Episode 35 — Tayari Jones
Summary: Tayari Jones is the guest. She is the author of the novel SILVER SPARROW, now available from Algonquin Books. Library Journal, in a starred review, calls it a "a graceful and shining work about finding the truth." Topics of conversation include: writing, bad romance, Judy Blume, Atlanta, child characters, Ron Carlson, Spelman College, puberty, Chris Rock, The Giving Tree, help, Oprah, Nigeria, Fulbrights, Harvard, letter-writing, pen pals, business, book tours, typewriters, cynicism, dressing up, cleanliness, and new book ideas.