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Weekday Night Live at P&T
Hosted by P&T Knitwear · EN
(Almost) every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, independent bookstore and podcast studio, P&T Knitwear, invites authors to celebrate their new books with a live discussion and audience Q+A — take a listen!
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Lu Chekowsky and Elissa Bassist
2w ago00:58:54Tap to summarize Tuesday, June 23: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Lu Chekowsky to celebrate and discuss her new book Don't Buy What I'm Selling; one part memoir, one part manifesto, Don’t Buy What I’m Selling is a fascinating, smart, and hilarious look at a woman determined to go deep inside advertising so she could save the world—and herself. Lu was joined in conversation with Elissa Bassist, author of the memoir Hysterical.
Transcribe →Madhushree Ghosh, Sayu Bhojwani, and Hawa Hassan
2w ago00:58:59Tap to summarize Wednesday, June 17: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Madhushree Ghosh to celebrate and discuss her new book Safar: Finding Home, History, and Culture through Punjabi Food in the American West. Madhushree was joined in conversation by Sayu Bhojwani, author of People Like Us, and Hawa Hassan, author of Bibi's Kitchen.
Transcribe →Trans Athletes Speak Up: Eli Erlick, Chris Mosier, and Michael Waters
3w ago01:09:54Tap to summarize Thursday, June 11: Between the Olympics abruptly banning trans women to the erasure of trans sportsmen, trans athletes are being targeted like never before. But trans communities are fighting back, and a few key members, Eli Erlick, Chris Mosier, and Michael Waters, joined us at P&T for the panel Trans Athletes Speak Up.
Transcribe →Scott Simon and Jeannie Gaffigan
Jun 301:00:04Tap to summarizeTuesday May 26: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Emmy winner, NPR’s Scott Simon to celebrate and discuss his new book Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known; a profusion of exuberant memories and musings on a life spent in animal company. Scott was joined in conversation by Jeannie Gaffigan, author of When Life Gives you Pears.
Transcribe →Amy Lorowitz and Jennifer Belle
Jun 300:49:03Tap to summarize Tuesday, May 19: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Amy Lorowitz to celebrate and discuss her new book Summer Husband; a compelling blend of sexy and nostalgic, this summer camp romance follows thirty-nine-year-old mom Lori Kramer as she finds out you’re never too old to learn the life lessons—or experience the romances—that sleepaway camp has to offer. Amy was joined in conversation by Jennifer Belle, author of Swanna In Love.
Transcribe →Jonathan Ezra Goldman and Esther Crain
Jun 300:59:52Tap to summarizeThursday, May 14: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Jonathan Ezra Goldman to celebrate and discuss his new book Hidden Histories of Jazz Age New York; a panoramic view of New York City in the 1920s, uncovering hidden histories from within entertainment, politics, arts, technology, and the law. Jonathan was joined in conversation by Esther Crain, author of The Gilded Age in New York, 1870-1910
Transcribe →Patricia Park and Soo Ra
May 500:54:32Tap to summarizeThursday, Apr 30: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Patricia Park to celebrate and discuss her new book Ambrosia Lee Drops the Mic, a novel about how a Korean American former child actress decides to branch out and pursue her newfound love — stand-up comedy. Patricia was joined in conversation by stand up comedian, Soo Ra. Audio engineering for this episode was provided by Dustin Kellerman.
Transcribe →Iowa Writers’ Workshop At 90: Writing The Story Of Our Time
Apr 2200:50:07Tap to summarizeThursday, April 1: P&T Knitwear was honored to host the 90th anniversary celebration for the Iowa Writers Workshop with a star-studded panel featuring Ada Zhang (’22), Adam Haslett (‘99), AM Homes (‘88), and Shane McCrae ('04) in conversation with director Lan Samantha Chang (’93).
Transcribe →Anna Harwell Celenza and Dessa
Apr 1000:58:05Tap to summarizeWednesday, April 8: P&T Knitwear is pleased was welcome Anna Harwell Celenza to celebrate and discuss her new book, On the Record; the surprising story of how iconic works of music sparked debate and action in the halls of Congress. Anna was be joined in conversation by Dessa, musician and author of My Own Devices.
Transcribe →Laura L. Rubin and Amber Rae
Apr 400:59:00Tap to summarizeThursday, Apr 2: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Laura L. Rubin to celebrate and discuss her new book, The Big Unlock; a practical guide filled with over seventy-five unique prompts, foundational journaling practices, and exercises for silencing the inner critic while tapping into your wisdom and innate creativity. Laura was joined in conversation by Amber Rae, author of Loveable.
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