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Strangers in the Land by Michael Luo is a gripping history of Chinese immigrants in America, from the nineteenth century to modern times. Michael joins us to talk about researching archives, the Chinese Exclusion Act, writing narrative nonfiction, working as a journalist and more with host Miwa Messer.
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):
Strangers in the Land by Michael Luo
The Cycles of American History by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr
Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe
The Wager by David Grann
The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan -
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt is the big-hearted tale of a detective octopus helping a grieving aquarium employee solve the mystery of her missing son. Shelby joins us to talk about living in an octopus renaissance, small towns, feeling uprooted, writing about grief, creating chapter titles and more with cohost Jenna Seery.
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):
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving -
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Omar El Akkad began writing fiction while working as a journalist, leading to two novels and an essay collection: American War, What Strange Paradise and One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This. Omar joins us to talk about the relationship between journalism and fiction writing, worldbuilding, living in translation, interiority and inversion with host Miwa Messer.
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):
American War by Omar El Akkad
What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad
Tree of Smoke by Denis Johnson
A Bright Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan
There’s Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib -
When the Harvest Comes by Denne Michele Norris is a story about fathers and sons, love, life and inheritance. Denne joins us to talk about capturing music on the page, sibling relationships, literary influences, Ohio and more with host Miwa Messer.
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):
When the Harvest Comes by Denne Michele Norris
Going to Meet the Man by James Baldwin
Light Years by James Salter
Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy -
The Imagined Life by Andrew Porter is a novel about fathers and sons, complex family mythologies and buried secrets. Andrew joins us to talk about finding the right tone for his novel, writing about the 1980s, Proust, the evolution of language and more with host Miwa Messer.
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 Imagined Life by Andrew Porter
How to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander Chee
The Crack-Up by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Swann’s Way by Marcel Proust -
If you've ever wanted to start journaling, we’ve got you covered. The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad is filled with inspiration, advice and anecdotes from a lifelong journaler and bestselling author. Suleika joins us to talk about flexing your creative muscles, the importance of constancy over output, finding community in reading and writing, navigating uncertainty and more with cohost Jenna Seery.
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 of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad
Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green -
Our favorite book families tend to be delightfully dysfunctional, and there are none quite like the one in The Usual Desire to Kill by Camilla Barnes. With two sisters, a pair of aging parents and barn animals aplenty, this is a quirky and heartfelt novel that reminds readers our parents had lives before us. Camilla Barnes joined us live at the Barnes & Noble on NYC's Upper West Side to talk about long-term marriage, family folklore, llamas and more with cohost Jenna Seery.
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 Usual Desire to Kill by Camilla Barnes
The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr
How Not to Be a Politician by Rory Stewart -
Mỹ Documents by Kevin Nguyen follows four cousins navigating a tumultuous political landscape, internment camps, exploitation and isolation. Kevin joins us to talk about Japanese incarceration, media misinformation, writing family stories, war movies and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
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):
Mỹ Documents by Kevin Nguyen
New Waves by Kevin Nguyen
Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
O Sinners! by Nicole Cuffy
Giant Robot by Eric Nakamura
The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
No-No Boy by John Okada -
Doggerel by Reginald Dwayne Betts is a profound new collection on the intricacies of humanity and life, with man’s best friend as its focal point. Reginald joins us to talk about storytelling, the power of poetry, the necessity for community, masculinity, freedom, forgiveness and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
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):
Doggerel by Reignald Dwayne Betts
Olio by Tyehimba Jess
The Ferguson Report: An Erasure by Nicole Sealey
leadbelly by Tyehimba Jess
The Residue Years by Mitchell S. Jackson
Felon by Reginald Dwayne Betts
Redaction by Reginald Dwayne Betts and Titus Kaphar
Bastards of the Reagan Era by Reginald Dwayne BettsFeatured Books (TBR Top Off):
Devotions by Mary Oliver
Crush by Richard Siken -
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley is escapist and relatable, poignant and funny. This genre-bending novel is firing on all storytelling cylinders, and is a terrific pleasure to read. Kaliane joined us to talk about falling down reading rabbit holes, writing about time travel, categorizing identity and more with cohost Jenna Seery.
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 Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
Time Lived, Without Its Flow by Denise RileyFeatured Books (TBR Top Off):
The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mantel -
Audition by Katie Kitamura follows one woman’s daring exploration of identity, life and love. Katie joins us to talk about writing in first person, unreliable narrators, marriage as a narrative tool, writing women and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
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):
Audition by Katie Kitamura
Intimacies by Katie Kitamura
A Separation by Katie Kitamura
The Longshot by Katie Kitamura
The Lover by Marguerite Duras
Good Morning, Midnight by Jean Rhys
The Lady with the Dog by Anton Chekhov
Colored Television by Danzy Senna
The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James
The Anomaly by Hervé Le Tellier
The Coin by Yasmin Zaher -
After you read Becoming Earth by Ferris Jabr, be prepared to reconsider everything you think, know or believe to be true thanks to this engaging and thoughtful new look at our world. Ferris joins us to talk about the Gaia hypothesis, understanding planetary systems from your own backyard, science writing and more with guest host Chris Gillespie.
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):
Becoming Earth by Ferris Jabr
The Light Eaters by Zoë Schlanger
Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
A Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules VerneFeatured Books (TBR Top Off):
The Living Mountain by Nan Shepherd
An Immense World by Ed Yong -
With personal anecdotes, writing exercises and a deep-dive into the pillars of creativity, Dear Writer by Maggie Smith is a one-stop-shop for budding authors, poets and artists from a bestselling voice in literature. Maggie joins us to talk about craft books, quieting the inner critic, tenacity, vulnerability and more with cohost Jenna Seery.
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):
Dear Writer by Maggie Smith
You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith
On Writing by Stephen King
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr
Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Why Poetry by Matthew Zapruder
The Wonder Paradox by Jennifer Michael HechtFeatured Books (TBR Top Off):
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg -
Rabbit Moon by Jennifer Haigh is a story of sisterhood, secrets and complicated family mythologies. Jennifer joined us to talk about writing in public spaces, visiting Shanghai, chance encounters, how well we really know our parents and more with guest host Brenda Allison.
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):
Rabbit Moon by Jennifer Haigh
Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh
Faith by Jennifer Haigh
The City Changes Its Face by Eimear McBride -
O Sinners! by Nicole Cuffy is a story about identity, grief, belonging, cults and coming-of-age centered on a young journalist in the California redwoods. Nicole joined us to talk about what it takes to build a cult, writing battle scenes, researching the Vietnam War, taking control of her language and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
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):
O Sinners! by Nicole Cuffy
Dances by Nicole Cuffy
All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews
Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien
Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War by Karl Marlantes
Sula by Toni Morrison
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson -
Passing Through a Prairie Country by Dennis E. Staples is a chilling tale of fear and folklore set in a labyrinthine casino on an Ojibwe reservation deep in the wilds of northern Minnesota. Dennis joins us to chat about brushing up against the paranormal, casino culture, writing genre fiction and more with cohost Jenna Seery.
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):
Passing Through a Prairie Country by Dennis E. Staples
This Town Sleeps by Dennis E. Staples
The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway by Edward Benton-Banai
Ojibway Heritage by Basil H. Johnston
The Shining by Stephen King
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King
The Thief of Always by Clive BarkerFeatured Books (TBR Top Off):
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
White Horse by Erika T. Wurth -
As timely as any book can possibly be, There Is No Place for Us is a sweeping and comprehensive journalistic investigation into a troubling new trend in American cities. Brian Goldstone joins us to talk about the realities of housing insecurity, on-the-ground reporting, narrative structure and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
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):
There is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America by Brian Goldstone
Nickel and Dime: On (Not) Getting by in America by Barbara Ehrenreich
Evicted by Matthew Desmond
Invisible Child by Andrea Elliot
Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America by Jonathan Kozol -
The Mirror and the Light is the final book in Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall Trilogy, showcasing the final years of Thomas Cromwell. Before you watch the newest season of the tv show, listen to Mantel talk about crafting her beloved series, her unique approach to historical fiction, planning the end of the trilogy and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book recommendations from Marc and Donald.
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 Mirror and The Light by Hilary Mantel
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel
A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel
Featured Books (TBR Top Off):
Firebrand by Elizabeth Fremantle
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
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The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian is a sweeping tale of humanity and hope centered on two remarkable characters faced with a gruesome time in American history. Bohjalian joins us live at BN UWS to talk about his new book, his writing process and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
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 Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian
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Firstborn by Lauren Christensen is a memoir of tragedy and hope that depicts grief and love with tenderness and heart. Christensen joins us to talk about deciding to tell this story, the impact of writing the book on herself and those close to her, her healing process and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
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):
Firstborn by Lauren Christensen
An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination by Elizabeth McCracken
Blue Nights by Joan Didion
North Woods by Daniel Mason
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
Good Girl by Aria Aber
How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
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