At the moment, as Ruth waited to read from her new novel at the 92nd Street Y, Hannah was also late.

We listened as Wray read an excerpt from his new novel, "Lowboy," through a bullhorn.

I'll occasionally think, Wouldn't it be lovely if the magazine hired someone to sit and read aloud to me from my favorite novel?

Lahiri read from her second, untitled novel, for which she said she had just completed a draft.

Katherine V. Forrest will read from her novel, "Apparition Alley."

The author himself visited the school in October 2009 to meet with students and read from his bestselling novel.

A few weeks ago, he was reading from his novel at the Gate, a bohemian bar in Park Slope, when a rainstorm broke out.

The author will read from his latest novel, "Black Betty."

At 8:15 Mr. Rushdie is to read from his recent novel, "Fury," with questions and answers to follow.

Richard Price, the author of "Clockers," will read from his novel.