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Gabfest Reads: How a David Copperfield Reimagining Speaks to the Soul of Appalachia

Gabfest Reads: How a David Copperfield Reimagining Speaks to the Soul of Appalachia

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Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, and John Dickerson talk with author Barbara Kingsolver about her new book, Demon Copperhead. They discuss her inspiration for the novel, what we keep getting wrong about Appalachia, and more.   


Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)


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