Sam Sussman presents Boy from the North Country, with Todd Almond

Join us for a night celebrating the healing power of music and literature with Sam Sussman, author of the debut novel , in conversation with actor, musician, and writer Todd Almond, star of the Broadway musical Girl From the North Country and author of .

Boy From the North Country has been hailed as "a monumental event for anyone who cares about Bob Dylan" and "required reading for Dylanologists eager to see yet another side of their idol." Based on Sussman's Harper’s Magazine memoir essay, “The Silent Type: On (Possibly) Being Bob Dylan’s Son," the novel is also a meditation on loss and grief and has been described by Kirkus as “the most beautiful and moving mother-son story in recent memory."

Sam and Todd will discuss the artist’s journey and the transformative power of music, literature, and community to heal grief and loss. This event is co-sponsored by Sad Dads Book Club, a book club inspired by the music of The National and the intersection of music and literature.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Originally from the Hudson Valley, Sam Sussman has lived in Jerusalem, Berlin, and the U.K. He graduated with a B.A from Swarthmore and M.Phil from Oxford. Sam has taught writing and literature seminars in the U.K, India, and Chile and participated in the PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature three times. He lives in the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan and his native Hudson Valley.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR

Todd Almond is an acclaimed performer, songwriter, and playwright. His recent performance on Broadway in Girl from the North Country was called “stunning” by The Washington Post and “roof-raising, uplifting, and invigorating” by Hollywood Reporter. His musical The Odyssey, for which he wrote the book, music and lyrics, was hailed as “brash, funny and heart-stirring” by The New York Times. His theater piece Kansas City Choir Boy was called “awesome, slyly punk rock” by Rolling Stone. His original musical I’m Almost There played at the Edinburgh Fringe and New York’s Minetta Lane Theater in 2024. Slow Train Coming is his first book.

Housekeeping notes:

• This is a ticketed in-store event with limited amphitheater-style seating.
• Doors open at 6:30pm.
• Books will be available for purchase at the event.
• Cost of a $5 general admission ticket can be applied towards your purchase.
• 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!
• We encourage all guests to wear masks.

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