Casey Cep

In this engaging conversation, Casey Cep, a Staff writer at The New Yorker and editor of The Land of Sweet Forever, dives into the fascinating world of Harper Lee's previously unpublished stories discovered in her NYC apartment. She discusses how these eight short stories offer early glimpses of beloved characters Scout and Atticus, revealing their developmental roots before To Kill a Mockingbird. Cep also highlights how this new material sheds light on Lee's personality and her vibrant social life in New York.