Katie Kitamura’s “Audition”
Eric Newman and Medaya Ocher speak with writer Katie Kitamura about her recent novel, “Audition.”
By LARB Radio HourApril 18, 2025
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Katie Kitamura’s “Audition”
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Eric Newman and Medaya Ocher speak with writer Katie Kitamura about her recent novel, Audition, which explores a tense, complex relationship between a middle-aged actress and a young man who may or may not be her son. The book raises questions about the roles we play, the stories we inhabit, and the many choices we make. Audition is LARB’s Book Club pick this spring. Join in on the conversation here.
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