Curtis Sittenfeld: American Wife
Curtis Sittenfeld joins James Naughtie and a group of readers to answer questions about American Wife, her novel inspired by the life of Laura Bush.
Curtis Sittenfeld answers listener questions about American Wife, a novel which follows Alice Lindgren's path from school librarian to First Lady, and is based on the life of former First Lady Laura Bush.
Our next recording is at Broadcasting House in London on 13th October 2022. Juan Gabriel Vasquez will talking about his novel, The Sound Of Things Falling. To take part and ask a question, email bookclub@bbc.co.uk
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