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ScribdChat is the podcast from reading subscription service, Scribd. Each new episode will feature thoughtful conversations with leading authors, and give listeners a deep-dive look into unique insights from new and prominent books that they can apply to their own lives.
Episode 4: Lisa Ko on Her Award-Winning Debut Novel, The Leavers
ScribdChat
41 minutes 22 seconds
7 years ago
Episode 4: Lisa Ko on Her Award-Winning Debut Novel, The Leavers
In today’s episode, author Lisa Ko discusses her debut novel, “The Leavers,” which chronicles the powerful and intertwining stories of a boy in search of his own identity, and the mother who was separated from him at a formative age. “The Leavers” was shortlisted for the National Book Award in addition to winning the Pen/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction, and also named a one of the best books from 2017 by NPR, Entertainment Weekly, the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed, and Bustle.
“The Leavers” is available now on Scribd.
ScribdChat
ScribdChat is the podcast from reading subscription service, Scribd. Each new episode will feature thoughtful conversations with leading authors, and give listeners a deep-dive look into unique insights from new and prominent books that they can apply to their own lives.