(READING) A few years ago, David Rakoff gave me the weirdest present ever: a bunch of antique dental and medical instruments. Then one day a popcorn kernel wouldn’t come out from between my teeth and Rakoff’s gifts paid off. Tonight Rakoff reads from and talks about his two very funny books, Fraud and Don’t Get Too Comfortable, which are full of the charming wit and unexpected thoughtfulness (a 16-inch dental mirror on a stick!) that make him so popular. (The Big Picture, 2505 First Ave, 888-621-2230 for info or to reserve a seat. 7:30 pm, free.) TERRY MILLER