The 4th of July is the United States of America’s Independence Day, and we take the opportunity to discuss American literature - and particularly, the idea of the “great American novel” and why it is so particular to the US. We wrap things up with a nod to World UFO Day, and the books that revel in telling stories of unidentified flying objects.

Produced by: Lee Chwi Lynn & Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn & Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories:  History,  People and Places,  Literature

Tags:  Evening Edition,  By the Book,  BtB,  4th of July,  USA,  Independence Day,  American Literature,  World UFO Day,