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Hosted by Barnes & Noble · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 728 episodes
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Poured Over is a show for readers who pore over details, obsess over sentences and ideas and stories and characters; readers who ask a lot of questions, just like Poured Over's host, Miwa Messer, a career bookseller who's always reading. Follow us here for surprising riffs, candid conversations, a few laughs, and lots of great book recommendations from big name authors and authors on their way to being big names. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional bonus episodes on Saturdays).
Barnes & Noble hosts Poured Over, a arts show with 728 episodes published.
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, J
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 M
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. Th
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 Bren
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 Pou
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
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, char
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 Hoov
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
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 ali
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 wi
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 M
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, curio
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
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 o
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
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
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
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 Bren
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
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Poured Over is hosted by Barnes & Noble. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 728 episodes.
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