Once again I’ve found it difficult to whittle down this week’s Lit Events, so here are some events to make you laugh, cry, and entertain the hell out of you. more ›

DARK, CRAZY MEMORIES: Augusten Burroughs has a new memoir out—A Wolf at the Table. We don't have it yet, but a friend who does says it's exquisite. He'll be hitting Town Hall tonight to read from it. The Town Hall site sums up the story quite well: "Burrough’s dark story follows the radical pendulum swing between love and hate—stunning psychological cruelty, and ultimately, the redemptive power of hope." more ›

>>>EMP, 6pm. First The Police's Andy Summers gets interviewed by EMP Senior Curator, Jasen Emmons. Then he signs his book, One Train Later: A Memoir. You need tickets to stand in the "Don't Stand So Close To Me" book-signing line, available with purchase of the book from University Book Store. Andy will sign one piece of memorabilia per copy of his book. Did we mention he has a book out? $5 at the door, free for Museum members. more ›

Depending on your perspective, Augusten Burroughs is either one of the funniest people in America, or he's a terrible writer who should Frey like James. more ›

Spin writer Chuck Klosterman is to Nick Hornby as Augusten Burroughs is to David Sedaris. more ›