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Amal El-Mohtar on SEASONS OF GLASS AND IRON
26 maart 2026 · 54 min
Seasons of Glass and Iron by Amal El-Mohtar features her award-winning folktales that invite readers into fantastic new worlds. Amal joins us to talk about Dungeons & Dragons, creating characters, long form vs short form writing, the life of the internet, creativity, birds and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Seasons of Glass and Iron: Stories by Amal El-Mohtar
The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
This is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone and Amal El-Mohtar
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Travel Light by Naomi Mitchison
There Is No Antimemetics Division by qntm
Jade City by Fonda Lee
The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee
Metal from Heaven by August Clarke -
Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney on LAKE EFFECT
24 maart 2026 · 40 min
Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney is a witty and wry story about family, marriage—and happiness. Cynthia joined us live at The Grove to talk about the 1970s, women's agency, revisiting classic novels, Rochester and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Good Company by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
The Great American Novel by Philip Roth
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Middlemarch by George Eliot
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner
Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse
Intruder in the Dust by William Faulkner -
Tom Junod on IN THE DAYS OF MY YOUTH I WAS TOLD WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MAN
21 maart 2026 · 53 min
In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man by Tom Junod is a poignant reflection of fathers, sons and the complex bonds of family. Tom joins us to talk about growing up on Long Island, Mad Men, writing about his father, masculinity, Mr. Rogers and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man by Tom Junod -
Andy Weir on PROJECT HAIL MARY
19 maart 2026 · 53 min
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is a tale of impending catastrophe, survival and interstellar adventure. Andy joins us to talk about his books being adapted into films, astrophysics, placing his characters in tricky situations, world building, The Beatles and more with cohost Chris Gillespie. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Martian by Andy Weir
A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
The Time Machine by H.G. WellsFeatured Books (TBR Top Off)
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi -
Jung Yun on ALL THE WORLD CAN HOLD
17 maart 2026 · 51 min
All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun is a smart, sharp and surprising novel following three passengers aboard a Bermuda-bound cruise ship. Jung joins us to talk about The Love Boat, character, the aftermath of 9/11, capturing history through art, the early internet, technology and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun
Shelter by Jung Yun
O Beautiful by Jung Yun
The Wapshot Chronicle by John Cheever
On Morrison by Namwali Serpell
Blue Ruin by Hari Kunzru -
Karan Mahajan on THE COMPLEX
14 maart 2026 · 46 min
The Complex by Karan Mahajan is a captivating family drama that moves between the US and India during a time of political transformation. Karan joins us to talk about Russian novels, the American Dream, New Delhi, connection, memory vs nostalgia, exile and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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 Complex by Karan Mahajan
The Association of Small Bombs by Karan Mahajan
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Paradise Lost by John Milton
Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte
Malgudi Days by R.K. Narayan
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
This Is Not That Dawn by Yashpal
The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing
Ravelstein by Saul Bellow
Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar
The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow -
T Kira Madden on WHIDBEY
12 maart 2026 · 49 min
Whidbey by T Kira Madden is a gripping story of three women and the complex ties that bind them. T Kira joins us to talk about life-changing moments, balancing fact and fiction, immersive research, interactive reading, truth, storytelling and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Whidbey by T Kira Madden
Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden
Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
Cruddy by Lynda Barry
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith
Trust Exercise by Susan Choi -
Caitlin Breeze on THE FOX HUNT
11 maart 2026 · 52 min
The Fox Hunt by Caitlin Breeze follows students at an elite university concealing a dark and deadly secret. Caitlin joins us to talk about the publishing process, attending Cambridge, patriarchy within academia, tradition, the gothic, fairy tales and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville 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 Fox Hunt by Caitlin Breeze
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
Metamorphoses: Translated by Stephanie McCarter
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë -
Patricia Finn on THE GOLDEN BOY
10 maart 2026 · 1 uur
The Golden Boy by Patricia Finn is a deeply funny and tender novel following a former Hollywood executive who must finally confront a long-buried secret to build a brighter future. Patricia joins us to talk about ghostwriting, hope, voice, boundaries, Aristotle, connection and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville 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 Golden Boy by Patricia Finn
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai
A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst
Angel Down by Daniel Kraus
The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey
Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry
Hotel Du Lac by Anita Brookner
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
My Antonia by Willa CatherFeatured Books (TBR Top Off)
The Golden Boy by Patricia Finn
Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano -
Markus Zusak on THE BOOK THIEF
7 maart 2026 · 1 uur
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a beautiful, soul-searing story about the power of books. Markus joins us to talk about bookstores, looking back on the last 20 years, TBR piles, creative intuition, language, connection and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery 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 Book Thief by Markus Zusak
I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
Rumble Fish by S.E. Hinton
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Breakfast of Champions, or Goodbye Blue Monday by Kurt VonnegutFeatured Books (TBR Top Off)
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The Lions' Run by Sara Pennypacker
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne -
Ron Currie on THE SAVAGE, NOBLE DEATH OF BABS DIONNE
5 maart 2026 · 49 min
The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie is a hard-boiled crime novel from a Pushcart Prize-winning author. Ron joins us to talk about beginning with character, Franco-Americans, imperfect love, the butterfly effect, Maine and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville 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 Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie
Everything Matters by Ron Currie
Flimsy Little Plastic Miracles by Ron Currie
The One-Eyed Man by Ron Currie
A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean -
Tayari Jones on KIN
3 maart 2026 · 43 min
Kin by Tayari Jones examines the complex relationships between mothers, daughters, sisters and friends in the American South. Tayari joined us live at B&N Union Square to talk about Atlanta, Spelman College, tradition, family, friendship, community and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Kin by Tayari Jones
Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones
Leaving Atlanta by Tayari Jones
Sula by Toni Morrison
Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
Tar Baby by Toni Morrison
How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder by Nina McConigley
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones -
Cameron Sullivan on THE RED WINTER
28 februari 2026 · 37 min
The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan weaves history with chilling mythology for a dark and haunting love story. Cameron joins us to talk about the Beast of Gevaudan, interconnected timelines, historical research, the supernatural, fight scenes and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery 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 Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
The World: A Family History of Humanity by Simon Sebag Montefiore -
Anna Quindlen on MORE THAN ENOUGH
26 februari 2026 · 55 min
More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen is tender novel of self-exploration which reminds us it's never too late to discover something new about yourself. Anna joins us to talk about friendship, teachers, Jane Austen, motherhood, chosen family and more with guest host Brenda Allison. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
Miller's Valley by Anna Quindlen
Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen
Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden -
Michael Pollan on A WORLD APPEARS
24 februari 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
A World Appears by Michael Pollan is a fascinating meditation on the mysterious world we live in. Michael joins us to talk about sentience, theory of mind, AI, hubris, computers vs human brains, faith, immersive journalism and more with cohost Chris Gillespie. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness by Michael Pollan
This Is Your Mind on Plants by Michael Pollan
The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World by Michael PollanFeatured Books (TBR Top Off)
Replaceable You: : Adventures in Human Anatomy by Mary Roach
Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross -
Jo Nesbø on WOLF HOUR
21 februari 2026 · 44 min
Wolf Hour by Jo Nesbø is a gripping crime story centered on the chilling exploration of a murderer's mind. Jo joins us to talk about travel, crime novels, Minneapolis, taxidermy and more with guest host Chris Gillespie. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Wolf Hour by Jo Nesbø
The Bat by Jo Nesbø -
Nina McConigley on HOW TO COMMIT A POSTCOLONIAL MURDER
19 februari 2026 · 42 min
How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder by Nina McConigley follows two sisters who plot to kill their uncle in the summer of 1986. Nina joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about story adaptation, the mythology of the American West, biracial characters, Wyoming, extraction, colonialism and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder by Nina McConigley
Cowboys and East Indians by Nina McConigley
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
Ulysses by James Joyce
In the Distance by Hernan Diaz
Stoner by John Williams
Butcher's Crossing by John Williams
A Passage to India by E.M. Forster
Folktales from India by A.K. Ramanujan
On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder -
Namwali Serpell on ON MORRISON
17 februari 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
On Morrison by Namwali Serpell is Toni Morrison like you've never seen her before. Namwali joins us to talk about teaching Morrison's texts, genre, the literary canon, language and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
On Morrison by Namwali Serpell
Toni at Random by Dana Williams
Beloved by Toni Morrison
Jazz by Toni Morrison
Seven Modes of Uncertainty by Namwali Serpell
A Mercy by Toni Morrison
Sula by Toni Morrison
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
The Black Book by Middleton A. Harris
Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
Tar Baby by Toni Morrison
Corregidora by Gayl Jones
Fish Tales by Nettie Jones
Love by Toni Morrison
Paradise by Toni Morrison
Paradise Lost by John Milton
The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
James by Percival Everett
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Moderation by Elaine Castillo
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
God Help the Child by Toni MorrisonFeatured Books (TBR Top Off)
God Help the Child by Toni Morrison
Home by Toni Morrison -
Amity Gaige on HEARTWOOD
14 februari 2026 · 47 min
Heartwood by Amity Gaige is a taut tale about mothers and daughters, survival and life. Amity joins us to talk about the Appalachian Trail, the COVID pandemic, loneliness, connection, friction, identity and more with guest host Brenda Allison. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Heartwood by Amity Gaige
Sandwich by Catherine Newman
Wreck by Catherine Newman
Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer
More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen
Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar -
Poured Over Double Shot: Matthew F. Delmont and Wil Haygood
13 februari 2026 · 1 uur 28 min
Until the Last Gun Is Silent by Matthew F. Delmont is a detailed account of the Vietnam War's effect on Black American communities and the ongoing fight for justice, from the battlefields to the home front. Matthew joins us to talk about PTSD, Coretta Scott King, questioning the historical record and more. Lees meer
The War Within a War by Wil Haygood analyzes the mirrored struggle of Black Americans who were on the frontlines during the Vietnam War with those living in the states and fighting for freedom. Wil joins us to talk about Skip Dunn, the intersection of the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights revolution, Marvin Gaye 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.
Featured Books (Episode):
Until the Last Gun Is Silent: A Story of Patriotism, the Vietnam War, and the Fight to Save America's Soul by Matthew F. Delmont
Four Hours in My Lai by Michael Bilton and Kevin Slim
Half American: The Heroic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad by Matthew F. Delmont
The Bitter Heritage: Vietnam and American Democracy 1941-1966 by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
What Comes Naturally: Miscegenation Law and the Making of Race in America by Peggy Pascoe
A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America by Ronald Takaki
The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home by Wil Haygood
Bloods: Black Veterans of the Vietnam War: An Oral History by Wallace Terry
Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do by Studs Terkel
Colorization: One Hundred Years of Black Films in a White World by Wil Haygood
Showdown: Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court Nomination That Changed America by Wil Haygood -
Chloe Michelle Howarth on HEAP EARTH UPON IT
12 februari 2026 · 45 min
Heap Earth Upon It by Chloe Michelle Howarth is a razor-sharp tale of family and obsession from the author of Sunburn. Chloe joins us to talk about sibling dynamics, the Irish gothic, gender roles, childhood, queerness and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Heap Earth Upon It by Chloe Michelle Howarth
Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth
My Husband by Maud Ventura
Creep by Emma van Straaten
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden -
Patmeena Sabit on GOOD PEOPLE
10 februari 2026 · 45 min
Good People by Patmeena Sabit is a riveting, timely and thought-provoking story of family and resilience. Patmeena joins us to talk about voice, writing in an interview style format, language, active reading, community and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Good People by Patmeena Sabit
The 42nd Parallel: The U.S.A. Trilogy, Volume 1 by John Dos Passos -
Heather Ann Thompson on FEAR AND FURY
7 februari 2026 · 49 min
Fear and Fury by Heather Ann Thompson revisits the shooting that rocked the Reagan 80s. Heather joins us to talk about the 1980s, digital archives, investigative journalism, media literacy, history and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Fear and Fury: The Reagan Eighties, the Bernie Goetz Shootings, and the Rebirth of White Rage by Heather Ann Thompson
Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy by Heather Ann Thompson
The Cycles of American History by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
All the President's Men by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward -
Madeline Cash on LOST LAMBS
6 februari 2026 · 47 min
Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash is a witty and wry story centered on the enigmatic and ever-entertaining Flynn family. Madeline joins us to talk about world building, puns, humor, character and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
Underworld by Don DeLillo
The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen
The Last Samurai by Helen DeWitt -
Adam Higginbotham on CHALLENGER
5 februari 2026 · 52 min
Challenger by Adam Higginbotham is a definitive account of the infamous 1986 disaster told in a gripping, detailed account. Adam joins us to talk about the public's perception of NASA, the space shuttle program, investigative journalism, humanity, risk and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Challenger by Adam Higginbotham
Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam HigginbothamFeatured Books (TBR Top Off)
American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race by Douglas Brinkley
The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe -
George Saunders on VIGIL
3 februari 2026 · 54 min
Vigil by George Saunders is an imaginative new story about the pivotal moment between life and death. George joined us live from Philadelphia to talk about format, keeping a sense of play, voice, language, ghosts, dialogue, short stories and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Vigil by George Saunders
CivilWarLand in Bad Decline by George Saunders
Liberation Day by George Saunders
Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
Beloved by Toni Morrison
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Master and Man and Other Stories by Leo Tolstoy -
Stephen Fishbach on ESCAPE!
31 januari 2026 · 41 min
Escape! by Stephen Fishbach is a razor-sharp story centered on a washed up reality star and a disgraced television producer risking everything for a storyline. Stephen joins us to talk about competing on Survivor, show bibles, performance, reality television production, identity and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Escape! by Stephen Fishbach
Cue the Sun!: The Invention of Reality TV by Emily Nussbaum
Orange World and Other Stories by Karen Russell
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
The Nix by Nathan Hill
Severance by Ling Ma
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro -
Jeanette Winterson on ONE ALADDIN TWO LAMPS
29 januari 2026 · 41 min
One Aladdin Two Lamps by Jeanette Winterson is a fascinating blend of memoir, fiction, history and self-discovery. Jeanette joins us to chat about past and present narratives, storytelling, autonomy, imagination and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
One Aladdin Two Lamps by Jeanette Winterson
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
The Passion by Jeanette Winterson
Frankissstein by Jeanette Winterson
Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? by Jeanette Winterson
The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights by Richard Burton
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton -
Daniyal Mueenuddin on THIS IS WHERE THE SERPENT LIVES
28 januari 2026 · 55 min
This Is Where the Serpent Lives by Pulitzer Prize finalist Daniyal Mueenuddin is a carefully woven story of survival and community. Daniyal joins us to talk about innovative writing, ambition, class, time, power, Pakistan and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
This Is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal Mueenuddin
In Other Rooms, Other Wonders by Daniyal Mueenuddin
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Wartime Lies by Louis Begley
A Sport and a Pastime by James Salter
Solo Faces by James Salter -
Gabriel Tallent on CRUX
27 januari 2026 · 54 min
Crux by Gabriel Tallent is a big-hearted novel about a group of friends climbing boulders in the Mojave Desert. Gabriel joins us to talk about friendship, developing his characters, the 2000s, rock climbing, risk and more with guest host Chris Gillespie. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Crux by Gabriel Tallent
My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Exhibit by R.O. Kwon -
Alia Hanna Habib on TAKE IT FROM ME
24 januari 2026 · 54 min
Take It from Me by Alia Hanna Habib is a riveting deep-dive into the publishing industry from an agent's perspective. Alia joins us to talk about curiosity, reading nonfiction, literary agenting, social media, building community and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Take It from Me: An Agent's Guide to Building a Nonfiction Writing Career from Scratch by Alia Hanna Habib
The Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Seven Days in the Art World by Sarah Thornton
Bad Company by Megan Greenhill
The Colossus of New York by Colson Whitehead
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
Up in the Old Hotel by Joseph Mitchell
The Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin Dunne
A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
Darkness Visible by William Golding -
Rachel Eliza Griffiths on THE FLOWER BEARERS
22 januari 2026 · 56 min
The Flower Bearers by Rachel Eliza Griffiths is a powerful and poignant memoir from an inimitable voice. Rachel Eliza joins us to talk about poetry, grief, visual arts vs language, vulnerability, the evolution of New York and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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 Flower Bearers by Rachel Eliza Griffiths
Seeing the Body by Rachel Eliza Griffiths
Sula by Toni Morrison
Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie
Knife by Salman Rushdie -
Larissa Pham on DISCIPLINE
20 januari 2026 · 42 min
Discipline by Larissa Pham is a sharp debut following a young writer and the real-life inspiration behind her revenge fantasy novel. Larissa joins us to talk about ownership over stories, identity, art & artists, painting, influences and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Discipline by Larissa Pham
Outline by Rachel Cusk
Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson
Intimacies by Katie Kitamura
What Are You Going Through by Sigrid Nunez
The Round House by Louise Erdrich
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li -
Seanan McGuire on THROUGH GATES OF GARNET AND GOLD
17 januari 2026 · 40 min
Through Gates of Garnet and Gold by Seanan McGuire — the 11th installment of the Wayward Childrens Series — takes us on a whirlwind quest to the underworld. Seanan joins us to talk about identity, portal fantasies, creating her own rules, working on multiple series at once, characterization and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Through Gates of Garnet and Gold by Seanan McGuire
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire
Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire
Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire
Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire
Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire
Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos by Seanan McGuire
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
The Stand by Stephen King
It by Stephen King
Beauty by Robin McKinley
Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley
Deerskin by Robin McKinley
Butterfly Effects by Seanan McGuire
Velveteen vs. The Consequences of Her Actions by Seanan McGuire
A Divided Duty by Seanan McGuire -
Isabel Ibañez on GRACELESS HEART
15 januari 2026 · 38 min
Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez is a dazzling slow-burn historical romance set in 1400s Florence. Isabel joins us to talk about lush world building, coming-of-age novels, self-reflection, eldest daughters, control and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez
Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez
Written in Starlight by Isabel Ibañez
Together We Burn by Isabel Ibañez -
Matt Dinniman on DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL
13 januari 2026 · 52 min
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman is an intergalactic sci-fi adventure following one man's journey through the apocalypse. Matt joins us to talk about LitRPG novels, video games, worldbuilding, writing in a gameshow structure, the evolution of gaming and more with guest host Chris Gillespie. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman
A Parade of Horribles by Matt Dinniman -
Ross Montgomery on THE MURDER AT WORLD'S END
10 januari 2026 · 44 min
The Murder at World's End by Ross Montgomery is a rollicking locked-room mystery centered on a dynamic detective duo. Ross joins us to talk about Halley's Comet, writing for children vs adults, cosmic frenzy, research, Golden Age murder mysteries and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville 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 Murder at World's End by Ross Montgomery
I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery
Bright Objects by Ruby Todd
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo -
Emma Pattee on TILT
8 januari 2026 · 48 min
Tilt by Emma Pattee is a breathtaking exploration of humanity, desperation, love and survival in the midst of a catastrophe. Emma joins us to talk about natural disasters, control, motherhood, research, grief and more with guest host Brenda Allison. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Tilt by Emma Pattee
I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes with Death by Maggie O'Farrell
Colored Television by Danzy Senna
Liberation Day by George Saunders -
Ben Markovits on THE REST OF OUR LIVES
6 januari 2026 · 49 min
The Rest of Our Lives by Ben Markovits is a deeply human and tender story of a man's journey across North America. Ben joins us to talk about road trip novels, middle age, marriage, family and more with guest host Brenda Allison. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison 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 Rest of Our Lives by Ben Markovits
Queen Esther by John Irving
Phineas Redux by Anthony Trollope
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
Little One by Olivia Muenter -
How We Read Now (featuring MJ Franklin and Joumana Khatib of The New York Times)
1 januari 2026 · 1 uur 16 min
Get ready for another great year of reading! MJ Franklin and Joumana Khatib of The New York Times join us to talk about dissecting the literary canon, keeping books weird, language, dialogue, world building, rereading, blurbs and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger
Moderation by Elaine Castillo
Eligible by Curtis Sittinfeld
The Complete Novels: Jane Austen by Jane Austen
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
James by Percival Everett
Middlemarch by George Eliot
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Dracula by Bram Stoker
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
The Odyssey: Translated by Emily Wilson
Trip by Amie Barrodale
Lightbreakers by Aja Gabel
The Ensemble by Aja Gabel
Angel Down by Daniel Kraus
Audition by Katie Kitamura
The Collected Short Stories by Jean Rhys
My Broken Language by Quiara Allegria Hudes
The White Hot by Quiara Allegria Hudes
The Hours by Michael Cunningham
Terry Dactyl by Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore
North Woods by Daniel Mason
The Sisters by Jonas Hassen Khemiri
Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller
Animal Farm by George Orwell
The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
Mrs. Caliban by Rachel Ingalls
Philadelphia Fire by John Edgar Wideman
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai
The Most by Jessica Anthony
Lonely Crowds by Stephanie Wambugu
Great Black Hope by Rob Franklin
Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney
How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid
The Committed by Viet Thanh Nguyen
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
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Jeff Chang on WATER MIRROR ECHO
13 december 2025 · 58 min
Water Mirror Echo by Jeff Chang is a gripping blend of biography and history centered on a legendary figure. Jeff joins us to talk about community, Chinatown, the Vietnam War, the 1970s, movies and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America by Jeff Chang
Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation by Jeff Chang
The World of Suzie Wong by Richard Mason
The Teahouse of the August Moon by Vern Sneider
Sayonara by James A. Michener
Your Turn, Mr. Moto by John P. Marquand
The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
Peony by Pearl S. Buck
Underspin by E.Y. Zhao
Flyboy in the Buttermilk: Essays on Contemporary America by Greg Tate
Ocean of Clouds by Garrett Hongo
The Committed by Viet Thanh Nguyen
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
Who We Be: The Colorization of America by Jeff Chang
We Gon' Be Alright: Notes on Race and Resegregation by Jeff Chang -
Annie Leibovitz on WOMEN
11 december 2025 · 44 min
Women by legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz is a remarkable celebration of life and womanhood through powerful portraits. Annie joined us live at B&N Union Square to talk about the evolution of photography, Rolling Stone, portraits, photojournalism, digital vs film, the 70s, Gloria Steinem and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Women: 2025 Edition by Annie Leibovitz
It's What I Do: A Photographer's Life of Love and War by Lynsey Addario -
Charles Duhigg on SUPERCOMMUNICATORS
9 december 2025 · 53 min
Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg expertly examines how to understand others and be understood through effective communication. Charles joins us to talk about identifying conversation types, connection, attention, the power of questions, neuroscience, habits and more with guest host Chris Gillespie. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
Smarter Faster Better: The Transformative Power of Real Productivity by Charles Duhigg -
Simon Winchester on THE BREATH OF THE GODS
6 december 2025 · 51 min
The Breath of the Gods by Simon Winchester is a fascinating deep dive into a familiar phenomenon. Simon joins us to talk about changing wind speeds, the moon landing, oboes, human migration, tumbleweeds and more with guest host Chris Gillespie. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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 Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the Wind by Simon Winchester
The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester
Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World by Simon Winchester
Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic by Simon Winchester -
Bill Bryson on A SHORT HISTORY OF NEARLY EVERYTHING 2.0
4 december 2025 · 56 min
A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 by Bill Bryson is the fully revised and updated exploration of life's biggest questions. Bill joins us to talk about advancements in research over the last 20 years, making science accessible, narrativizing history, Isaac Newton, humanity and more with guest host Chris Gillespie. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 by Bill Bryson
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson
Notes From a Small Island by Bill Bryson
In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson -
Elizabeth McCracken on A LONG GAME
2 december 2025 · 52 min
A Long Game by Elizabeth McCracken is a thoughtful and engaging guide to the craft of writing filled with tips, tricks and personal anecdotes from an acclaimed author. Elizabeth joins us to talk about breaking story rules, short stories vs novels, character physicality, setting, plot, dialogue and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction by Elizabeth McCracken
Thunderstruck & Other Stories by Elizabeth McCracken
Here's Your Hat What's Your Hurry: Stories by Elizabeth McCracken
The Souvenir Museum: Stories by Elizabeth McCracken
Sweet Talk: Stories by Stephanie Vaughn
The Hero of This Book by Elizabeth McCracken
Niagara Falls All Over Again by Elizabeth McCracken
Lost in the City by Edward P. Jones
All Aunt Hagar's Children: Stories by Edward P. Jones
Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do by Studs Terkel
North Woods by Daniel Mason -
Garth Greenwell on SMALL RAIN
29 november 2025 · 45 min
Small Rain by Garth Greenwell is a haunting story of one man's emotional reckoning. Garth joins us to talk about bewilderment, memory, interiority, James Baldwin, home ownership, intimacy and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Small Rain by Garth Greenwell
Nocturnes for the King of Naples by Edmund White
Confessions by Saint Augustine
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
Another Country by James Baldwin -
Samin Nosrat on GOOD THINGS
27 november 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
Good Things by Samin Nosrat — our 2025 Gift Book of the Year — is a unique guide to forming a deeper sense of connection through food, paired with gorgeous photos and heartwarming anecdotes. Samin joins us to talk about reconnecting with cooking, writing recipes, teaching new thought processes in the kitchen, sharing a meal with loved ones, time, attention, community and more with guest host Brenda Allison. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love by Samin Nosrat
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat
Canal House: Cook Something: Recipes to Rely On by Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer
The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Hechel
The Sabbath World: Glimpse of a Different Order of Time by Judith ShulevitzFeatured Books (TBR Top Off)
Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook: A Cookbook by Sohla El-Waylly
Measure with Your Heart: Southern Home Cooking to Feed Your Family and Soul: A Cookbook by Hannah Taylor -
Jen Percy on GIRLS PLAY DEAD
26 november 2025 · 52 min
Girls Play Dead by award-winning journalist Jen Percy is a powerful and poignant portrait of women and survival. Jen joins us to talk about understanding trauma, PTSD, gender expectations, wartime reportage, self-preservation, research and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Girls Play Dead: Acts of Self-Preservation by Jen Percy
Demon Camp: The Strange and Terrible Saga of a Soldier's Return from War by Jen Percy
Metamorphoses by Ovid
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brian
Let Us Now Praise Famous Men by James Agee
Bluets by Maggie Nelson -
Lily King on HEART THE LOVER
25 november 2025 · 42 min
Heart the Lover by Lily King is a gripping story of family, identity, life and love from the bestselling author of Writers & Lovers. Lily joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about crafting an emotional arc, writing little moments between characters, details, process, vulnerability and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer
This episode of Poured Over was 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):
Heart the Lover by Lily King
Writers & Lovers by Lily King
The Pleasing Hour by Lily King
The English Teacher by Lily King
Father of the Rain by Lily King
Euphoria by Lily King
The Evening of the Holiday by Shirley Hazzard
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf