Author Mona Simpson

Hosted by Madeleine Brand Apr. 28, 2014

Author Mona Simpson joins Madeleine Brand in KCRW’s studios to talk about her latest novel, Casebook, set right here in Santa Monica.

Credits

Guest:
Mona Simpson - novelist - @_MonaSimpson

Host:
Madeleine Brand

Producers:
Andrew Walsh, Christian Bordal, Matt Holzman, Jolie Myers, Anna Scott

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