{"title": "Every Story is a Love Story Book Launch", "start": "2026-11-02T19:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Judson Memorial Church", "address": "Thompson Street 239", "price": "", "price_from": "29.00", "price_to": "29.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/fiction"], "description": "A book launch for \"Every Story is a Love Story,\" the new book by Imbolo Mbue, held in the Judson Meeting Room. 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Families can join in for this recurring Saturday gathering.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/saturday-storytime-with-our-booksellers-79158/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Author Talk with Hettie Judah", "start": "2026-11-06T18:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Stand4 Gallery and Community Center", "address": "78th Street 414, 11209 Brooklyn", "price": "", "price_from": "14.64", "price_to": "14.64", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-enter-the-art-world-after-tickets-2003944603253?aff=ebdsshios&sg=39071ed1a609fb330882651154f6ebaa2b5221fdad92c62abe4cde7833fa5ce984727752e83278ab0cbd26c3c0aa589d1b5eb408a5ae8b40eb22a9211f849d7326b2c425c533743bb9b1877b", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["art", "literature"], "description": "An 'After Session' author talk with Hettie Judah at Stand4 Gallery, held alongside the exhibition 'And I am aware of my heart, it opens and closes'. Mother Creatrix Collective artists open with short presentations on their work in the show, including entering or reentering the art world after becoming caregivers. Hettie Judah then leads an open, hour-long conversation with questions about the art world, her work, and navigating a creative life. She will sell and sign copies of her new book, 'How to Enter the Art World... AFTER a late start, a first career, illness, raising children, a crisis of confidence, leaving it in disgust', and refreshments follow.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/author-talk-with-hettie-judah-79604/", "official_url": "https://www.mothercreatrixcollective.com/events/author-talk-with-hettie-judah", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6f4451de70eca7a0b331b5d249d5f5226b2bad39b97bc710aef862936ddf9d4b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "NYC Launch Event | Feelings You Don’t Have Words For by EMU", "start": "2026-11-04T18:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Books of Wonder", "address": "West 17th Street 42, 10011", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003788249595?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/comics"], "description": "Books of Wonder hosts a launch event for the picture book Feelings You Don't Have Words For: Tender Comics About Loving Yourself and Others. Author-illustrator EMU celebrates the release in-store, presenting a collection of tender comics, validating messages, and sweet humor about finding joy in daily life and prioritizing human connection. Readers of all ages are invited to join the celebration.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/nyc-launch-event-feelings-you-dont-have-words-for-by-emu-51412/", "official_url": "https://booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcoming-events/nyc-launch-event-feelings-you-don-t-have-words-for-by-emu", "image": "https://noky.io/images/448d07d4a5e6b7f012aaccb4390e1a9e8269a36a8d63a8036775ea258b7df9a0-2000.webp"}]}