The American television and fiction writer discusses his latest novel, winner of the 2020 U.S. National Book Award, an entertaining story about representation, identity and the pursuit of a leading role.

Charles Yu's Interior Chinatown looks at anti-Asian racism through the eyes of a Hollywood actor

<p>When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. You’ll always walk away with big questions to ponder and new books to read.</p>

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When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. You’ll always walk away with big questions to ponder and new books to read.

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Charles Yu's Interior Chinatown looks at anti-Asian racism through the eyes of a Hollywood actor

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