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Brandon Taylor on art, loving across class and why he writes sex scenes

This week, host <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/1123917129/brittany-luse">Brittany Luse</a> chats with author and culture critic <a href="https://twitter.com/blgtylr">Brandon Taylor</a> about his latest novel, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671348/the-late-americans-by-brandon-taylor/">The Late Americans</a>. The book is set in Iowa City and follows several characters pursuing love, art and the promise of prosperity. They discuss what's so American about The Late Americans, and how it's a departure from what's currently seen as fashionable in fiction. You can follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/npritsbeenamin">@ItsBeenAMin</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:ibam@npr.org">ibam@npr.org</a>. Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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