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Back to SearchFlorence Knapp on THE NAMES
The Names by Florence Knapp is a stunning story about the power of family, legacy, language and lineage. Florence joins us to talk about writing in …
1 year, 2 months ago
Jemimah Wei on THE ORIGINAL DAUGHTER
The Original Daughter by Jemimah Wei is a story about the dawn of the internet, budding influencer culture and complicated family ties. Jemimah join…
1 year, 2 months ago
Michael Luo on STRANGERS IN THE LAND
Strangers in the Land by Michael Luo is a gripping history of Chinese immigrants in America, from the nineteenth century to modern times. Michael joi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Shelby Van Pelt on REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt is the big-hearted tale of a detective octopus helping a grieving aquarium employee solve the mystery…
1 year, 3 months ago
Omar El Akkad On Writing
Omar El Akkad began writing fiction while working as a journalist, leading to two novels and an essay collection: American War, What Strange Paradise…
1 year, 3 months ago
Denne Michele Norris on WHEN THE HARVEST COMES
When the Harvest Comes by Denne Michele Norris is a story about fathers and sons, love, life and inheritance. Denne joins us to talk about capturing…
1 year, 3 months ago
Andrew Porter on THE IMAGINED LIFE
The Imagined Life by Andrew Porter is a novel about fathers and sons, complex family mythologies and buried secrets. Andrew joins us to talk about f…
1 year, 3 months ago
Suleika Jaouad on THE BOOK OF ALCHEMY
If you've ever wanted to start journaling, we've got you covered. The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad is filled with inspiration, advice and anecd…
1 year, 3 months ago
Camilla Barnes on THE USUAL DESIRE TO KILL
Our favorite book families tend to be delightfully dysfunctional, and there are none quite like the one in The Usual Desire to Kill by Camilla Barne…
1 year, 3 months ago
Kevin Nguyen on MY DOCUMENTS
Mỹ Documents by Kevin Nguyen follows four cousins navigating a tumultuous political landscape, internment camps, exploitation and isolation. Kevin j…
1 year, 3 months ago