Augusten Burroughs is a far-from-ordinary man that has led a far-from-ordinary life. His series of tragic memoirs, characterized by his razor-sharp wit and blatant honesty, detail an outrageous life that few could have escaped unscathed. The interview was a pleasant surprise, with Augusten warm, excited, and eager to speak about his new memoir, “A Wolf at the Table,” a much darker and even more intimate peek into his childhood. Augusten was almost frenetic during......

Ann Patchett, Wednesday, September 26, 6:00 pm, Coolidge Corner (via Brookline Booksmith) The author of Bel Canto situates her latest book in Boston, and the plot should seem awfully familiar - the head of a political family tries to perpetuate a political dynasty. A Boston mayor steps down and tries to drive two of his adopted sons into politics. In the span of one day, events unfold that might change those plans. Vincent Lam, Wednesday,......