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Lisa Ko
Novelist from New York City known for The Leavers (a National Book Award finalist) and the recent Memory Piece (Riverhead Books, 2024); here she reads and discusses Tracy K. Smith's poem.
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Aug 14, 2025
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Novelist Lisa Ko Reads Tracy K. Smith
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Lisa Ko, a New York City novelist known for her award-nominated work, reads and discusses Tracy K. Smith's poignant poem, “Don’t You Wonder, Sometimes?” She reflects on how rereading the poem connects past and present moments. Ko intertwines her personal memories of David Bowie with insights from her novel, The Leavers, highlighting themes of nostalgia and cultural memory. With a fascinating exploration of the poem's imagery and Bowie's influence, listeners will be captivated by her blend of literary and musical reminiscence.
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