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Journalist Ada Calhoun grew up on St. Marks Place in the seventies and eighties, which she describes as simultaneously apocalyptic and magical. She returns home to explore the street’s history in her book, “St. Marks is Dead.” She discusses the special nostalgia for St. Marks Place’s vibe and why she takes comfort from history in ever-changing New York City.

When British author Hari Kunzru moved to America in 2008, he found inspiration for his latest book, “White Tears,” a mysterious ghost story centered on the blues. He talks about the political climate surrounding race in America today and why he wanted to write a ghost story to comment on modern-day racial tensions.

Author Jason Reynolds sat down with Lisa Lucas at the National Book Foundation Conference: Why Reading Matters. They discussed his many projects, including his four-part Track series and his upcoming Miles Morales Spider-Man novel. He talks about the electricity he feels when a story clicks and why we need inclusive storytelling in every medium for every age group.

Jeremiah Moss moved to New York in the 90s, which he calls a "Harold and Maude" story. He started a blog in 2007 to chart the disappearance of beloved small businesses in his neighborhood, forming the basis of his book, "Vanishing the New York: How a Great City Lost Its Soul." He talks about how gentrification changes the character of the city itself and what residents can do to fight back.