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Booking: Michael Jackson and Self-Publishing

MJ_-_Thriller23.jpgIf you didn’t land a ticket to the National Book Awards tonight, we’ve uncovered some other literary events this week. To keep you posted about upcoming events, we’ve launched our Booked feature–a literary calendar for GalleyCat readers.

On Wednesday, November 18 (tonight!), rock biographer Tony Fletcher will talk with Gay Liberation Front founder Jim Fouratt about his new book, “All Hopped Up and Ready to Go: Music from the Streets of NY 1927-1977.” The event will be held at the Strand Bookstore in NYC.

On Thursday, November 19th at 6 pm, Fortune‘s senior editor-at-large editor Geoff Colvin will discuss his new book, “Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else” at the Alan Flusser Custom Shop.

On Sunday, Nov. 22 at 6:15 pm, film critic Armond White will discuss Michael Jackson’s video art at the Lincoln Center. He will also sign copies of his self-published book, “Keep Moving: The Michael Jackson Chronicles.”

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Explore the Future of Virtual Currency

Inside BitcoinsDiscover why countless investors and businessmen, including the Winklevoss twins, are becoming big supporters of virtual currencies at Inside Bitcoins on July 30 in New York. You’ll hear from speakers like Charlie Shrem, Vice Chairman at Bitcoin Foundation, who runs one of the largest alternative payment companies. Every paid registrant will receive a Bitcoin paper wallet with 0.01 Bitcoin. Register today.