The New Yorker: Fiction

Jennifer Egan, acclaimed author of "A Visit from the Goon Squad," reads and discusses Lore Segal's poignant short story "The Reverse Bug." They delve into themes of migration, justice, and the moral complexities of history, drawing connections between personal narratives and collective trauma. The conversation highlights how humor intertwines with tragedy, revealing deep emotional insights. Egan also explores the role of immigrant stories in understanding past atrocities, challenging listeners to rethink issues of identity and accountability.

David Means reads Raymond Carver's "Chef's House." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie reads Jamaica Kincaid's "Figures in the Distance." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chris Adrian reads Donald Barthelme's "The Indian Uprising." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Salvatore Scibona reads Denis Johnson's "Two Men." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Rivka Galchen reads Leonard Michaels's "Cryptology." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Monica Ali reads Joshua Ferris's "The Dinner Party." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chang-Rae Lee reads Don DeLillo's "Baader-Meinhof." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Lorrie Moore reads Julie Hayden's "Day-Old Baby Rats." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Julian Barnes reads Frank O'Connor's "The Man of the World." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices