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Author Min Jin Lee: ‘Dua Lipa and Beyoncé give me hope for the next generation’

Korean-American author Min Jin Lee talks about her personal style, favourite building, gifts given and received, and favourite room in her Harlem home. She recommends The Persuaders by Anand Giridharadas and listens to various podcasts.

Korean-American author Min Jin Lee talks about her personal style, favourite building, and best gifts given and received.
Lee's favourite read of the past year is The Persuaders by Anand Giridharadas, which she recommends for its message of reconciliation.
Lee's favourite room in her Harlem home is her study, where she has a brown sofa for napping and two teddy bears from her husband.
Lee's beauty and wellbeing gurus include Mamoru Takahashi, an elegant hairstylist, and Steven Fetherhuff, a brilliant Pilates teacher.
Lee listens to various podcasts, including Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway for tech and business, and The Ezra Klein Show for news and politics.

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