It’s back, this weekend at Borough Hall! I’ve always had a great time and it’s one of the best events to just sit on the Borough Hall steps and people watch and make eyes at the cute BK literary nerd boys. So many people with glasses in one place.

Here’s what I’ve got my eye on attending:

11:00 a.m. The International Graphic Novel. Three acclaimed graphic novelists who tackle big social and political themes in their work discuss what the form can accomplish, from an international and domestic perspective. Featuring Guy Delisle (The Burma Chronicles), Peter Kuper (Diario de Oaxaca: A Sketchbook Journal of Two Years in Mexico) and Sarah Glidden (How To Understand Israel In 60 Days Or Less). Moderated by Matt Madden. International Stage, Borough Hall Plaza

12:00 p.m. The Great Recession. Call it what you like—the downturn, the financial crisis, the mini-depression, the slump. Whatever you call it…is it over? Will its effects be felt long-term or soon forgotten? Featuring Justin Fox (The Myth of the Rational Market), Naomi Klein (The Shock Doctrine) and Kai Wright (Drifting Toward Love). Moderated by New York Daily News columnist Errol Louis. Borough Hall Community Room (209 Joralemon Street)

1:00 p.m. Rasskazy: New Fiction from a New Russia. Celebrate the literature of post-Soviet Russia with readings from Rasskazy, the Tin House anthology of new Russian fiction, featuring readings by Francine Prose (Goldengrove), Dale Peck (Sprout), Anya Ulinich (Petropolis) and Vadim Yarmolinets (Led Zeppelin ‘Jericho 86-89’). Journalist Emily Gould will interview Rasskazy contributor Dmitry Danilov about Russia’s continually flourishing literary world. Presented by Pen American Center. International Stage, Borough Hall Plaza

3:00 p.m. Secrets & Lies. Three leading international writers explore family secrets, identity crises and social connectedness in their works. With Rivka Galchen (Atmospheric Disturbances), Siri Hustvedt (The Sorrows of an American) and Valeria Parrella (For Grace Received, finalist for Italy’s Strega Prize) International Stage, Borough Hall Plaza

5:00 p.m. Happy Ending Reading Series. One of the city’s most spirited and risk-taking reading series animates the Brooklyn Book Festival this year with Jonathan Ames (The Double Life is Twice as Good), David Cross (I Drink for a Reason) and Rakesh Satyal (Blue Boy). Hosted by Amanda Stern, music by Jonathan Coulton. Main Stage, Borough Hall Plaza