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Author Lesley Nneka Arimah answers your questions

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Author Lesley Nneka Arimah answers your questions about her recent book.

We've read a family saga, a comedic novel and an acclaimed memoir of growing up in rural Idaho. This month for "Now Read This," our book club in partnership with the New York Times: a debut collection of short stories ranging from realism to folktale to sci-fi. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Lesley Nneka Arimah, author of “What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky,” and announces next month's pick.

08/28/2018

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