Poured Over

Stop Me If You've Heard This One by Kristen Arnett is a heartfelt and hilarious romp through Central Florida following an unlikely protagonist: a clown working the birthday circuit. Kristen joins us to talk about the polarization of clowns, following your creative intuition, the tourism economy, art, friendship, Florida, third spaces and more with cohost Isabelle McConville.  This episode of Poure...

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.  This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry L...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occas...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New e...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.            ...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes la...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Lia...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (wit...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes la...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land T...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesda...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thur...

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. 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 an...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Lia...

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. 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 favor...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasi...

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. The War Within a War by Wil Haygood analyzes the mirrored struggle of Black Americans who we...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) h...

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. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturd...