Talking Volumes with Barbara Kingsolver

Author Barbara Kingsolver
Barbara Kingsolver at Talking Volumes at the Fitzgerald Theater on Nov. 11. Her latest book, "The Lacuna," is her first novel in nine years.
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Barbara Kingsolver's new novel, "The Lacuna," is the story of a man who spends his youth among legendary Mexican figures Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, then grows reclusive in older age. Journals from his tumultuous early life illustrate history in an unique way.

Kingsolver talked with Kerri Miller on Nov. 11 at the Fitzgerald Theater as part of the Talking Volumes regional book club series.

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