National Book Award Winner Sigrid Nunez (The Friend) and 5 Under 35 honoree Weike Wang (Chemistry) first met as teacher and student, when Wang turned her thesis into her debut novel. Join Nunez and Wang for readings and conversation about writing in and about New York; their latest books—The Vulnerables and Rental House; and their friendship.

Moderated by Ruth Dickey, Executive Director of the National Book Foundation, and presented in partnership with the Brooklyn Book Festival.

Plus, visit the National Book Foundation and Books Are Magic at the Festival marketplace at Booth #314 from 10:00am–6:00pm to purchase copies of the to-be-announced 2025 National Book Award Longlisters, select Books Are Magic merch, and limited Team Book totes while supplies last.