Ben Marcus reading from Leaving the Sea at City Lights on Tuesday, January 21 2014.

Marcus read the story “I Can Say Many Nice Things,” and then spoke with Daniel Levin Becker, followed by an audience Q&A. The story’s great — give it a watch when you get the chance. There were some insightful moments in the conversation and Q&A, too; Marcus is smart, and a straight-talker (which you might not necessarily pick up from his writing).

Read some reviews:  NYRB | NYT | NPR | The Rumpus | SF Chronicle

Read The Rumpus interview