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A review of upcoming events at the Boston Athenaeum including: A discussion by Craig Taylor on “Londoners: The Days and Nights of London Now - As Told By Those Who Love It, Hate It, Live It, Left It, and Long For It’’ (Ecco) noon on Feb. 23; and “Religion for Atheists: A Non-Believer’s Guide to the Uses of Religion,’’ (Pantheon) by Alain de Botton at 6 p.m. on March 13.

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