Katie Kitamura, an acclaimed novelist and recently named 2025 Guggenheim Fellow, is stirring conversations about her latest work, "Audition." This thought-provoking novel explores the unsettling edges of midlife and family dynamics within a New York City apartment.In an insightful Katie Kitamura interview, she delves into her engagement with horror in literature, drawing inspiration from classics like "Rosemary’s Baby." As part of her upcoming visit to the Harvard Mahindra Center, she will discuss the nuanced themes of performance and privacy that permeate her fiction writing.