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Alix E. Harrow on STARLING HOUSE
4 november 2023 · 37 min
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow is a haunted house story for those of us who love books, creepy fairy tales and Southern Gothic themes. Harrow joins us to talk about her personal connections to the novel, the ties to children's literature, the differences in writing novels vs. short stories and more with guest host, Kat Sarfas. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Kat Sarfas and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
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Alice McDermott on ABSOLUTION
2 november 2023 · 50 min
"It does come down to that moment, when as a reader or as a writer entering into a story we say — it's not about me, it's about you." Lees meer
Alice McDermott's Absolution shines a light on the dynamic lives of American women as they navigate the tumultuous era of the Vietnam War. McDermott joins us to talk about the untold pieces of American history, the evolution of her career as a writer, the power and impact of language in fiction and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (episode):
Absolution by Alice McDermott
The Quiet American by Graham Greene
The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott
A Flag for Sunrise by Robert Stone
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard
Family Meal by Bryan Washington
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
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Amanda Peters on THE BERRY PICKERS
31 oktober 2023 · 33 min
"There's nothing truer than fiction, because you can always find yourself in the work." Lees meer
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters is the story of a Mi'kmaq girl who goes missing and the grief, turmoil and hope that they find as they move forward. Peters joins us to talk about her personal connections to the novel, crafting her characters, connection through storytelling and more with guest host, Jenna Seery.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
The Underpainter by Jane Urquhart
The Circle by Katherena Vermette
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga
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Poured Over Double Shot: K-Ming Chang and Anbara Salam
28 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 13 min
Organ Meats by K-Ming Chang connects lyrical, dreamy prose and visceral reality in the story of two girls who navigate their complicated friendship in a world they build with feral dogs and otherworldly connection. Chang joins us to talk about writing in a nonlinear way, creating personal and cultural mythologies and finding connection through literature. Lees meer
Anbara Salam's Hazardous Spirits explores the mystical, opulent and sometimes dangerous world of Spiritualism in 1920s Scotland. Salam joins us to talk about writing the time period after a crisis and its connection to today, the specificity of her research and creating stories that may not wrap up neatly.
Listen in as these authors speak separately with guest host, Jenna Seery.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
Organ Meats by K-Ming Chang
Hazardous Spirits by Anbara Salam
Bestiary by K-Ming Chang
Gods of Want by K-Ming Chang
Belladonna by Anbara Salam
Affinity by Sarah Waters
Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward
The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters
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Jhumpa Lahiri on ROMAN STORIES
26 oktober 2023 · 36 min
In Roman Stories Jhumpa Lahiri translates her own writing from Italian in a feat of language and a love and connection to Rome itself. Lahiri joins us to talk about the role of a translator in literature, language and identity, exophonic authors and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
Translating Myself and Others by Jhumpa Lahiri
Trick by Domenico Starnone
Metamorphoses by Ovid
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Jesmyn Ward on LET US DESCEND
24 oktober 2023 · 50 min
"I think that messy, sort of evolving spiritual element of Black Americans' lives ... has allowed us to survive, and not only to survive, but also to thrive." Lees meer
Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward balances grief and injustice with joy and reclamation in a sweeping, lyrical novel that brings often overlooked history into the light. Ward joins us to talk about exploring historical fiction, writing beyond the world we can explain, and finding the connections between literature, grief, connection and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Madyson.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward
Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
Where the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn Ward
Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
Beloved by Toni Morrison
Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson
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Rick Riordan on THE CHALICE OF THE GODS
21 oktober 2023 · 40 min
Percy Jackson returns at long last in The Chalice of the Gods. Rick Riordan brings back the characters that started it all in a new adventure as they face down one of their toughest challenges yet — getting into college. Riordan joins us to talk about the return to his beloved series, collaborating with incredible authors in his publishing imprint, adapting his work for the screen and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Madyson. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
The Beast Player by Nahoko Uehashi
Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Choksi
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Poured Over Double Shot: Sy Montgomery with Matt Patterson and Margaret Renkl
19 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 16 min
Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell by Sy Montgomery with illustrations by Matt Patterson brings these wondrous creatures to the forefront as we learn about their personalities, complex ecosystems and their connections to humanity in a variety of ways. Montgomery and Patterson join us to talk about their love of turtles, the importance of local conservation and rescues, what we can learn from turtles and nature in general and more. Lees meer
Margaret Renkl's The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year is a literary devotional featuring beautiful artwork that follows the natural world week by week through the splendor of a year. Renkl joins us to talk about the importance of slowing down to appreciate the world around us, connecting to the plants and animals in our surroundings, the impacts of changing climate and more.
Listen in as these authors speak separately with guest host, Jenna Seery.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery with illustrations by Matt Patterson
The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl
Late Migrations by Margaret Renkl
Graceland, At Last by Margaret Renkl
The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery
How To Be A Good Creature by Sy Montgomery
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Jacqueline Woodson on REMEMBER US
17 oktober 2023 · 49 min
"I expect my reader to meet me halfway with their own experiences and fill in the white space, fill in what's left unsaid." Lees meer
Remember Us by Jacqueline Woodson brings the reader to Brooklyn in the 70s to examine memory and acceptance through the eyes of one girl from her childhood and beyond. Woodson joins us to talk about writing for young people, the themes of childhood and nostalgia, creating identity through literature and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Remember Us by Jacqueline Woodson
Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson
Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
The Unsettled by Ayana Mathis
Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson
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Poured Over Double Shot: Bryan Washington and Curtis Chin
14 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 36 min
Family Meal by Bryan Washington features the importance of food, friends and connection with a cast of characters working through the transitions in life. Washington joins us to talk about the identity of place, how he writes the messiness of life, staying truthful to characters and their struggles and more. Lees meer
Curtis Chin's Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant follows the author's life as he grew up in and around his family's restaurant where he came to better understand himself and those around him. Chin joins us to talk about the perils of writing about your relatives, the nuances of cultural identity, a very particular Detroit meal and more.
Listen in as these authors speak separately with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Family Meal by Bryan Washington
Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin
Memorial by Bryan Washington
Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto
Love in the Big City by Sang Young Park
100 Boyfriends by Brontez Purnell
Mott Street by Ava Chin
The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang
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Jean Kwok on THE LEFTOVER WOMAN
12 oktober 2023 · 43 min
"I want people to read it with joy, just for the story. But I do hope that they'll pick up something else along the way about … deeper things." Lees meer
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok finds two women on incredibly different paths in life in collision as they grapple with issues of culture, class and motherhood. Kwok joins us to talk about how she started a career in writing, the importance and language and cultural identity, how books open doors to learning and growth and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Madyson and Mary.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok
Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok
Mambo in Chinatown by Jean Kwok
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni
Broadway Butterfly by Sara DiVello
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
Greek Lessons by Han Kang
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
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Justin Torres on BLACKOUTS
10 oktober 2023 · 53 min
"I wanted it to feel like stepping off the world..." Lees meer
Blackouts by Justin Torres explores love, loss and the stories we leave behind with inventive and transformative form and prose. Torres joins us to talk about the source material for this novel, the importance of telling queer stories, navigating legacy, loneliness and identity and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Blackouts by Justin Torres
We the Animals by Justin Torres
Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo
Kiss of the Spider Woman by Manuel Puig
The Unsettled by Ayana Mathis
City of God by Gil Cuadros
Ordinary Notes by Christina Sharpe
Punks by John Keene
In Case of Emergency by Mahsa Mohebali
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Pauls Toutonghi on THE REFUGEE OCEAN
7 oktober 2023 · 38 min
Our October Discover Pick is The Refugee Ocean by Pauls Toutonghi, featuring musical prose and interwoven stories that cross generations and countries to explore what it means to be an immigrant and the resiliency of the human spirit. Toutonghi joins us to talk about his family connection to the novel, using fiction to connect to the human experience, the long process of writing this book and more with guest host, Jenna Seery. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
The Refugee Ocean by Pauls Toutonghi
The Overstory by Richard Powers
All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Soccer in Sun and Shadow by Eduardo Galeano
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
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Safiya Sinclair on HOW TO SAY BABYLON
5 oktober 2023 · 49 min
"Language doesn't just exist on the page … It's about how you embody it." Lees meer
How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair is a poetic memoir about growing up as a Rastafari woman in Jamaica and how words and writing empowered her voice. Sinclair joins us to talk about the literary connections in her poetry, shedding light on the reality of her upbringing, and the identity that comes with writing and reading with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
Cannibal by Safiya Sinclair
The Tempest by William Shakespeare
Educated by Tara Westover
The Star-Apple Kingdom by Derek Walcott
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Poured Over Double Shot: Jonathan Lethem and Benjamín Labatut
3 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 35 min
Jonathan Lethem's Brooklyn Crime Novel brings readers to New York in the 70s and the cast of characters it contains. Lethem joins us to talk about creating something different than he'd done before, writing memory and nostalgia, the joy of bookselling and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. Lees meer
The Maniac by Benjamín Labatut defies genre with an examination and exploration of science and humanity from the Manhattan Project to the advent of A.I. Labatut joins us to talk about the dark art of writing, the mystery and mythology of existence, the importance of story and more with guest host, Jenna Seery. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Jamie and Marc.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
Brooklyn Crime Novel by Jonathan Lethem
The Maniac by Benjamín Labatut
The Fortress of Solitude by Jonathan Lethem
Desperate Characters by Paula Fox
Another Country by James Baldwin
Steelwork by Gilbert Sorrentino
Last Exit to Brooklyn by Hubert Selby Jr.
When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamín Labatut
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
Underworld by Don DeLillo
The New Life by Tom Crewe
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V.E. Schwab on THE FRAGILE THREADS OF POWER
30 september 2023 · 53 min
"My biggest goal was to convert people who said they don't like fantasy." Lees meer
V.E. Schwab's Shades of Magic series has enchanted us with wit, wonder and a world not unlike our own, filled with heroes and intrigue. Her newest addition, The Fragile Threads of Power, brings our favorite characters on a new adventure. Schwab joins us to talk about returning to her magical version of London, the role of social media for authors and readers, vampire novels and more with guest host, Kat Sarfas. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Madyson and Marc.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Kat Sarfas and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab
The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith
Painted Devils by Margaret Owen
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey
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Ayana Mathis on THE UNSETTLED
28 september 2023 · 55 min
The Unsettled by Ayana Mathis follows a family through generations from small town Alabama to Philadelphia in the 80s as they struggle, succeed and learn to care for each other. Mathis joins us to talk about how long it took her to write this book, keeping joy in hard stories, how real events and culture shape her characters and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
The Unsettled by Ayana Mathis
The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis
Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Philadelphia Fire by John Edgar Wideman
A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel
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C Pam Zhang on LAND OF MILK AND HONEY
26 september 2023 · 48 min
"It really illuminates these questions of privilege and pleasure, and what kind of joy we can look forward to in the human experience as things continue to get worse." Lees meer
In a world facing food scarcity and limited resources, a young chef enters a world of allure, privilege, abundance (and their consequences) in Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang. Zhang joins us to talk about the mythology of the worlds she creates, the secret to great food writing, the politics of privilege and pleasure and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang
How Much of These Hills Is Gold by C Pam Zhang
The Lover by Marguerite Duras
Provence, 1970 by Luke Barr
Prophet by Helen Macdonald and Sin Blaché
H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
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Lauren Groff on THE VASTER WILDS
23 september 2023 · 46 min
"This book is the most personal because it is what I feel about the world itself." Lees meer
The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff is a beautiful and propulsive survival story that brings new life to wilderness fiction. Groff joins us to talk about her extensive drafting process, her varied influences, getting language right in historical fiction and more live at Barnes & Noble Union Square with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books:
The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
Arcadia by Lauren Groff
Matrix by Lauren Groff
Middlemarch by George Eliot
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Anagrams by Lorrie Moore
A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel
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Poured Over Double Shot: Daniel Mason and Paul Murray
21 september 2023 · 1 uur 39 min
Daniel Mason's North Woods follows one house in the woods of New England as it passes through families (with inhabitants both human and not) and endures natural and human history. Mason joins us to talk about how he connected with his setting, writing a novel covering a large timespan, playing with form and more. Lees meer
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray chronicles the saga of a family in a post-economic-collapse Ireland. Murray joins us to talk about the cultural background of his novel, writing a dysfunctional family, the influences of Joyce and Faulkner and more.
Listen in as these authors speak separately with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
North Woods by Daniel Mason
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
The Piano Tuner by Daniel Mason
The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason
Walden by Henry David Thoreau
Skippy Dies by Paul Murray
Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
Ulysses by James Joyce
Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon
The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen
Who Will Run the Frog Hospital by Lorrie Moore
As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
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Poured Over Double Shot: Nathan Hill and Ben Fountain
19 september 2023 · 1 uur 38 min
Wellness by Nathan Hill follows a marriage over decades through a variety of successes, challenges and surprises. Hill joins us to talk about how long it took him to write his novel, describing a realistic marriage, the power of algorithms and more. Lees meer
Ben Fountain's Devil Makes Three brings readers to Haiti in 1991 with a cast of characters ranging from divers looking for shipwrecked treasure to CIA agents navigating a country in the midst of political unrest. Fountain joins us to talk about his connection to Haiti and the research he has done, the unique historical events that provide the backdrop for the novel, his influences and more.
Listen in as these authors speak separately with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
Wellness by Nathan Hill
Devil Makes Three by Ben Fountain
The Nix by Nathan Hill
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders
Sixty Stories by Donald Barthelme
Forty Stories by Donald Barthelme
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain
Brief Encounters with Che Guevara by Ben Fountain
Beautiful Country Burn Again by Ben Fountain
The Immaculate Invasion by Bob Shacochis
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Andrew Leland on THE COUNTRY OF THE BLIND
16 september 2023 · 48 min
"I feel like I could actually follow you through this journey and come out of it changed rather than abused by my ignorance." Lees meer
The Country of the Blind by Andrew Leland blends memoir, history and culture in a study of the experience of blindness and how it effects both the individual and society as a whole. Leland joins us to talk about the connection between blindness and literacy, the language around disability, the long process he took to write this book and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
The Country of the Blind by Andrew Leland
Paradise Lost by John Milton
Finnegans Wake by James Joyce
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Poured Over Double Shot: Claudia Dey and Sheena Patel
14 september 2023 · 1 uur 19 min
Claudia Dey's novel Daughter is a stark and beautiful portrait of the complicated dynamic between a young artist and her father. Dey joins us to talk about creating the distinct voice of the novel, complicated family relationships, writing a novel that's true and more. Lees meer
I'm a Fan by Sheena Patel is a visceral look at one young woman's descent into the world of social media obsession with a sharp look at today's internet culture and what it means to exist online. Patel joins us to talk about the absurdity of internet fame, unlikable female characters, combining memes with literature and more.
Listen in as these authors speak separately with guest host Jenna Seery.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
Daughter by Claudia DeyI'm a Fan by Sheena Patel
Heartbreaker by Claudia Dey
Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel
I Love Dick by Chris Kraus
Motherhood by Sheila Heti
Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong
Life with Picasso by Françoise Gilot
Intimacy by Hanif Kureishi
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Mona Awad on ROUGE
12 september 2023 · 54 min
"… this was a book about beauty, and I wanted it to be very honest." Lees meer
In Mona Awad's Rouge, gothic family-drama meets fairy tale (with a hint of horror) as a young woman navigates the world of youth and beauty in the aftermath of her mother's death.
Awad joins us to talk about how her obsession with skincare led to writing this book, creating a mother and daughter dynamic, the importance of writing with a distinct voice and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Madyson.
This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Rouge by Mona Awad
Bunny by Mona Awad
13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl by Mona Awad
American Psycho Bret Easton Ellis
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
Good Morning, Midnight by Jean RhysFeatured Books (TBR Topoff):
Maeve Fly by CJ Leede
Siren Queen by Nghi Vo -
Emma Donoghue on LEARNED BY HEART
9 september 2023 · 43 min
"My specialty is digging up obscure stories where there are just enough facts to really stimulate the imagination." Lees meer
Emma Donoghue's newest novel, Learned by Heart, tells the story of young, enigmatic Anne Lister and her first love, an orphaned heiress born in India. Donoghue joins us to talk about the role Anne Lister has played in her life, crowdsourcing research, the importance of historical fiction and more with guest host, Jenna Seery. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Mary.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue
Room by Emma Donoghue
The Wonder by Emma Donoghue
Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue
Haven by Emma Donoghue
Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
Matrix by Lauren Groff
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
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Maria Bamford on SURE, I'LL JOIN YOUR CULT: A MEMOIR OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND THE QUEST TO BELONG ANYWHERE
7 september 2023 · 41 min
Maria Bamford's hilarious memoir Sure, I'll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and a Quest to Belong Anywhere blends the honesty and compassion of a memoir about mental health with her unique brand of absurd, laugh-out-loud humor. Bamford joins us to talk about the realities of writing a book, the importance of honesty around tough subjects, some of the books she loves and more with guest host, Jenna Seery. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Jamie. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
Sure, I'll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford
The Center Cannot Hold by Elyn R. Sacks
Madness by Marya Hornbacher
Marbles by Ellen Forney
Rock Steady by Ellen Forney
Hogbook and Lazer Eyes by Maria Bamford and Scott Marvel Cassidy
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
Sleepwalk With Me by Mike Birbiglia
The World's Worst Assistant by Sona Movsesian
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Zadie Smith on THE FRAUD
5 september 2023 · 1 uur 6 min
"There's no higher version of historical fiction to me than that, the feeling of being transported." Lees meer
Zadie Smith's The Fraud brings all the excitement of a Victorian novel with a cast of characters that will be familiar (Charles Dickens, anyone?) and a wild web of plots that combine the best of historical fiction with themes that still resonate. Smith joins us to talk about the different process she used while writing, the importance of knowing and understanding history, freedom, resistance and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Jamie.
This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
The Fraud by Zadie Smith
NW by Zadie Smith
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
The Blue Flower by Penelope Fitzgerald
The New Life by Tom Crewe
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
The Book of Salt by Monique Truong
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Joanna Moorhead on SURREAL SPACES: THE LIFE AND ART OF LEONORA CARRINGTON
2 september 2023 · 42 min
"I think that she would have given — to anyone who had been lucky enough to spend time with her — was just this thirst for curiosity." Lees meer
Surreal Spaces is Joanna Moorhead's in-depth and personal biography of her own long-lost cousin, Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington. Moorhead joins us to talk about uncovering the truth about her famous relative, Carrington's eventful life and career, the importance of highlighting women artists and more with guest host, Allie Ludlow.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Allie Ludlow and mixed by Harry Liang.
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Featured Books (Episode):
Surreal Spaces: The Life and Art of Leonora Carrington by Joanna Moorhead
The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel
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Isabel Cañas on VAMPIRES OF EL NORTE
31 augustus 2023 · 47 min
"I've been asked, why do you blend genres so much? And the simple answer is that it's what I want to read." Lees meer
Horror meets romance meets historical fiction in Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas. This genre-bending novel will have something for any reader — whether they're looking for spooky, spicy or something in between. Cañas joins us to talk about her research process, the connection between this book and her own family, the importance of genre fiction and more with guest host, Jenna Seery. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Madyson and Mary.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
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Featured Books (Episode):
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Lone Women by Victor LaValle
Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno Garcia
A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
Island Witch by Amanda Jayatissa
The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
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Poured Over Double Shot: Angie Kim and John Manuel Arias
29 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 34 min
Angie Kim's Happiness Falls is a family drama with an unconventional cast of characters centered around a missing persons case. Kim joins us to talk about disability awareness in fiction, how she started writing, getting into her narrator's head and more. Lees meer
Where There Was Fire by John Manuel Arias is a rich novel of secrets, loss and a government coverup set in Costa Rica. Arias joins us to talk about his own family's connection to the novel, the effects of colonial intervention in Central America, how long it took him to write the book and more.
Listen in as these authors speak separately with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Jamie and Marc.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Where There Was Fire by John Manuel Arias
Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
True Biz by Sara Nović
Mystic River by Dennis Lehane
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
The Art of Death by Edwidge Danticat
The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
The Dew Breaker by Edwidge Danticat
La Familia de Pascual Duarte by Camilo Jose Cela
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
The Apartment by Ana Menéndez
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Alice Carrière on EVERYTHING/NOTHING/SOMEONE
26 augustus 2023 · 40 min
"I wrote this very simply to stay alive." Lees meer
Alice Carrière's beautiful and intense memoir of her unconventional childhood, her mental health journey through the failings of the psychiatric system and more that eventually led her to a life of reconciliation and reconstruction. Carrière joins us to talk about why she wrote the book now, the connectivity of writing and reading, her love of audiobooks and more with guest host Jenna Seery.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
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Featured Books (Episode):
Everything/Nothing/Someone by Alice Carrière
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey
The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis
Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Nausea by Jean-Paul Sartre
The Passion According to G.H. by Clarice Lispector
Bloodchild by Octavia E. Butler
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Jill Lepore on THE DEADLINE
24 augustus 2023 · 54 min
"Having that store of memories that history can be, if done well, is a really tremendous form of solace." Lees meer
Jill Lepore, historian and author of These Truths, returns with The Deadline, a collection of essays ranging from the personal to the political. Lepore joins us to talk about how she came to compile this collection, her connection to Mary Shelley, and the progress to be made in what constitutes the historical record (and who gets to tell it) with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
The Deadline by Jill Lepore
These Truths by Jill Lepore
This America by Jill Lepore
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones
A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
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Prachi Gupta on THEY CALLED US EXCEPTIONAL: AND OTHER LIES THAT RAISED US
22 augustus 2023 · 43 min
"My book is really an attempt to change that conversation and begin to dismantle some of these pressures so that we don't have to be upheld to these standards." Lees meer
Prachi Gupta's memoir, They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies That Raised Us, combines meticulous research with the challenging and emotional story of her own family to reveal the truth of the model minority myth and those it affects. Gupta joins us to talk about why she wrote this book, the myth of American Exceptionalism, how it feels to put this kind of work out into the world and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
They Called Us Exceptional by Prachi Gupta
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Adrian McKinty on THE DETECTIVE UP LATE
19 augustus 2023 · 49 min
The Detective Up Late is the newest installment in the Sean Duffy series by Adrian McKinty following a detective solving his final case in Northern Ireland in the 90s. This former B&N bookseller joins us to talk about the experience of living through The Troubles, the difference between writing mystery and thriller, the war between vinyl and CDs and more with guest host, Chris Gillespie. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
The Detective Up Late by Adrian McKintyThe Chain by Adrian McKinty
The Island by Adrian McKinty
Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
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Kai Bird on AMERICAN PROMETHEUS: THE TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY OF J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER
17 augustus 2023 · 54 min
"Dr. Oppenheimer, Dr. Oppenheimer. I've been waiting decades to meet you!" Lees meer
The inspiration for the new movie Oppenheimer, Kai Bird's incredible biography, American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, follows the complicated and consequential life of one of the most influential scientists in human history. Bird joins us to talk about the film, the amount of time it took to write the book, the fluidity of history and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
American Prometheus by Kai Bird
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Helen Macdonald and Sin Blaché on PROPHET
15 augustus 2023 · 42 min
What happens to reality when nostalgia and memory become weaponized? Part speculative thriller, part queer romance, all page-turning excitement and intrigue, Prophet by Helen Macdonald and Sin Blaché has something for every reader. The authors join us to talk about how they came to coauthor the novel, writing fun, vibrant and infuriating characters, combining genres and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Prophet by Helen Macdonald and Sin Blaché
H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald
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Poured Over Double Shot: Esmeralda Santiago and Elizabeth Acevedo
10 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 43 min
Las Madres follows a group of mothers and daughters between Puerto Rico and the U.S. as they face challenges of health, natural disaster and family secrets with rich, warm prose and characters. Esmeralda Santiago joins us to talk about her personal connection to her characters, the challenge of writing real events, representing Puerto Rican history and culture and more. Lees meer
Elizabeth Acevedo's Family Lore brings the secrets of a generational saga and the surprises of magical realism together in her adult debut. Acevedo joins us to talk about writing prose and poetry, the importance of silence and power, the danger women face in the world and more. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Mary and Marc.
Listen in as these authors speak separately with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
Featured Books (Episode):
Las Madres by Esmeralda Santiago
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
Conquistadora by Esmeralda Santiago
When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago
Almost a Woman by Esmeralda Santiago
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
Blessing the Boats by Lucille Clifton
Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw
Afterlife by Julia Alvarez
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
Lotería by Mario Alberto Zambrano
The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani
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James McBride on THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE
8 augustus 2023 · 54 min
"People who love books, we're the last line of reason and discourse…" Lees meer
National Book Award winner James McBride's newest novel, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store showcases the complicated and compassionate lives of the inhabitants of a small Pennsylvania town. McBride joins us to discuss the research he does, his personal connections to the book, telling stories that need to be told and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
The Good Lord Bird by James McBride
Deacon King Kong by James McBride
Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow
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Poured Over Double Shot: Khashayar J. Khabushani and Jamel Brinkley
5 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 36 min
I Will Greet the Sun Again by Khashayar J. Khabushani is the story of a young Iranian American boy growing up in the San Fernando Valley with his brothers. With basketball, his family and the influences around him, he begins to understand his identity. Khabushani joins us to talk about the different realities within L.A., the rewriting process, what he learned as a teacher and more. Lees meer
With ten rich and beautifully crafted stories, Jamel Brinkley's collection Witness shows a glimpse of life for people in pivotal times against the backdrop of New York City. Brinkley joins us to talk about the importance of short stories as an art form, his writing process, ghost stories and more.
Listen in as these authors speak separately with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
I Will Greet the Sun Again by Khashayar J. Khabushani
Witness by Jamel Brinkley
Ordinary Notes by Christina Sharpe
Stay True by Hua Hsu
A Lucky Man by Jamel Brinkley
I Am Not Your Negro by James Baldwin
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Susan Casey on THE UNDERWORLD: JOURNEYS TO THE DEPTHS OF THE OCEAN
3 augustus 2023 · 47 min
"My overarching goal is to enchant people the way I am enchanted." Lees meer
Explore the ocean and its wonders in Susan Casey's The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean. With an eclectic cast of scientists and enthusiasts along with the author's firsthand experience diving into the unknown of the deep, this is a one of a kind look at one of the most important features of our planet. Casey joins us to talk about the fascinating geography and animal life she's seen, the importance of connecting with nature, the threats that face the ocean and more with guest host, Jenna Seery.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
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Featured Books (Episode):
The Underworld by Susan Casey
The Devil's Teeth by Susan Casey
The Wave by Susan Casey
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Poured Over Double Shot: Ann Patchett and Jimin Han
1 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 42 min
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett is a rich, multidimensional story of family, love and summer stock theater. Patchett joins us to talk about the wealth of influences that inspired this novel, wanting to write a happy book, being an author and a bookseller and more. Lees meer
Jimin Han's The Apology follows a surprising and funny 105-year-old woman as she fends off an intergenerational curse. Han joins us to talk about the humor in her characters, claiming space as a writer, what she's learned while teaching and more.
Listen in as these authors speak separately with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Jamie and Marc.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Fool for Love by Sam Shepard
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Such Kindness by Andre Dubus III
The Color of Water by James McBride
Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead
Do Tell by Lindsay Lynch
Loot by Tania James
Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson
Temple Folk by Aaliyah Bilal
The Apology by Jimin Han
The Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee
Trust by Hernan Diaz
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova
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Colin Walsh on KALA
29 juli 2023 · 47 min
"There's always this thing that makes you kind of gravitate towards an idea… that you just feel this kind of throb or this pulse that's there within it." Lees meer
Colin Walsh's debut novel, Kala, bridges the literary and the thrilling with a group of friends confronting their teenage years as the unraveling of a mystery from their past throws one small Irish town into turmoil. Walsh joins us to talk about creating his characters' voices, weaving together multiple timelines, the challenges and nostalgia of teenage friendships and more with guest host, Jenna Seery. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Madyson and Marc.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
Kala by Colin Walsh
Frank Sinatra Has a Cold by Gay Talese
My Phantoms by Gwendoline Riley
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain
Devil House by John Darnielle
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Pierce Brown on LIGHT BRINGER
27 juli 2023 · 45 min
"The fantastical worlds, the science fiction worlds offer a place where they can explore..." Lees meer
Light Bringer, the 6th installment in Pierce Brown's Red Rising series, will bring fans back to beloved worlds and characters as the space opera saga hurtles forward. Brown joins us to talk about what other works inspired these books, how this genre can offer space for the outsiders, working toward the conclusion of the series and more with guest host, Kat Sarfas. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Madyson and Marc.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Kat Sarfas and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
Light Bringer by Pierce Brown
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Antigone by Sophocles
The Republic by Plato
Dune by Frank Herbert
The Afghan Campaign by Steven Pressfield
Open Throat by Henry Hoke
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff
Hyperion by Dan Simmons
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Richard Russo on SOMEBODY'S FOOL
25 juli 2023 · 50 min
"If you're going to go to dark places… then you better go armed with humor." Lees meer
Pulitzer Prize Winner Richard Russo returns to upstate New York with Somebody's Fool, which reunites readers with beloved characters as they continue their lives in North Bath. Russo joins us to talk about the idea of a regional writer, getting the atmosphere of small towns, writing humor and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Somebody's Fool by Richard Russo
Nobody's Fool by Richard Russo
Everybody's Fool by Richard Russo
Heartland by Sarah Smarsh
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Christine Pride and Jo Piazza on YOU WERE ALWAYS MINE
22 juli 2023 · 49 min
Writing duo Christine Pride and Jo Piazza return with You Were Always Mine, a timely, tender and thought-provoking novel about race, motherhood and family ties. They joined us to talk about the challenges and surprises of cowriting, how they balance responsibilities and deadlines, the responses of their families to the book and more, live at Barnes & Noble Union Square with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
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Featured Books (Episode):
You Were Always Mine by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza
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David Lipsky on THE PARROT AND THE IGLOO
20 juli 2023 · 43 min
"I feel this book is really about America." Lees meer
David Lipsky's The Parrot and the Igloo is not the climate change story you might expect — with a distinct and even humorous narrative voice and a wild story you'll need to read to believe, this book will change the way we look at one of our most pressing issues. Lipsky joins us to talk about why he decided to approach the topic in this way, the importance of balancing levity with a serious subject, his favorite literary influences and more with guest host, Jenna Seery.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
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Featured Books (Episode):
The Parrot and the Igloo by David Lipsky
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
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Rachel Cargle on A RENAISSANCE OF OUR OWN
18 juli 2023 · 25 min
"And I'm grateful for the times I got to ask questions. I got to be curious, I got to say, Hey, this looks different over there." Lees meer
A Renaissance of Our Own is both memoir and manifesto; a rallying cry to reimagine how we exist and interact with the world and each other. Author and activist Rachel Cargle joined us to talk about ambition and curiosity, imposed expectations, grief and joy, her work with the Loveland Foundation, finding what we value most and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books:
A Renaissance of Our Own by Rachel Cargle
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
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Michael Finkel on THE ART THIEF
15 juli 2023 · 37 min
"Every reader can have a different opinion at the end between admiration and disgust and nobody's wrong." Lees meer
The Art Thief by Michael Finkel is the stranger-than-fiction true story of Stéphane Breitweiser's infamous and incredible career as — you guessed it, one of the world's most notorious art thieves. Finkel joined us to talk about his own interactions with Breitweiser, the notion of obsession, how we should start viewing art and more with guest host, Allie Ludlow.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Allie Ludlow and mixed by Harry Liang.
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Featured Books (Episode):
The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel
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Beth Nguyen on OWNER OF A LONELY HEART
13 juli 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
"That to me is part of the joy … of memoir, which is — it is all about looking back." Lees meer
Beth Nguyen's Owner of a Lonely Heart is a memoir about motherhood, loss and coming-of-age while navigating the refugee experience, told with a vivid and powerful voice. Nguyen joins us to talk about the feeling of writing nonfiction, the importance of names, generational impacts on the way we view life and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Jamie and Marc.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
Owner of a Lonely Heart by Beth Nguyen
Stealing Buddha's Dinner by Bich Minh Nguyen
Heavy by Kiese Laymon
The Ungrateful Refugee by Dina Nayeri
Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
The Committed by Viet Thang Nguyen
Time Is a Mother by Ocean Vuong
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Poured Over Double Shot: Caleb Azumah Nelson and Aaliyah Bilal
11 juli 2023 · 1 uur 12 min
Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson is a novel of family and freedom as one young man navigates coming of age as a Londoner born to Ghanian parents. Nelson joins us to talk about the change and growth in his second book, visiting Ghana while writing, the importance of place and more. Lees meer
In her short story collection, Temple Folk, Aaliyah Bilal examines and illuminates some of the realities of the Black Muslim experience through her stunning prose and deep characters. Bilal talks with us on how she came to short stories, the impact of community, the influences that shape her as an author and more.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode):
Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson
Temple Folk by Aaliyah Bilal
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
NW by Zadie Smith
Lot by Bryan Washington
Family Meal by Bryan Washington
Jazz by Toni Morrison
Corregidora by Gayl Jones
Lost in the City by Edward P. Jones
The Turner House by Angela Flournoy
The Sword and the Shield by Peniel Joseph