The reading was actually quite fun - I had no problem finding
The reading: about ten pages from Anansi Boys, then a bunch of questions, most of which seemed to be about his various movie deals, but were nonetheless answered in such a charming fashion that we all were quite entertained.
By this time the lack of food and the trip to Pilates before the reading had me feeling shaky, and I ducked out and got a nibble at Chipotle (taco and really good guac). So the evening has me home with a new book to read, a gift for someone, a recommendation for a book, and lots of promises to hang out with people, like seeing the live-action version of Flashdance with
(CLUB NIGHT) For years, the Crescent Tavern has patiently watched far fancier queer bars rise and fall. A new day has dawned for the Crescent, and although her face is still grubby, undying irony and karaoke have transformed her into the belle of the big gay ball at last. Most nights are packed karaoke carnivals of fresh queerdom, and Tuesday's Terror-oke with DJ "Terra Hymen" is the very best of them all.</a>