Families are Messy, Aren’t They?: New Fiction by Karan Mahajan and Bsrat Mezghebe

The new novels by Karan Mahajan (“The Complex”) and Bsrat Mezghebe (“I Hope You Find What You’re Looking For”) are odes to family, taking place against the backdrop of major conflicts. But what happens when long-buried secrets emerge in tight-knit families? These two talented writers wrestle with the complications of family life and generational ties. Moderated by Justine Kenin at the National Book Festival.