Brandon Taylor on art, loving across class and why he writes sex scenes

This week, host <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/1123917129/brittany-luse">Brittany Luse</a> chats with author and culture critic <a href="https://twitter.com/blgtylr">Brandon Taylor</a> about his latest novel, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671348/the-late-americans-by-brandon-taylor/"><em>The Late Americans</em></a>. The book is set in Iowa City and follows several characters pursuing love, art and the promise of prosperity. They discuss what's so American about <em>The Late Americans</em>, and how it's a departure from what's currently seen as fashionable in fiction.<br><br><em>You can follow us on Twitter </em><a href="https://twitter.com/npritsbeenamin"><em>@ItsBeenAMin</em></a><em> or email us at </em><a href="mailto:ibam@npr.org"><em>ibam@npr.org</em></a><em>.</em>