Welcome to episode 20 of the Harper Perennial Podcast, a show about the life of books.

Singer-Songwriter and Author Willy Vlautin returns to the podcast to discuss his new novel, Northline, and its accompanying soundtrack CD.

Northline is the story of Allison Johnson, a troubled young woman struggling to leave an abusive relationship behind as she starts a new life in Reno. Her imaginary conversations with Paul Newman are perhaps her only comfort.

Northline is available now at bookstores and online retailers.

Visit the official Northline website.

Listen to our podcast about Willy Vlautin's first novel, The Motel Life.

Also, be sure to visit HarperPerennial.com, the Harper Perennial blog, OliveReader.com, and the Harper Perennial MySpace page.

All content copyright HarperCollins Publishers. All music in this podcast is copyright Willy Vlautin, used with permission.

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