P&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome author Anna Akbari for a discussion of her newest book, There is No Ethan: How Three Women Caught America's Biggest Catfish — part memoir, part explosive window into the mind of a catfisher, a thrilling personal account of three women coming face-to-face with an internet predator and teaming up to expose them — along with an audience Q&A and book signing!
Anna will be joined in conversation by Bradley Tusk, owner of P&T Knitwear. After the talk, Anna will sign copies of her book.
AVAILABLE TO SHIP MOST PLACES
- This is a ticketed in-store event with limited amphitheater-style seating
- Cost of a $5 general admission ticket can be applied towards your purchase of the featured event book or any product in our café the night of an event.
- We encourage all guests to wear masks.
- The talk will be followed by a book signing. Books signed at P&T Knitwear events must be purchased from P&T Knitwear. If you would like a signed copy and cannot attend the event, we're happy to take your pre-order. We ship most places!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anna Akbari, PhD, is a sociologist and the author of multiple books, including collaborations with more than a dozen authors and public figures across multiple fields and industries. She is a former professor at New York University and Parsons School of Design. She speaks internationally, makes regular media appearances, and has written for or been featured by many top media outlets, including The New York Times, CNN, Forbes, The Atlantic, Time, the Financial Times, TED, Bulletproof Executive, Psychology Today, Google Talks, Sirius XM, and many more. She is the creator of the Substack “The Sociology of… Everything.” Learn more at annaakbari.com, and follow on Instagram / Threads: @annaakbari.
ABOUT THE MODERATOR
Bradley Tusk is a venture capitalist, political strategist, philanthropist and writer. He is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Tusk Venture Partners, the leading venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early stage technology companies operating in highly regulated markets, and the founder of political consulting firm Tusk Strategies. Bradley’s family foundation is funding and leading the national campaign to bring mobile voting to all U.S. elections. Tusk Philanthropies also runs and funds anti-hunger campaigns that have led to the creation of anti-hunger policies and programs (including universal school breakfast programs) in 19 different states, helping to feed over 12 million people.
Bradley is the author of The Fixer: My Adventures Saving Startups From Death by Politics and Obvious in Hindsight, writes columns in a wide variety of outlets, hosts a podcast called Firewall about the intersection of tech and politics, and is the co-founder of the Gotham Book Prize. He recently opened a bookstore, podcast studio, event space P&T Knitwear on Manhattan's lower east side. He is also an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School.
