Join Barnard College in celebrating the recent publication of Idra Novey's latest novel at the Writers at Barnard event. This exciting event will feature a conversation between Idra Novey, a distinguished novelist, poet, and translator, and Jhumpa Lahiri, the Millicent C. McIntosh Professor of English and Director of Creative Writing at Barnard College. Novey's new novel, Take What You Need, explores the complex relationship between a stepmother and daughter, delving into themes of familial hurt and love. With a "ferocious intelligence" about the pursuit of beauty in a country undergoing turmoil, Novey's novel has received critical acclaim. Take What You Need has been named a spring fiction pick by The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal and is featured on The New Yorker's Best Books of 2023 list so far. Novey's previous works have also garnered recognition, with Ways to Disappear as a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for First Fiction and Those Who Knew as a finalist for the 2019 Clark Fiction Prize. Novey's writing has been translated into multiple languages and featured in renowned publications such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and The Guardian. This event will take place on November 16, 2023, at the Held Lecture Hall, Barnard College, in New York City. Admission is free, making it an accessible and enriching experience for all literature enthusiasts. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with two exceptional writers as they discuss Novey's captivating new novel and their journey in the world of literature.

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