Poe, Dickinson, Twain, James, and Hemingway… some of the most revered writers in the canon are now brought back to life and death by the fertile mind of Joyce Carol Oates. In Wild Nights!,Oates reimagines the final days of these literary legends, weaving each story with its own ... (more)unique and delicious twist. Poe becomes a solitary lighthouse keeper in the South Pacific, Henry James endures working in the visceral conditions of a London hospital in 1914, and in Emily Dickinson’s case, her tale centers on her rebirth in the New Jersey of the future."

"Art stolen by the Nazis is returned to its Jewish owners and their heirs—sometimes. Join Jane K. Cleland, author of Deadly Appraisal and other mysteries set in the world of art and auctions, as she talks about how governments and corporations fight to keep pilfered art in their possession and how ... (more)persistent, dedicated detectives have worked to track it down and get it back."

"Join Hammett expert BJ Rahn as she leads walking tours through Midtown Manhattan, visiting locations influential to Dashiell Hammett ’s life and work. See the haunts of Hammett and his characters Nick and Nora Charles – the 21 Club, The Plaza, the offices of the legendary Alfred A. Knopf, Black ... (more)Mask Magazine and many other locations." Details: Tours leave from The Mercantile Library Center for Fiction. Approximately 2 hours in duration, maximum of 20 people per tour. To register, call (212) 755-6710 or email info@mercantilelibrary.org

"Join the Merc and the new Black Mask audio magazine for a classic Hammett story performed live in the style of a 1930's radio broadcast, dramatized for audio by Peabody and Grammy-winner Yuri Rasovsky. Actors! Sound effects! Live music! The performance will be recorded live for Black Mask"

NOT AT 7PM (TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED "This event for kids will feature The Malted Falcon by award-winning children’s author Bruce Hale. Pint-size reptilian sleuth, Chet Gecko, and his partner Natalie Attired search for the winning ticket in The Malted Falcon contest, which has mysteriously gone missing ... (more)at Emerson Hickey Elementary. The chance to win the chocolatiest dessert ever imagined has proved too tempting for someone... No. 7 in the Chet Gecko Mystery Series."