1. As the former PW executive editor, Michael Coffey is known to many in the world of independent publishing. He is a welcome presence at indy stores, and will be making appearances throughout the Northeast. 2. Paul Auster is a Beckett fan and a pal of Michael's: we're expecting a quote. 3. In the spirit of Alan Lightman's EINSTEIN'S DREAMS (2011) or Alain de Botton's HOW PROUST CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE (1997)