{"book":{"book":"The Siren","author":"Tomi Adeyemi","publicationYear":"","description":"The Siren is a novel by Tomi Adeyemi that takes place on a college campus. Unlike her previous fantasy works, this book is grounded in the real world and explores contemporary settings and themes. In the episode, Adeyemi discusses the creative process behind writing a real-world story and shifting away from epic fantasy. She also touches upon the personal and professional experiences that influenced her writing during this period. The novel represents a new direction in Adeyemi's storytelling following her breakout success.","image":"https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2160x2160+0+0/resize/3000/quality/66/format/jpg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F96%2F4a%2F1e0f3745447cb93de1b8809e99fd%2F394d7037-77d7-48c6-9360-92f25462140b.jpg","date":"2026-10-07"}}