Author Event feat. Ali Barthwell
About this Event
We are thrilled to host local author and Emmy winning writer Ali Barthwell for a release day celebration featuring her book: Reality TV for Snobs: Everything You Need to Know about the Shows You're Too Intellectual to Watch.
The event will feature a moderated conversation and Q&A, followed by an author meet & greet and book signing.
When: Tuesday, August 25th at 6:30 pm (doors open at 6:15 pm)
Where: Three Avenues Bookshop - 3009 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Copies of will be available for purchase during the event, and participants will have the opportunity to get their books signed by Ali Barthwell.
About the Book:
Reality TV for Snobs is a smart, witty guide to influential reality shows—for people who love being in the know but don’t know where to start.
The book sees Barthwell go beyond recapping the shows in the reality TV universe, providing in-depth analysis on why these shows and this genre reflect and shape popular culture. From The Real World to The Traitors, each entry includes:
▶ Episode breakdowns and season highlights
▶ Insightful analysis of what makes each show culturally significant (yes, really)
▶ Iconic moments, catchphrases, and memes you need to know
▶ Talking points and conversation starters for holding your own
Stop scrolling past references to rose ceremonies and confessionals, and take a guilt-free tour through the wacky and wonderful world of reality television. Reality TV for Snobs will turn even the most skeptical viewer into a confident critic, maybe even a fan.
Reality TV for Snobs breaks down twenty groundbreaking shows from the past twenty-five years, and in the process reveals why they matter. Learn about:
▶ The cultural impact of The Bachelor
▶ The ways that The Real Housewives can teach us about friendship and felonies
▶ Strategies and tactics Survivor champions know by heart
▶ The self-help lessons from RuPaul’s Drag Race that help us overcome our “inner saboteur”
▶ And more!
“After recapping and writing about reality TV for over a decade and being a fan for even longer, it’s about time to get all the facts, quotes, conspiracy theories, and analysis out of my brain and into this guide for curious readers,” Barthwell said. “If you don’t know the difference between a rose ceremony and The Round Table, this book is for you!”
Offering highly readable crash courses in major cultural phenomena, Reality TV for Snobs makes sure you can catch the references and understand the big deal. Join the conversation—or convince your favorite snob to join it with you!
About the Author
Ali Barthwell is a writer who has been recapping reality TV shows since 2015. She is an Emmy-winning writer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Her work has been featured in the AV Club and Chicago Magazine. Learn more about Ali at alibarthwell.com.
Event Accessibility
Three Avenues Bookshop's goal is to be a safe, accessible, and inclusive space for all. Please email us at [email protected] to let us know if you need any accommodations for this event, and we'll do our best to meet them. Accommodations can include but are not limited to the following: space for a wheelchair or other mobility device, masks, answering questions about the space over the phone or email ahead of time, etc.
Agenda
🕑: 06:15 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM
Moderated Conversation
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:30 PM
Audience Q&A
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Meet & Greet and Book Signing
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 6.90 to USD 21.97
