Betsy Rubiner presents Our Diaries, Ourselves, with Leslie Yazel

Schedule

Wed Mar 04 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

P&T Knitwear Books & Podcasts | New York, NY

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About this Event

P&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome Betsy Rubiner to celebrate and discuss her new book, ; a spirited exploration of the diary, from pen-and-paper to TikTok, for the people who write—and read—them.

Betsy will be joined in conversation by Leslie Yazel. Along with a discussion and audience Q&A, Betsy will also sign copies of her book.


Both tickets and books are available on eventbrite and at the door.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Betsy Rubiner is a Chicago-based author, a journalist, and a life-long diarist. Her reporting and essays have appeared in publications including the New York Times, The Guardian, the Washington Post, TIME, and the Des Moines Register, among several media outlets where she has worked. Readers can learn more about her first book, Fun with the Family in Iowa, and connect with Betsy at www.betsyrubiner.com.


ABOUT THE MODERATOR
Leslie Yazel began her career as a daily newspaper reporter in the Midwest, covering floods, fires and M**der trials in a competitive news market. Later, she took my editing skills to The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, editing Pulitzer-winning critics and journalists to engage educated, demanding audiences on lifestyle, arts and culture topics. She has also led teams at Cosmopolitan and Real Simple, bringing in younger audiences and launching projects including live events, show homes, video series and philanthropic partnerships.



Housekeeping notes:
  • This is a ticketed in-store event with limited amphitheater-style seating.
  • Doors open at 6:30pm, with the talk starting around 7:00pm.
  • Books will be available for purchase at the event.
  • Cost of a book bundle ticket reflects the total cost of the feature event book (MSRP plus tax). Each book bundle ticket guarantees ticket holders one (1) copy of the feature event book.
  • 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!
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P&T Knitwear Books & Podcasts, 180 Orchard Street, New York, United States

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