Mira Jacob, Kiese Laymon, and Saeed Jones on the Art of Memoir

Bookable features established authors and emerging talent in conversation with host and author Amanda Stern, perhaps best known for creating the Happy Ending Music & Reading Series at New York’s famous Joe’s Pub and Symphony Space. With an immersive sound experience designed around each episode, Bookable takes you on an audio exploration of a book—usually […] The post Mira Jacob, Kiese Laymon, and Saeed Jones on the Art of Memoir first appeared on Literary Hub. Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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