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Weekday Night Live at P&T
by P&T Knitwear
(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!
Episodes
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Harris Fishman (Beetle Moses) and Kyle Malanowski
Thursday, October 8: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Harris Fishman to celebrate and discuss the release of his book Beetle Moses; sharp, surreal, and endlessly quotable, this debut collection from one of the most mind-bending voices in webcomics pairs bold neon art with absurdist wit. Harris...
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PEN AMERICA x P&T: Intan Paramaditha, Mathilda Zeller, and Steph Pilavin
Wednesday, October 7: PEN America and P&T Knitwear reunited once again to celebrate genre fiction with Intan Paramaditha and Mathilda Zeller and a spooky conversation on feminist folklore and horror. The conversation was moderated by Steph Pilavin (@starry.steph).
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Molly Guptill Manning and Angelina Lippert
Wednesday, September 30: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Molly Guptill Manning to celebrate and discuss the release of her book A Librarian's War; the untold story of Ray Trautman, the Greatest Generation's librarian, who made reading central to the Allied fight in World War II and…
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Amy Fusselman and Annie-B Parson
Thursday, September 24: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Amy Fusselman to celebrate and discuss the release of her book Cloud Six; a hilarious and moving novel following a couple forced into unthinkable challenges when, after dying in a plane crash, they find themselves in the lowest tier of...
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Rachel Brodsky and Angie Martoccio
Thursday, September 17: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome music and culture writer, Rachel Brodsky, to celebrate and discuss the release of her book Lessons & Lace: Everything I Know About Dreams, Heartbreak, and Magic I Learned from Stevie Nicks. Rachel was in conversation with senior writer…
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PEN AMERICA x P&T: Tia Williams and Kristina Forest
Thursday, September 10: Love was in there for the first PEN&T, a collaboration with PEN America and P&T Knitwear celebrating genre fiction. This installment was about the enduring power or romance, and featured Kristina Forest, author of The Neighbor Favor, The Partner Plot, The Summer…
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Mona Awad and Hannah Marriot
Tuesday, September 9: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome back Mona Awad to celebrate and discuss the paperback release of We Love You, Bunny; the highly anticipated follow up to the viral sensation Bunny. Mona was in conversation with Hannah Marriot, a culture journalist for The Guardian and The...
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Kelly Anderson and Terri Trespicio
Wednesday, August 19: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Dr. Kelly Anderson to celebrate and discuss her debut book The Wild Beneath; a fierce, haunting story of one woman caught between her first love and a mysterious stranger who upends everything, and the two worlds that won't let her go.…
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Tara Weinstein and Anne Ray
Thursday, August 13: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Tara Weinstein to celebrate and discuss her debut novel The Only Way Out is Through; a gripping novel about former abductee Bria Singer who must reconcile with her past as she tries to build her life on her own terms. Tara was in…
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Amy B. Scher and Stephanie Pennetti
Tuesday, August 4: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Amy B. Scher to celebrate and discuss her latest book The Unexpected Afterlife of Salon Rose; a darkly funny, and relatable story about moving on, forgiving ourselves, and finding hope in the future. Amy was in conversation with her cousin,...
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Scott McClanahan and Chelsea Hodson
Tuesday, July 14: P&T was pleased to welcome Scott McClanahan to celebrate and discuss his first novel in eight years, Fights!;set in the mountains of West Virginia and the indie literary scene in New York, Fights! unites the two great love stories of McClanahan’s life: his wife, the writer…
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Julia Angwin, Ami Fields-Meyer, and Barton Gellman
Wednesday, July 8: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, Julia Angwin, & former White House Senior Advisor, Ami Fields-Meyer, to celebrate and discuss their book On Courage; How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear, a deeply reported manual about how...
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Serena Chopra and Alicia Mountain
Thursday, July 2: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Serena Chopra to celebrate and discuss her poetry collection A Catalog of Future Mercies; a lyrical exploration of mercy as resistance to cyclical violence told in ghost stories and family histories. Serena was joined in conversation by Alicia...
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Lu Chekowsky and Elissa Bassist
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…
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Madhushree Ghosh, Sayu Bhojwani, and Hawa Hassan
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,...
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Trans Athletes Speak Up: Eli Erlick, Chris Mosier, and Michael Waters
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...
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Scott Simon and Jeannie Gaffigan
Tuesday 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...
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Amy Lorowitz and Jennifer Belle
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…
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Jonathan Ezra Goldman and Esther Crain
Thursday, 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....
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Patricia Park and Soo Ra
Thursday, 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…
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Iowa Writers’ Workshop At 90: Writing The Story Of Our Time
Thursday, 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).
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Anna Harwell Celenza and Dessa
Wednesday, 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...
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Laura L. Rubin and Amber Rae
Thursday, 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...
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Jessica Keener and Susan Henderson
Wednesday, Mar 25: P&T was pleased to welcome Jessica Keener to celebrate and discuss her new book Evening Begins the Day: inspired by the "Counting of the Omer," a 49 day ritual of thinking and discussing, that coincides with a cast of characters in the midst of change. Jessica was joined in...
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Caroline Tracey and Jake Bittle
Wednesday, Mar 18: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Caroline Tracey to discuss and celebrate the publication of her book, Salt Lakes; a dazzling love letter to a strange ecosystem and a moving odyssey into her own identity. Caroline was joined in conversation by Jake Bittle, author of The…
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Dr. Darius Phelps, Taiyo Na, DeeSoul Carson, Karl Michael Iglesias, & Andrew Chi Keong Yim
Wednesday, Feb 25: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Dr. Darius Phelps to celebrate and discuss his latest collection of poetry, My God's Been Silent. Darius was joined in conversation by Taiyo Na, DeeSoul Carson, Karl Michael Iglesias, & Andrew Chi Keong Yim.
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Damien Ober and Clay McLeod Chapman
Tuesday, March 10: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome novelist and screenwriter, Damien Ober, to celebrate and discuss his new book, Voidverse; a high-octane quest through the void, where two eternal forces are about to collide in an epic showdown. Damien was joined in conversation with Clay...
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Rachel Hochhauser and Ej Dickson
Thursday, March 5: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Rachel Hochhauser to celebrate and discuss her new book, Lady Tremaine; a breathtaking reimagining of Cinderella, as told through the eyes of its iconic "evil" stepmother, revealing a propulsive love story about the lengths a mother will go…
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Michael Kimmel and Jonathan Alexandratos
Tuesday, February 17: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Michael Kimmel to celebrate and discuss his new book, Playmakers; the untold story of the first-generation Jewish American toymakers. Michael was joined in conversation by Jonathan Alexandratos author of Free with Every Kid's Meal.
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Francesca Fontana and Nina St. Pierre
Tuesday, February 3: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Francesca Fontana to celebrate and discuss her new book, The Family Snitch; a memoir about a Wall Street Journal reporter confronting the most difficult source she’s ever encountered: her own father. Francesca was joined in conversation by...
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Kathleen Boland and Hilary Leichter
Wednesday, January 28: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Kathleen Boland to celebrate and discuss her debut novel, Scavengers. She was joined in conversation by Hilary Leichter, author of Terrace Story.
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Sydney Rende and Naomi Xu Elegant
Tuesday, January 20: P&T was pleased to welcome Sydney Rende to celebrate and discuss her new book, I Could Be Famous. Sydney was joined in conversation by Naomi Xu Elegant, the author of Gingko Season.
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Madeleine Dunnigan and Jonathan Safran Foer
Tuesday, January 13: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Madeleine Dunnigan to celebrate and discuss her new book, Jean; a meditative narrative of loss and escape distilled into the heartwrenching story of an intense and dangerous adolescent love.
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Nora Neus and Timothy J. Heaphy
January 6, 2026: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Nora Neus to celebrate the release of 24 Hours at the Capitol; a minute-by-minute account of the January 6 riots through never-before-heard stories of those who were there. Nora was joined in conversation by Timothy J. Heaphy, author of...
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Sam Sussman and Todd Almond
Wednesday, Nov 6: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Sam Sussman, to celebrate the release of his debut novel: Boy From the North Country, based on Sussman's Harper’s Magazine memoir essay, “The Silent Type: On (Possibly) Being Bob Dylan’s Son." Sam was joined in conversation by actor, musician,...
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Tricia Romano and David Browne
Monday, Nov 3: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Village Voice writer, Tricia Romano, to celebrate the paperback release of her book,The Freaks Came Out to Write: a rollicking history of of the Village Voice told through interviews with its legendary writers, editors, and photographers. Tricia...
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Max Delsohn and Dana Spiotta
Tuesday, October 21: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Max Delsohn to celebrate his new book, Crawl: a darkly comic, introspective debut collection that looks beneath the surface of trans life in 2010s Seattle. Max was joined in conversation by Dana Spiotta, author of Wayward.
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Veronica Roth, Micaiah Johnson, Matthew Kressel, Yume Kitasei, and Julia Vee
Monday, October 13: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome The Traveling Science Fiction & Fantasy Festival for their New York City stop. New York City's panelists featured Micaiah Johnson, Matthew Kressel, Yume Kitasei, Veronica Roth, and Julia Vee.
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Justin Gregg and Adam Aleksic
Monday, September 22: P&T Knitwear was a pleased to welcome Justin Gregg to celebrate and discuss his new book, Humanish, a playful deep dive into anthropomorphism that will resonate with anyone who has thrown a birthday party for their dog. Justin was joined in conversation by Adam Aleksic…
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Sean Malin, Ira Glass, Dan Taberski, Negin Farsad, and Pam Grossman
Thursday, September 18: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Vulture writer Sean Malin to celebrate the release of his book, The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen. Malin was joined by podcasters Ira Glass, Dan Taberski, Negin Farsad, and Pam Grossman.
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Samantha Browning Shea and Annie Hartnett
Tuesday, Sept. 10: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Samantha Browning Shea to celebrate and discuss her new book, Marrow: a searing take on femininity and power, transporting readers to a small island off the coast of Maine, where a coven has done the seemingly impossible. Samantha was joined…
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Mariah Fredericks and Susan Elia MacNeal
Tuesday, September 2: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Mariah Fredericks to celebrate and discuss her new book, The Girl in the Green Dress: a novel set during the dawn of the Jazz Age, based on the real story of the unsolved deaths of Joseph Elwell and New Yorker writer Morris Markey. Mariah...
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Isaac Fellman, Mattie Lubchansky, and Calvin Kasulke
Wednesday, August 20: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Isaac Fellman to present his book Notes From a Regicide: a heartbreaking story of trans self-discovery, but with a science-fictional twist. P&T also celebrated the release of Mattie Lubchansky's book Simplicity: a vibrant new graphic novel...
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Chloé Caldwell and Leslie Jamison
Tuesday, August 5: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Chloé Caldwell to discuss her new book,Trying, a stirring account of disenfranchised grief and queer reawakening. Chloé was joined in conversation with Splinters author, Leslie Jamison.
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Lawrence Burney and Brandon Jinx Jenkins
Tuesday, July 8: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Lawrence Burney, journalist for GQ, Pitchfork, Vice, and more, to celebrate and discuss his first book, No Sense in Wishing: a personal and analytical look at Lawrence's home city of Baltimore, and the music and traditions that raised him....
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Dr. Shelley Sella and Jia Tolentino
Wednesday, July 2: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Dr. Shelley Sella to celebrate and discuss her new book, Beyond Limits: a compassionate perspective on late-term abortion, from the first woman to openly provide third-trimester abortion care in the US. Dr. Sella was joined in conversation by...
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Philip Kadish and Stephanie Hsu
Tuesday, June 24: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Philip Kadish for a discussion of his newest book, The Great White Hoax: a provocative new history about the antebellum South and the creation of Fox News. Philip was joined in conversation by Stephanie Hsu, author of My Race is My Gender.
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Jaz Brisack and Samhita Mukhopadhyay
Wednesday, June 18: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Jaz Brisack to celebrate the publication of their debut book, Get On the Job and Organize: a compelling, inspirational narrative of the Starbucks and Tesla unionization efforts. Jaz was joined in conversation by Samhita Mukhopadhyay, author…
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Daniel Tam-Claiborne and Anna Solomon
Thursday, June 12: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Daniel Tam-Claiborne to celebrate the publication of his debut novel, Transplants a harrowing and poignant story that follows two young women as they forge an unlikely friendship in a world upended. Daniel was joined in conversation by Anna...
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John Birdsall and Eric Kim
Wednesday, June 4: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome James Beard award-winning author John Birdsall to celebrate the publication of his newest book, What Is Queer Food? — a testament to food’s essential link to modern queerness. John was joined in conversation with Eric Kim, a New York Times...
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