Episode 54
Susan Orlean on living with animals and following her curiosity.
Angela talks to New Yorker staff writer and prolific nonfiction author Susan Orlean about life alongside animals and following her curiosity.
Lit Up · Angela Ledgerwood
November 15, 202232m 28s
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Show Notes
This week, Angela talks to New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean, the New York Times-bestselling author of Rin Tin Tin, Saturday Night, and The Orchid Thief (the basis for the Academy Award–winning film, Adaptation), among other books.The conversation begins with On Animals—Susan’s collection of favorites pieces exploring animal-human relationships—and her own experiences of living alongside various creatures. They also talk about honing your instincts as a writer and letting your curiosity lead you to unexpected places.Read Susan’s latest piece for the New Yorker about Dillie, a whitetail deer from Ohio.Explore Susan's books below:The Orchid ThiefSaturday NightRin Tin Tin: The Life and the LegendThe Library Book
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