Matthew Thomas reads from his debut novel, “We Are Not Ourselves,” a sprawling, decades-long arc of a marriage and history of a family following the American dream. Last year, the book made it onto multiple year-end lists, including The New York Times’s list of notable books for 2015. At 8 p.m., National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, at Irving Place, 212-475-3424, nationalartsclub.org; free.

Think not about skipping this event, is our eleventh commandment; and sleep only once you've frequented the bar, is our twelfth; for it's the second biennial New York City three-day marathon-style reading of Herman Melville’s masterpiece, Moby-Dick, Or, The Whale. Taking place November 14, 15, and 16, night one's right here at Ace Hotel New York. Just head downstairs 1 level from the lobby and you'll find our beautiful events space, Liberty Hall. Free and open to the public.

Reading and discussion.

In conversation with Scott Cheshire, author of “High As the Horses’ Bridles." Free event. Click here to register.

Roundtable: Outer Influences: Where does a story come from? A poet and two novelists share their influences and inspirations. Featuring Adam Sol, Matthew Thomas and Russell Wangersky. Steven W. Beattie will moderate.

Cost: $18/$15 supporters/FREE students & youth 25 and under

Purchase tickets here. 

Writers John Boyne, Peter Robinson, Matthew Thomas and Tim Winton read from their latest works. Grace O’Connell hosts.

Cost: $18/$15 supporters/FREE students & youth 25 and under

 Purchase tickets here.

Tenth annual fundraising event benefiting the Carmel Clay Public Library. Featured authors: Elin Hilderbrand, William Kent Krueger, Joanna Scott, Gail Sheehy, Matthew Thomas, Troy Cummings. Reserve tickets here. 

The Good Life with Christos Tsiolkas and Tim Winton. Description: Fiction is the perfect vehicle to explore what makes a good life, especially in the hands of these skilled and thoughtful authors. $20. Purchase tickets here. 

Waking from the American Dream with Joshua Ferris and Christina Henriquez. Description: These three Americans—all under 40—are rewriting the cultural persona of America for the world to meet anew. $20. Purchse tickets here. 

Reading.

Debut novelist Matthew Thomas will read from his new book, We Are Not Ourselves, a novel that follows the life of an Irish-American as she pursues the American Dream in post-WWII New York City. More details here. 

The Festival is a four-day celebration (October 2 - 5) of those who read books, those who write books, and of the books themselves. Located in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont, the Festival includes readings, panel discussions, and special events, featuring emerging and established authors.  All events are FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Reading with Bret Anthony Johnston.

From the B&N site: This is a wrist-banded signing. Guests with We Are Not Ourselves on Sunday, September 28 (beginning at 9:00 am) will receive wristbands designating priority seating and line placement for this event. Please stay tuned for guidelines re: photos, etc.

Matthew Thomas will discuss his new book and answer audience questions. A book signing follows the discussion. You may reserve a seat and buy an autographed copy in advance by purchasing an admission package.

Reading. See the library web site for more information.

A Force Unleashed presented by the Brooklyn Public Library. Best-selling author Ann Hood (An Italian Wife), much-lauded debut novelists Matthew Thomas (We Are Not Ourselves), and Tiphanie Yanique (Land of Love and Drowning) and Dutch novelist Tommy Wieringa (Little Caesar ) discuss the life changing roles that mothers and sisters play in their latest novels. These determined women exert a driving force upon the other characters that is sometimes debilitating, sometimes life saving — always transformational. Introduced by Linda E. Johnson, President and CEO, Brooklyn Public Library. Moderated by Meredith Walters, BPL. See the festival site for more information.

Reading. 

The Debut Brews series introduces readers to exciting new fiction writers and our favorite local brews. All events are free and open to the public, but if you buy a book the first draft's on us!

Matthew Thomas presents We Are Not Ourselves, a dazzling debut novel, a multi-generational saga of an Irish American family that will touch readers hearts.

Reading.

Reading.

What a pleasure to introduce Matthew Thomas, with his compelling debut of an Irish-American family in We Are Not Ourselves. It’s an epic saga with lively characters, drama, successes and utter failures. It’s life, beautifully told.

Reading with Leslie Jamison and Zadie Smith. Theme: Situations & Circumstances. Musical Guest: Emily Wells. Artist: Edwina White. Host: Amanda Stern. Doors at 7pm, show at 7:30pm. Buy tickets here. Happy Ending Series web site.

Joint author luncheon with Laird Hunt, author of Neverhome.

Harvard Book Store welcomes author MATTHEW THOMAS for a reading from his multigenerational debut novel of an Irish-American family, We Are Not Ourselves. This event is free; no tickets are required.

Reading and book signing. The event is free, but seats can be reserved here.

Reading. Event is free, no tickets required.

Join us for the highly anticipated release of Matthew Thomas' We Are Not Ourselves. Epic in scope, heroic in character, masterful in prose, We Are Not Ourselves heralds the arrival of a major new talent in contemporary fiction. 

On the Docket: Release Party, Reading, Audience Q&A, Book Signing