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Colson Whitehead brings Harlem through the ages to New Hampshire

Colson Whitehead
Colson Whitehead
The third book in the Harlem trilogy, Cool Machine, written by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead.
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The third book in the Harlem trilogy, Cool Machine, written by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead.

Authors on Main brings world-class writers to New Hampshire. In this episode, beloved author Colson Whitehead visits the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord to sit down with NHPR’s Julia Barnett and discuss the third and final novel in his Harlem trilogy, Cool Machine.

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Another intimate look at salesman-by-day, fence-by-night Ray Carney and the changing landscape of New York City, this novel challenges traditional ideas surrounding morality and ownership, contemplating whether a crime committed to combat injustice and oppression is truly morally wrong. Is stealing from thieves a moral failing?

This conversation was recorded live on July 24, 2026.

Authors on Main is part of NHPR Books, which airs every Saturday at 3 p.m. You can explore all of our past conversations and literary content here.

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As the host of All Things Considered, I work to hold those in power accountable and elevate the voices of Granite Staters who are changemakers in their community, and make New Hampshire the unique state it is. What questions do you have about the people who call New Hampshire home?
Olivia Comolli is a programming producer for NHPR, starting in 2026. Originally from Massachusetts, she got her start at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. Olivia is in charge of programs such as NHPR Books and Live From Studio D and The Hop Sessions.
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