Luso-American writer Marina Carreira discusses I Sing to that Bird Knowing He Won’t Sing Back: Fado Poems, growing up in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, and recovering from trauma.
Former Gawker writer Doree Shafrir discusses her debut novel, Startup, explores the world she has worked within and written about, and talks about feeling old in the technology sector.
Sarah Gerard discusses her new essay collection, Sunshine State, Florida as a character, class awareness, and the evolution of the collection.
Omar El Akkad discusses his debut novel, American War, reporting on global conflicts, and limitations of an author’s own experience.
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Julie Buntin was at Powerhouse Bookstore to discuss Marlena, her debut novel about female friendship, and she discussed the midwest, wealth disparity, and female friendships.
David Samuel Levison discusses his new novel Tell Me How This Ends Well, anti-semitism in America,
Elif Batuman discusses her debut novel The Idiot, the difference between objective and subjective writing, and the importance of editing.
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