Weike Wang Lets Readers in with Humor

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Weike Wang's second novel, Joan Is Okay, follows an ICU doctor who uses her love of sytems and her deadpan humor to navigate grief and loss.
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The Many-Layered Characters of Marlon James

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Marlon James discusses Moon Witch, Spider King, the second book in his medieval African fantasy trilogy, which features a cast of unforgettable characters.
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The Importance of Conversations with Mira Jacob

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Mira Jacob discusses how key conversations sparked the idea for her graphic memoir, Good Talk.
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Can You Crack the Dickens Code?

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The great Victorian writer used baffling shorthand in his notes and documents. Academics and coders are toiling to decipher 10 manuscripts that survived.
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Xochitl Gonzalez, Wedding Planner Turned Novelist

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Xochitl Gonzalez discusses her debut novel, Olga Dies Dreaming, and how her years as a wedding planner prepared her to write a novel.
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What Does It Take to Be a Competitive Scrabble Player?

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Oliver Roeder provides readers some fascinating insight into the highs and lows of competitive Scrabble.
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Fitting Together Fragments of Narrative with Hala Alyan

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Hala Alyan discusses her new novel, The Arsonists' City, and how her work as a clinical psychologist informs her writing.
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