Ben Anderson discusses his time spent as a reporter and documentarian on the front lines of the war in Afghanistan and his new book, No Worse Enemy, with fellow author and journalistMichael Hastings.

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe will host McNally Jackson‘s monthly series, Conversations on Practice. Patti Smith (Woolgathering, Just Kids, The Coral Sea) discusses her writing process and the writer’s life with Glenn Kurtz (Practicing). Smith will sign books after the discussion; a portion of book sales will go to benefit Housing Works’ mission to fight homelessness and AIDS.

Kayte Terry shares her exquisitely crafted paper designs with us for the launch of her new book, Paper Made! Etsy co-hosts this evening of eco-friendly crafting.

A live, monthly series featuring writers, storytellers, comedians, bloggers and other raconteurs holding forth on lessons learned, unlearned, relearned or ones still learning. How I Learned happens every month, and sometimes more than that, which basically means you will have the best night of your life on those nights repeatedly.

Gus Van Sant calls it "bodacious." Katherine Dunn says it's "shattering, gorgeous, uproarious fun." Rocker Storm Large's new memoir chronicles her childhood and adolescence dealing with her mother's mental illness, and her struggle to avoid turning out just like her. Join her for a discussion, signing, and most likely a performance.