Molly Aitken Reads "This Is How It Happens"

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"Molly Aitken reads her story "This Is How It Happens," from the February 9, 2026, issue of the magazine. Aitken is the author of two novels, "The Island Child," from 2020, and "Bright I Burn," which was published in 2024. She won the 2023 Alice Hoffman Prize for Fiction."

Listen and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or other platforms. Sign up to receive the weekly Books & Fiction newsletter. Molly Aitken reads the story "This Is How It Happens" from the February 9, 2026 issue of the magazine. Aitken’s novels include The Island Child (2020) and Bright I Burn (2024). She won the 2023 Alice Hoffman Prize for Fiction. The reading is accessible across common podcast platforms and invites listeners to subscribe. The newsletter provides weekly updates about books and fiction and promotes featured readings and literary events.

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