The New Yorker: Fiction

Alice Munro, award-winning Canadian author, discusses her short story 'Axis' with Lauren Groff. They explore Munro's mastery of time and structure, as well as feminist themes and narrative techniques. They also delve into the significance of Avi's dream and the hidden meaning behind it.

Allegra Goodman reads John Updike's "A & P," and discusses it with The New Yorker's fiction editor, Deborah Treisman. "A & P" was published in the July 22, 1961, issue of The New Yorker and is collected in "The Early Stories: 1953-1975." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sam Lipsyte reads Thomas McGuane's "Cowboy," and discusses it with The New Yorker's fiction editor, Deborah Treisman. "Cowboy" was published in the September 19, 2005, issue of The New Yorker and is collected in "Gallatin Canyon." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Daniel Alarcon reads Roberto Bolano's "Gomez Palacio." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Anne Enright reads John Cheever's "The Swimmer." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Hilton Als reads James McCourt's "Kaye Wayfaring in 'Avenged'" Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Cynthia Ozick reads Steven Millhauser's "In the Reign of Harad IV." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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