When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. You’ll always walk away with big questions to ponder and new books to read.
R.F. Kuang discusses her seventh novel, Taipei Story, which examines the complexities of the Chinese American diaspora and the search for cultural identity. The narrative centers on a 19-year-old protagonist whose expectations of a "homecoming" through language study in Taipei are challenged by culture shock, family lo...
Malavika Kannan’s debut novel, Unprecedented Times, examines the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic, generational shifts, and the search for identity among Gen Z. The narrative follows 18-year-old Rishika, whose transition to university is disrupted by the pandemic, mirroring Kannan’s own experiences. The discussion...
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