Jay McInerney, author portrait
© Michael Lionstar

Jay McInerney

Jay McInerney is the author of eight novels, two collections of short stories, and three collections of essays on wine. His latest book, Bright, Precious Days, was published in 2016. He lives in New York City and Bridgehampton, New York. 

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Tue Apr 14
THE STRAND
828 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10003-4826
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Thu Apr 23 | 07:00 PM
BOOKS & BOOKS OF CORAL GABLES
265 ARAGON AVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134-5046
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Thu Apr 30 | 07:00 PM
Thacker Mountain Radio @the Powerhouse
413 S. 14th Street
OXFORD, MS 
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FT Weekend Festival @Spring Studios
6 St. John's Lane
New York, NY 
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