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Book Launch: "Reality TV for Snobs" with Ali Barthwell & Josh Gondelman
Tue, Sep 08
|Cafe con Libros
Join us for an evening with Emmy-winning writer Ali Barthwell as she celebrates her new book, Reality TV for Snobs: Everything You Need to Know About the Shows You're Too Intellectual to Watch.
Time & Location
Sep 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cafe con Libros, 724 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA
About the Event
About the Book
Published by Quirk Books, 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.
Drawing on more than a decade of writing about reality television, Ali Barthwell goes beyond episode recaps to examine why these shows have become such enduring cultural phenomena. Covering everything from The Real World to The Traitors, each chapter includes:
Episode breakdowns and season highlights
Insightful analysis of each show's cultural impact
Iconic moments, catchphrases, and unforgettable memes
Tickets
General Admission
$5.00
+$0.13 ticket service fee
Community Offering
$0.00
General Admission+Signed Book
$22.99
+$0.57 ticket service fee
ONLY the Signed Book
$17.99
+$0.45 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00