Souvankham Thammavongsa’s novel follows workers and clients interacting inside a nail salon over the course of a single day.

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In her debut novel, "Pick a Color," Souvankham Thammavongsa details the day in the life of both a nail salon and its owner. NPR's Scott Simon talks with her about it.