James McBride on “The America that I write about when I write my books‪”‬ The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan

Bum-Bum, Elephant, Hot Sausage, and Sportcoat. Just a few of the characters created by the brilliant mind of James McBride, for his latest novel, Deacon King Kong. A soulful conversation with Mitchell Kaplan, with a little jazz piano on the side, courtesy of McBride. Yes, he is also an accomplished musician. Recorded in Miami and New Jersey.

Host: Mitchell Kaplan
Producer: Carmen Lucas
Editor: Justin Alvarez, Lit Hub RadioA beautiful
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