Most who have observed Christopher Hitchens over the years would agree that he possesses a ferocious intellect and is unafraid to tackle the most contentious subjects. Now 60, English-born and American by adoption; all atheist and partly Jewish; bohemian (even listing “drinking” along with “disputation” as “hobbies” in Who’s Who) he has held to a consistent thread of principle whether opposing war in Vietnam or supporting intervention in Iraq. As a foreign correspondent in some of the world’s nastiest places, a lecturer and teacher and an esteemed literary critic, Hitchens manifests a style that is at once ironic, witty, and tough-minded. A legendary bon vivant with an unquenchable thirst for literature, he has sometimes ridiculed those who claim that the personal is political, though he has often seemed to illustrate that very idea. Now, the #1 New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist –one of the most admired and controversial public intellectuals of our time—shares his personal life story in Hitch-22 (Twelve, $26.99) . TICKETS are required for this event and are available at all Books & Books locations, while supplies last. The $10 ticket can be used toward the purchase of Hitch-22 or any other book at Books & Books. Event begins at 7:30pm.