Whistleblower at the CIA: Booktalk and signing w/ Melvin Goodman

Hosted by East City Bookshop and City Lights Booksellers & Publishers

Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Join us for a book talk and signing with Melvin Goodman, former CIA division chief and US-Soviet relations expert.

Our events typically start at 6:30 and end at 8, when the store closes. Our format usually includes a brief introduction, book talk or reading, and then a Q&A.

Melvin Goodman will sign books after the event.

http://www.eastcitybookshop.com/event/melvin-goodman-whistleblower-cia

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Date

Nov 07 2017
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Time

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Date: Nov 07 2017
  • Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Location

East City Bookshop
645 Pennsylvania Ave SE,

Organizer

City Lights
Website
http://www.citylights.com/

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