Poured Over

Kai Bird follows his Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer with a timely and meticulously researched true story of Roy Cohn — a friend of the famous, the right-hand man to Joseph McCarthy, mentor to a US President and a lawyer who showed no respect for the law. Kai joins us to talk about American Scoundrel, the McCarthy era, the politics of celebrity, and the cycles of American history 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: American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn's Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump by Kai Bird American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter by Kai Bird The Good Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames by Kai Bird The Color of Truth: McGeorge Bundy and William Bundy: Brothers in Arms by Kai Bird Crossing Mandelbaum Gate by Kai Bird The Chairman: John J McCloy & The Making of the American Establishment by Kai Bird G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century by Beverly Gage Mailer: His Life and Times by Peter Manso Ptown: Art, Sex, and Money on the Outer Cape by Peter Manso The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump Angels in America by Tony Kushner

Gripping, visceral and taut, Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy is a complex story about survival, isolation and hope at the end of the world. Charlotte joins us to talk about family, nature, secrets, eco-pessimism and radical hope with cohost 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: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy Hollywood, Ending by John Green Land by Maggie O'Farrell Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash Up to the Light by Julia Armfield (out March 2027) The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber & David Wengrow

In Under Story by Chloe Benjamin, one biologist's journey to escape her painful past takes a turn when an unexpected scientific discovery bends time and memory, offering a glimpse of hope and a second chance at love. Chloe Benjamin joins us to talk about the craft of research, love stories, neutrinos and a tree named Louis 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: Under Story by Chloe Benjamin The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin The Anatomy of Dreams by Chloe Benjamin His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle The Giver by Lois Lowry Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke Virginia Woolf AS Byatt

The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State by Jill Lepore explores technology's impact on human community and self-government, and what the future holds. Jill Lepore joins us to talk about AI, citizenship, personal data, the public sphere, local newspapers and touching grass 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: The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State by Jill Lepore If/Then: How the Simulmatics Corporation Invented the Future by Jill Lepore Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes Robot Dreams by Isaac Asimov Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells The Wild Robot by Peter Brown The Wind and the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

Dèy by acclaimed writer Edwidge Danticat is multigenerational story of family, resilience, and hope in the wake of an unexpected tragedy. Edwidge joins us to talk about evolving ideas of the American Dream, the Haitian diaspora, ghost stories and expanding canon 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: Dèy by Edwidge Danticat Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat Brother, I'm Dying by Edwidge Danticat Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat Everything Inside by Edwidge Danticat Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala The Art of Death by Edwidge Danticat The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk My Brother by Jamaica Kincaid Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder Love, Anger, Madness: A Haitian Triptych by Marie Vieux-Chauvet Paule Marshall: A Writer's Life by Mary Helen Washington Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Moderation by Elaine Castillo Windward Heights by Maryse Condé Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Krik? Krack! by Edwidge Danticat

Crocodilopolis by John Manuel Arias is a riveting meditation on legacy, myth and masculinity which follows brothers locked in a power struggle after a dark family secret threatens their once-powerful political dynasty. John joins us to talk about the anxiety of a sophomore novel, sibling rivalry, global mythology, and tropical plants 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 Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.   Featured Books: Crocodilopolis by John Manuel Arias One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison East of Eden by John Steinbeck The Dew Breaker by Edwidge Danticat The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy Sula by Toni Morrison Beloved by Toni Morrison The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende Lonely Crowds by Stephanie Wambugu Blindness by José Saramago The Grand Paloma Resort by Cleyvis Natera Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov   TBR Featured Books: Crocodilopolis by John Manuel Arias Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras Swamplandia! by Karen Russell

Dominion by Addie E. Citchens explores the clash of small-town secrets, unspoken rules and family drama in a Mississippi church community.  Addie joins us to talk about Faulkner, self-belief, and reading Harlequin novels in church 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: Dominion by Addie E. Citchens As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner Intruder in the Dust by William Faulkner Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon The American Daughters by Maurice Carlos Ruffin Sula by Toni Morrison Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison The Complete Stories by Zora Neale Hurston American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

Three Tenses: A Transmission from the Nineties by Pulitzer Prize finalist Ed Park is an experimental portrait of the author, pieced together from his early twenties to now. Ed Park, joined us live from B&N Upper West Side to talk about The Village Voice, reconnecting with his younger self, the art of juxtaposition 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: Three Tenses: A Transmission from the Nineties by Ed Park Personal Days by Ed Park An Oral History of Atlantis: Stories by Ed Park Same Bed Different Dreams by Ed Park Transparent Things by Vladimir Nabokov The Colossus of New York by Colson Whitehead Apex Hides the Hurt by Colson Whitehead Ordinary Notes by Christina Sharpe Alphabetical Diaries by Sheila Heti Amazons by Don DeLillo White Noise by Don DeLillo A Visit from the Good Squad by Jennifer Egan East Goes West by Younghill Kang American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis Moderation by Elaine Castillo Maus by Art Spiegelman Wittgenstein's Mistress by David Markson AVA by Carol Maso The Rings of Saturn by W.G. Sebald The Anatomy of Melancholy by Robert Burton Inglorious Columbus by Edward P. Vining Grass Roof by Younghill Kang Reader's Block by David Markson

Depraved: The Story of Dangerous Art by Daisy Dixon is an art guide unlike any other, exploring the history and meaning of depraved art through a fresh lens. Daisy joins us to talk about philosophy, censorship, and morality 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: Depraved: The Story of Dangerous Art by Daisy Dixon The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty The Stranger by Albert Camus The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall Being and Nothingness by Jean-Paul Sartre

Sunrise by Téa Obreht is a riveting tale about one woman's survival, a Wyoming ghost town and a past that refuses to stay quiet. Téa joins us to talk about memory, mythology, and the Wild West 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: Sunrise by Téa Obreht Inland by Téa Obreht The Morningside by Téa Obreht The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht Butcher's Crossing by John Williams True Grit by Charles Portis   TBR Featured Books: Sunrise by Téa Obreht Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel Beginning Middle End by Valeria Luiselli

A Tender Age by Chang-rae Lee is a coming-of-age story which explores complex family dynamics, masculinity and the search for the American dream. Chang-rae joins us to talk about retrospection, the hidden drama of the suburbs, childhood in the 70's 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:  A Tender Age by Chang-rae Lee Native Speaker by Chang-rae Lee My Year Abroad by Chang-rae Lee On Such a Full Sea by Chang-rae Lee Aloft by Chang-rae Lee A Gesture Life by Chang-rae Lee The Surrendered by Chang-rae Lee A Typing Lady by Ruth Ozeki Dubliners by James Joyce Dominion by Addie E. Citchens

Now out in paperback, Flesh is a poignant examination of one teenage boy's brush with trauma that continues to haunt him far into adulthood. David joins us to talk about Hungary, agency, free will, physicality, realism 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 Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.   Featured Books: Flesh by David Szalay All That Man Is by David Szalay Turbulence by David Szalay London and the South-East by David Szalay

The final installment in the vibrant Harlem trilogy, Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead is a portrait of New York in transition during the 1980s. Colson joined us live at B&N Union Square to talk about the evolution of his career, ghost stories, researching the perfect coffee table and New York nostalgia 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: Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead The Intuitionist by Colson Whitehead The Odyssey by Homer Ulysses by James Joyce Night Shift by Stephen King The Colossus of New York by Colson Whitehead The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead The Noble Hustle by Colson Whitehead The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney Apex Hides the Hurt by Colson Whitehead Zone One by Colson Whitehead The Taking of Pelham One Two Three by John Godey The Living Dead by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus The New York Trilogy by Paul Aster John Henry Days by Colson Whitehead Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead The Hunter by Richard Stark

Kitten by Stacey Yu is a darkly funny modern love story from a debut novelist. Stacey joins us to talk about character, repression, coming of age, relationships, animals 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): Kitten by Stacey Yu Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt The Friend by Sigrid Nunez Intermezzo by Sally Rooney All About Love by bell hooks Hot Milk by Deborah Levy My Baby's First Birthday by Jenny Zhang Lost Cat by Mary Gatskill Featured Books (TBR Top Off): Kitten by Stacey Yu The Friend by Sigrid Nunez Fruit Fly by Josh Silver 

The Wedding People by Alison Espach is a tender, wise and witty story following a luxe wedding at the Cornwell Inn. Alison joins us to talk about character, middle age, liminal spaces, relationships and more with cohost 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: The Wedding People by Alison Espach Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance by Alison Espach Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Heart the Lover by Lily King

The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson is a hilarious tale of old friends, new lovers and the pressures they face. Jenny joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about small-town gossip, parenting, invisible labor, friendships, editing and more with cohost 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): The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson Couples by John Updike Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Make Nice by Ryan Effgen On the Calculation of Volume, Book I by Solvej Balle Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason Girls in White Dresses by Jennifer Close Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer Close Featured Books (TBR Top Off): The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth Salty by Kate Myers

All That's Unseen by Emilee Hackney is a triumphant memoir of hope, home and reinvention. Emilee joins us to talk about growing up in Appalachia, faith, shame, craft 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): All That's Unseen: An Appalachian Memoir by Emilee Hackney Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover Shiner by Amy Jo Burns The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed

The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader by Melissa Murray is an irreverent and accessible guide to understanding our nation's history, amendment by amendment. Melissa joins us to talk about tyranny, translation, the founding fathers, the curation of history, the Electoral College, 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 U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader by Melissa Murray The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People's Constitution by Jesse Wegman How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith Kin by Tayari Jones The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

America, U.S.A. by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is a gripping exploration of the United States' history and its anniversaries. Eddie joins us to talk about storytelling, music, the semiquincentennial, language, W.E.B. Du Bois, James Baldwin 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): America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadow's the Nation's Anniversaries by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. The 42nd Parallel: The U.S.A. Trilogy, Volume 1 by John Dos Passos The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois Common Ground: A Turbulent Decade in the Lives of Three American Families by J. Anthony Lukas Reconstruction: America's Unfinished Revolution, 1863-1877 by Eric Foner Black Reconstruction in America, 1860-1880 by W.E.B. Du Bois Slave Religion: The "Invisible Institution" in the Antebellum South by Albert J. Raboteau Race Matters by Cornel West Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People by Imani Perry Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin The Evidence of Things Not Seen by James Baldwin How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith Featured Books (TBR Top Off): America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadow's the Nation's Anniversaries by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.  The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home by Wil Haygood

Lázár by Nelio Biedermann tells the story of an aristocratic Hungarian family plagued by secrets, desire and tragedy. Nelio joins us to talk about WWII, family history, complicity, the literary canon 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): Lázár by Nelio Biedermann Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family by Thomas Mann Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf Ulysses by James Joyce Middlemarch by George Eliot Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Endling by Maria Reva is an inventive tale that takes on war, art and human connection. Maria joins us to talk about modern dating, malacology, research, character, dark humor 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 Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Endling by Maria Reva Good Citizens Need Not Fear by Maria Reva Barn 8 by Deb Olin Unferth The People of Paper by Salvador Plascencia  Best Canadian Stories 2026 Edited by Zsuzsi Gartner The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood Eradication by Jonathan Miles 

Famous Men by Julie Buntin is a captivating novel following one woman's pursuit of home, family and identity. Julie joins us to talk about young womanhood, art, ambition, class, genre, structure and more with cohost 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): Famous Men by Julie Buntin Marlena by Julie Buntin Goodbye, Columbus: And Five Short Stories by Philip Roth Let Us Now Praise Famous Men by James Agee Great Expectations by Charles Dickens The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton Trust Exercise by Susan Choi My Education by Susan Choi The Children by Melissa Albert A Splintering by Dur e Aziz Amna

Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves follows Travis, the human embodiment of Death. Ben joins us to talk about mortality, time, grief, character and more with cohost 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): Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves Slaughterhouse-Five, or The Children's Crusade: A Duty-Dance with Death by Kurt Vonnegut The Book Thief by Markus Zusak If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things by Jon McGregor The Overstory by Richard Powers Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values by Robert M. Pirsig Beloved by Toni Morrison North Woods by Daniel Mason

The Sisters by Jonas Hassen Khemiri is a sweeping family saga that explores the lives of three very different sisters who forge their own unique paths. Jonas joins us to talk about siblings, curses, memory, time, empathy 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 Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): The Sisters by Jonas Hassen Khemiri The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Country People by Daniel Mason follows a family man who immerses himself in his local community full of eccentric characters and one hidden mystery. Daniel joins us to talk about New England, loneliness, connection, character archetypes, storytelling, humor 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 Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Country People by Daniel Mason North Woods by Daniel Mason A Registry of My Passage upon the Earth by Daniel Mason The Piano Tuner by Daniel Mason The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason Featured Books (TBR Top Off): Country People by Daniel Mason Virgil Wander by Leif Enger Land by Maggie O'Farrell

This Land is Your Land by Beverly Gage is a road-trip through the past (and present) alongside an award-winning historian. Beverly joins us to talk about human migration, nostalgia, historical conservation, J. Edgar Hoover and more with host Miwa Messer.  The Westerners by Megan Kate Nelson is a fascinating portrait of the American West. Megan joins us to talk about defining the frontier, historical figures, cowboys, identity and more with host Miwa Messer.  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): This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History by Beverly Gage G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century by Beverly Gage The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family by Annette Gordon-Reed How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn's Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump by Kai Bird and Susan Goldmark The Westerners: Mythmaking and Belonging on the American Frontier by Megan Kate Nelson On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder The Three-Cornered War: The Union, the Confederacy, and Native Peoples in the Fight for the West by Megan Kate Nelson Thousand Pieces of Gold by Ruthanne Lum McCunn Bad Land: An American Romance by Jonathan Raban

Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson is a must-read tale of bravery and resilience amid a smallpox epidemic. Laurie joins us to talk about writing for young readers, historical fiction, research, reading, 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 and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys Saltwater by Katy Hays Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Laud Montgomery Heidi by Johanna Spyri  Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Featured Books (TBR Top Off): Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson 1776 by David McCullough Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Take Me to Your Leader by Neil deGrasse Tyson is a fascinating look into the possibility of extraterrestrial life and what to do if they come knocking. Dr. Tyson joins us to talk about gathering data during potential alien encounters, human intelligence, ego, curiosity 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 Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter by Neil deGrasse Tyson Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries by Neil deGrasse Tyson Merlin's Tour of the Universe, Revised and Updated for the Twenty-First Century: A Traveler's Guide to Blue Moons and Black Holes, Mars, Stars, and Everything Far by Neil deGrasse Tyson The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Martian by Andy Weir

Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh follows a woman whose memories stretch beyond a single lifetime. Amitav joins us to talk about the Sundarbans, past life memories, near death experiences, folklore, the natural world 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): Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh River of Smoke by Amitav Ghosh Flood of Fire by Amitav Ghosh Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh

Pool House by Mary H.K. Choi follows the unraveling of a mother and daughter's lives in Hollywood. Mary joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about fame, family, Los Angeles, performance 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): Pool House by Mary H.K. Choi Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

Vermeer by Andrew Graham-Dixon dives into the life and vibrant work of one of the greatest painters from the Dutch Golden Age. Andrew joins us to talk about combing through historical archives, Remonstrants, analyzing Vermeer's paintings, context, faith and more with cohost 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): Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found by Andrew Graham-Dixon Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane by Andrew Graham-Dixon

Contrapposto by Dave Eggers is a fierce and bold examination of art, love and desire told through the eyes of two lifelong friends. Dave joins us to talk about form, the beauty of aging, time, friendship 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 Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app Featured Books (Episode): Contrapposto by Dave Eggers The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers The Circle by Dave Eggers A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers What Is the What by Dave Eggers A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers

Mailman by Stephen Starring Grant is a charming memoir on the power of community. Stephen joins us to talk about the Unites States' Postal Service, rural mail routes, unique parcels, delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic 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 Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app Featured Books (Episode): Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home by Stephen Starring Grant The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien In Pharaoh's Army: Memories of the Lost War by Tobias Wolff Featured Books (TBR Top Off): Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home by Stephen Starring Grant Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains by Cassie Chambers The Letter Carrier by Francesca Giannone

Whistler by Ann Patchett is a powerful novel about the choices we make and the ones that are made for us. Ann joined us live in Philly to talk about memory, romance, friendship, reading 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): Whistler by Ann Patchett Commonwealth by Ann Patchett The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Tom Lake by Ann Patchett A Perfect Hand by Ayelet Waldman Love Story by Erich Segal The Land and Its People by David Sedaris  Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li Music Against the Night by Yiyun Li Buckeye by Patrick Ryan Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger Fair Ones by Lydia Millet The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout  Python's Kiss: Stories by Louise Erdrich The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett Taft by Ann Patchett The Magician's Assistant by Ann Patchett Bel Canto by Ann Patchett Run by Ann Patchett State of Wonder by Ann Patchett The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett Land by Maggie O'Farrell John of John by Douglas Stuart  The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo Open Throat by Henry Hoke The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane  Stations by Louise Kennedy Luna, Phoenix, Queen by Julie Orringer  Lives of the Saints: For Everyday in the Year by Alban Butler Matrix by Lauren Groff Brawler: Stories by Lauren Groff

Ghalen by Walter Mosley is a big-hearted story of love in all of its forms. Walter joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about community, Los Angeles, reading, research 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): Ghalen: A Romance in Black by Walter Mosley Blonde Faith by Walter Mosley Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley John Woman by Walter Mosley The Color Purple by Alice Walker  All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque  Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol  Middlemarch by George Eliot Moby Dick by Herman Melville Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurty True Grit by Charles Portis Gone Fishin' by Walter Mosley Fortunate Son by Walter Mosley

Angel Down by Daniel Kraus explores the dark side of camaraderie and the eerie, supernatural forces that twist the meaning of survival in the face of horror. Daniel joins us to talk about language, structure, trust, research 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): Angel Down by Daniel Kraus Whalefall by Daniel Kraus The Living Dead by George A. Romero, Daniel Kraus 1-2-3-4, I Declare a Thumb War by Lisi Harrison, Daniel Kraus The Sixth Nik by Daniel Kraus Partially Devoured: How Night of the Living Dead Saved My life and Changes the World by Daniel Kraus Goddamn This War! by Jacques Tardi and Jean-Pierre Verney It Was the War of the Trenches by Jacques Tardi Butcher's Crossing by John Williams Stoner by John Williams The Cipher by Kathe Koja

Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu is a clever, thought-provoking story of survival, loyalty and betrayal that was inspired by real events. Vincent joins us to talk about writing his debut novel, studying evolutionary biology, character, community, small towns 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 Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu Middlemarch by George Eliot Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen Ship Fever: Stories by Andrea Barrett  The Round House by Louise Erdrich Python's Kiss: Stories by Louise Erdrich Birds of America by Lorrie Moore Superfan by Jenny Tinghui Zhang Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang Severance by Ling Ma Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li All Our Evenings by Ruthvika Rao Featured Books (TBR Top Off): Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu The Measure by Nikki Erlick The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

The Typing Lady by Ruth Ozeki is a captivating collection about life, art and storytelling. Ruth joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about leaving Easter eggs for longtime readers, humor, writing short stories, aging 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 Typing Lady: And Other Fictions by Ruth Ozeki My Year of Meats by Ruth Ozeki A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki Unpacking My Library by Walter Benjamin Charlotte's Web by E. B. White The News from Dublin: Stories by Colm Tóibín Brawler: Stories by Lauren Groff

Land by Maggie O'Farrell explores human resilience and a deep connection to the natural world with a sense of wonder. Maggie joins us to talk about mapping, ownership, displacement, time, research 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): Land by Maggie O'Farrell Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell Star of the Sea by Joseph O'Connor North Woods by Daniel Mason Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë The Color Purple by Alice Walker Ulysses by James Joyce Featured Books (TBR Top Off): Land by Maggie O'Farrell Clear by Carys Davies North Woods by Daniel Mason

Bug Hollow by Michelle Huneven is a tender tale of a family falling apart and finding their way back to each other. Michelle joins us to talk about character, family, grief, creativity, secrets and more with cohost 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): Bug Hollow by Michelle Huneven Search by Michelle Huneven Mercy by Joan Silber Roberto Bolaño: Cuentos completos The Complex by Karan Mahajan

A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys is a gripping tale of power and corruption inspired by true events. Ruta joins us to talk about Detroit, research, the 1920s, eccentricity 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): A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin Ford: We Never Called Him Henry by Harry Bennett The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton West with the Night by Beryl Markham The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is a reflective and funny journey of growing older, healing and reluctantly embracing the winds of change. Virginia joins us to talk about character, letter writing, Joan Didion, curiosity, family and more with cohost 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): The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro The White Album by Joan Didion Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys The Paradox Club by Charlie Lovett Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks Good People by Patmeena Sabit Under Story by Chloe Benjamin The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

The Beginning Comes After the End by Rebecca Solnit highlights how slow, consistent activism can bring lasting change. Rebecca joins us to talk about interconnection, possibility, the nature of change, hope, empathy 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 Beginning Comes After the End: Notes on a World of Change by Rebecca Solnit Comfortable With Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion by Pema Chödrön Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities by Rebecca Solnit No Straight Road Takes You There: Essays for Uneven Terrain by Rebecca Solnit The Faraway Nearby by Rebecca Solnit Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit A Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit Recollections of My Nonexistence: A Memoir by Rebecca Solnit

The Midnight Train by Matt Haig is a sweeping journey through time following one man's life-altering decision. Matt joins us to talk about bookselling, art, music, time and more with cohost 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): The Midnight Train by Matt Haig The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Comfort Book by Matt Haig A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig  The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger The Humans by Matt Haig How to Stop Time by Matt Haig The Life Impossible by Matt Haig Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino The Vegetarian by Han Kang Human Acts by Han Kang Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Under Story by Chloe Benjamin

Waiting on a Friend by Natalie Adler is a big-hearted, tender and hilarious story about love, ghosts, and community. Natalie joins us to talk about New York City, the 1980s, nostalgia, boundaries, hope 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): Waiting on a Friend by Natalie Adler My Bad: A Personal History of the Queer Nineties and Beyond by Hugh Ryan Gentrification of the Mind: Witness to a Lost Imagination by Sarah Schulman Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993 by Sarah Schulman Fear City: New York's Fiscal Crisis and the Rise of Austerity Politics by Kim Phillips-Fein Beloved by Toni Morrison The House of Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne The Black Book by Middleton A. Harris Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes by Tony Kushner Borrowed Time: An AIDS Memoir by Paul Monette And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic by Randy Shilts How to Survive a Plague: The Story of How Activists and Scientists Tamed AIDS by David France The Book of Daniel by E. L. Doctorow  

Canon by Paige Lewis is a surreal and hilarious tale of godly proportions. Paige joins us to talk about story structure, character, heroes, epic poetry, genre 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): Canon by Paige Lewis Annie Allen by Gwendolyn Brooks Midwinter Day by Bernadette Mayer The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson The Iliad: Translated by Emily Wilson by Homer The Odyssey: Translated by Emily Wilson by Homer Aniara by Harry Martinson The Beheading Game by Rebecca Lehman Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu  

American Rambler by Isaac Fitzgerald weaves memory, history and personal anecdotes in one unforgettable journey. Isaac joined us live in Philly to talk about writing on the go, walking the Johnny Appleseed trail, coming of age, exploration, faith 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): American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed by Isaac Fitzgerald Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald On the Road by Jack Kerouac A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed North Woods by Daniel Mason  

One Leg on Earth by 'Pemi Aguda blends folklore and history for a daring exploration of motherhood and identity. 'Pemi joins us to talk about Lagos, loneliness, pregnancy, autonomy, architecture and more with cohost 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): One Leg on Earth by 'Pemi Aguda Ghostroots: Stories by 'Pemi Aguda Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping by Matthew Salesses The Awakening by Kate Chopin A Doll's House and Other Plays by Henrik Ibsen A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction by Elizabeth McCracken Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat The Vegetarian by Han Kang The Garden by Clare Beams Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield The Memory Museum: Stories by M Lin Leave Your Mess at Home by Tolani Akinola All Us Saints by Katherine Packert Burke  

Death of the Soccer God by Dimitry Elias Léger follows a young Haitian soccer prodigy's rapid rise and swift downfall as he moves through fame, politics and love across continents. Dimitry joins us to talk about research, faith, death, discipline, excellence, jazz 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 Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Death of the Soccer God by Dimitry Elias Léger God Loves Haiti by Dimitry Elias Léger Catch-22 by Joseph Heller A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway  

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer is a haunting personal account of the Mount Everest disaster in 1996. Jon joins us to talk about looking back on the last 30 years, chasing story, climbing, PTSD, research, magazines 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): Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by Jon Krakauer Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman by Jon Krakauer Looking for a Ship by John McPhee Irons in the Fire by John McPhee Dear Thief by Samantha Harvey Orbital by Samantha Harvey