Interview with Geraldine Brooks - HORSE

In this interview, Geraldine and I discuss Horse, how she learned about the horse Lexington, her research and visiting the Smithsonian's Museum Support Center, how popular horse racing was in the 1800s, tackling 3 timelines, the significance of the title, and much more.
Geraldine's recommended reads are:

1. Overstory by Richard Powers

2. Worn: A People's History of Clothing by Sofi Thanhauser

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