Pulitzer Prize winning author Jane Smiley draws on St. Louis roots for latest novel
Apr 26, 2024
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley’s new novel “Lucky” is set in St. Louis and reflects some of the author’s upbringing. The story follows Jodie Rattler, a folk musician who rises to fame through changing times. Smiley talks about why she set the book in her hometown and how the novel reflects her journey as a writer.