Allegra Goodman Reads "Deal-Breaker"

Allegra Goodman reads her story “ Deal-Breaker ,” from the January 12, 2026, issue of the magazine. Goodman is the author of ten books of fiction, including the novels “ Kaaterskill Falls ,” which was a National Book Award finalist, “ Sam ,” and “ Isola ,” published last year. Her new collection of linked stories, “ This Is Not About Us ,” will come out in February. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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This episode is 35:54 long.

This episode was published on Jan 4, 2026.

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