Regina McBride presents Stranger From Across the Sea, ft. Patty Dann

P&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome Regina McBride for a discussion of her newest novel, — the story of a beautiful but ultimately catastrophic friendship between two girls in Northern Ireland that "captures [the] vulnerability of adolescence" (Lisa Gornick, author of Ana Turns) — along with an audience Q&A and book signing!

Regina will be joined in conversation by Patty Dann, author of Mermaids and, most recently, The Wright Sister. After the talk, Regina will sign copies of .

• 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

is ’s fifth novel. She is also the author of a book of poetry and, most recently, a memoir, Ghost Songs. Her novel The Nature of Water and Air was a Booksense pick (Independent Book Stores selection), a Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers book, and a Borders Original Voices choice. It was optioned for a film. A recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York Foundation for the Arts, she lives in New York City where she teaches creative writing and fiction writing at Hunter College.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR

has written four novels and three memoirs. Her book was adapted into a film starring Cher, Winona Ryder, and Christina Ricci. Dann’s work has been translated into many languages, and her articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Chicago Tribune, O Magazine, and ForbesWomen. She has an MFA in writing from Columbia University and a BA from the University of Oregon. Dann has taught at Sarah Lawrence College and at the West Side YMCA. She was cited by New York Magazine as one of the Great Teachers of NYC.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

P&T Knitwear Books & Podcasts, 180 Orchard Street, New York, United States