EPISODE · Jul 13, 2024 · 40 MIN
Alisa Alering on SMOTHERMOSS
from Poured Over
Smothermoss by Alisa Alering is an atmospheric, haunting and sometimes mystical family story set against the backdrop of 1980s Appalachia. Alering joins us to talk about the importance of nature in the novel, the blurred lines between fantasy and reality and writing the relationship between two sisters with cohost Jenna Seery. We end this episode with TBR Top Off Book recommendations from Marc and Mary. 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): Smothermoss by Alisa Alering The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters Affinity by Sarah Waters Featured Books (TBR Top Off): The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez Revelator by Daryl Gregory
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Alisa Alering on SMOTHERMOSS
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