The contributor to The New Yorker discusses the finer points of snarkiness, as recounted in his latest book, Snark, in a conversation with hat-loving L.A. Times columnist Patt Morrison. Denby also reads at Vroman's on Thurs., Feb. 5, 7 p.m.

Tue., Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., 2009

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