J. Courtney Sullivan on Stories That Don’t Get Told

J. Courtney Sullivan is the author of “The Cliffs,” Reese’s Book Club pick for July. Known for her multilayered generational narratives, her work has received acclaim from icons like Gloria Steinem, Oprah Winfrey, and Reese Witherspoon. In today's episode, she discusses the central themes of her novel — the constraints and opportunities determined by a woman’s moment in history, and the poetry found when we delve deep into the history of a place. You can find “The Cliffs” on Apple Books or wherever you get your books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.