Scott Simon presents Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known

Schedule

Tue May 26 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

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

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In conversation with Jeannie Gaffigan
About this Event

P&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome Scott Simon to celebrate and discuss his new book ; a profusion of exuberant memories and musings on a life spent in animal company.

Scott will be joined in conversation by Jeannie Gaffigan, author of . Along with a discussion and audience Q&A, Scott will also sign copies of his book.

Doors open at 6:30pm with the talk starting closer to 7pm. Come early and grab a drink from the !

Tickets and books are available both on eventbrite and at the door.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Scott Simon hosts NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday and Up First, and is also a special contributor to CBS News Sunday Morning. A winner of Emmy and Peabody Awards, he is in the Radio Hall of Fame and the Illinois Lincoln Academy. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife and two daughters.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR
Jeannie Gaffigan is a producer, writer, philanthropist, mother of five, and New York Times bestselling author of When Life Gives You Pears.

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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USD 10.00 to USD 28.50

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