Katie Kitamura, an acclaimed author and a recent Guggenheim Fellow for fiction in 2025, continues to captivate readers with her latest novel, “Audition.” In this work, she delves into themes of performance in literature, exploring the unsettling nature of personal relationships and self-identity.Drawing inspiration from horror motifs, Kitamura’s narrative reveals the uncanny aspects of middle-aged life, shaping a story that resonates with many.