Katie Kitamura, an acclaimed author and recent recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, is poised to captivate audiences at Harvard on April 21, 2025, where she will engage in a compelling discussion about her latest novel, "Audition." Known for weaving midlife themes into her narratives, Kitamura's work explores the unsettling depths of human relationships against the backdrop of family dynamics.The novel delves into horror literature, examining the eerie and uncanny facets of life in a constricted New York City apartment, pushing the boundaries of reality and perception.