“New York Times” bestselling author Colum McCann

By Randy Cohen

Published August 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM EDT

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Colum McCann is the “New York Times” bestselling author of “Let the Great World Spin.” His new novel, “Twist,” tells a propulsive story of rupture and repair in the digital age, delving into a hidden world deep under the ocean.

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