We check in with Nelson DeMille, proud writer of mega-thrillers and prouder member of Mensa. Hear all about his faux-Tudor manse and learn what his (second) favorite cuisine is! Oh yeah, we read a couple of his books, too.

Mentioned in this episode: Nelson Demille's Writing Process and his Tudor Castle, McMansion Hell

Books mentioned: Nelson DeMille Gold Coast and The Charm School; Mohsin Hamid, Exit West; Marilynne Robinson, Housekeeping; Shirley Hazzard, The Transit of Venus; Barbara Walters, Audition.

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