Here at Where We Live, this was a big year for books. Not only did we get the chance to speak with some terrific authors, we also launched our Where We Read newsletter, a destination for die-hard book lovers and the literary curious alike.

Today, we are going to listen back to a few of our favorite author conversations. We hear from Connecticut natives Ocean Vuong and Wally Lamb.

Listen back to their full interviews below:

• Wally Lamb's new book, 'The River Is Waiting,' explores prison injustice and forgiveness

• Connecticut native Ocean Vuong has a deep love for Hartford

GUESTS:

• Ocean Vuong: writer, professor and author of "The Emperor of Gladness"

• Wally Lamb: author of "The River Is Waiting." He is also the author of "She’s Come Undone" and "I Know This Much Is True."

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