This week on “BETA,” We’re revisiting conversations with some of our favorite authors. Ottessa Moshfegh will talk with us about her novel “My Year of Rest and Relaxation,” and Megan Abbott will discuss writing for HBO’s “The Deuce” and her novel, “Give Me Your Hand.” Also, Karen Russell joins us to talk about her beautifully written book, The Antidote.
Can Sleeping For A Year Help You Reboot Your Life?
Crime Novelist Megan Abbott’s Strong Women
Karen Russell on her novel, ‘The Antidote,’ and disaster’s road to hope
Episode Credits
- Doug Gordon Host
- Brad Kolberg Executive Producer
- Steve Gotcher Technical Director
- Ottessa Moshfegh Guest
- Megan Abbott Guest
- Karen Russell Guest
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