Our fundraiser is coming together! Thanks to all who have volunteered time or donated books/artwork or spread the word or are simply planning on being here. Feeling so grateful for all the love and support from readers across the country.
There is no other way to say it: book people are the best people.
Also, Jennifer Egan is reading! And Paul Auster! And Joseph O’Neill! And many, many more!
Save the date (11/17, 12-9pm) and get your party hats ready NYC. This thing is on.
(Okay, so that was three teasers.)

The powerHouse Arena gets a shout-out in this thoughtful article about the difficulties faced by booksellers in the aftermath of so much Sandy-related suffering. Important to remember that for many of us, it could have been much worse.
What happens when a bookstore floods?
For Powerhouse Arena and other Dumbo merchants, a time for brutal assessments

Save the date, and save the store! On Saturday, November 17, 12–9pm, we’re hosting a day-long book fair featuring drinks, music, and some of our favorite authors. We will share more details with you as they come. A big thank you to everyone for the incredible outpouring of support we’ve already received.
If you’d like to help us rebuild and restock and can donate a small amount, your assistance will be dearly appreciated, and we will think of something very nice to do in honoring and celebrating your contribution.
Our thoughts are with everyone struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.