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Daniel Mason's 'Country People' and the slow search for identity and belonging

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By Rachel Barenbaum, Jessica Hunt Verified, Olivia Comolli
| Writers On A New England Stage
Country People novel by Daniel Mason In July 2026, NHPR’s Rachel Barenbaum spoke at length with novelist, Daniel Mason, about his latest work, Country People. Hear Writers on a New England Stage Saturdays at 3 p.m. on NHPR Books, or download each conversation wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Country People is a fractal telling about a man who just wants to live his life in the face of the extraordinary.
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Check This Out: Find your next read from our sizzling summer recommendations

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By Rachel Barenbaum
| New Hampshire Public Radio Verified
We’ve gathered together some favorite authors to offer their suggestions for summer reading, including Jayne Allen, Chris Bohjalian, Katherine Center, Sara MacLean, and Zibby Owens. In addition, host and author Rachel Barenbaum has some books from New England authors to recommend. From Jayne Allen: "Die for Me" by Shirlene Obuobi "The Revelation of Dionne Daphne" by Mara Brock Akil "The Best Man: Unfinished Business" by Malcolm D.
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Check This Out: Yu-Mei Balasingamchow & 'Names Have Been Changed' plus Katherine Center

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By Rachel Barenbaum
| New Hampshire Public Radio Verified
Check This Out features author and host Rachel Barenbaum in conversation with up-and-coming authors you may not have discovered yet. "Names Have Been Changed" is about Ophir — not her real name — who starts a confessional podcast about her years on the run around the globe. "Names Have Been Changed" by Yu-Mei Balasingamchow is a suspenseful, outrageous, and poignant debut novel. Filled with danger and twists, it’s ultimately a story about immigration and belonging.
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