Gary Shteyngart's Latest Novel

Midday on WNYC | Sep 3, 2018

Gary Shteyngart discusses his new novel Lake Success. The book follows an unhappy Manhattan couple as they navigate a crumbling marriage, having a young autistic child, and an investigation into their finances. How these two flawed characters navigate the chaos of their own making is at the heart of this exploration of familial longing.

Gary Shteyngart will be at Barnes & Noble (Union Square) on September 4 at 7:00 pm. 

On September 5 at 7:30 pm Gary Shteyngart will be in conversation with Angela Ledgerwood at St. Joseph's College  (245 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205).  

This segment is guest hosted by Jenna Flanagan. 

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