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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 ... more

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Now out in paperback, The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon casts a needed spotlight on the other heroes of American greatness — ones you may not have heard of. Sharon joins us to talk about raising engaged citizens, local news, and communicatio... more

Beloved storyteller John Green returns with a tender love story set against the underbelly of the entertainment industry as two actors balance their rising fame with their complicated feelings in Hollywood, Ending. John joins us to talk about the soc... more

Blending surrealism, satire and philosophical concepts, Booker Prize-longlisted Helen of Nowhere by Makenna Goodman weaves a tale of beginnings following a disgraced professor who moves into a house where the presence of the previous owner lingers. M... more

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In Triage, acclaimed author and playwright Claudia Rankine uses prose, poetry and art images to challenge the ways we look at friendship and memory, action and obligation. Claudia joined us live from B&N Upper West Side to talk about narrative, lyric... more

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Recent Guests

Makenna Goodman
author of The Shame and Helen of Nowhere
Episode: Makenna Goodman on HELEN OF NOWHERE
Claudia Rankine
Writer and poet
Author of Triage
Episode: Claudia Rankine on TRIAGE
Jodi Picoult
New York Times bestselling author
Author of Hollow Bones
Episode: Jodi Picoult on HOLLOW BONES
Olga Ravn
Author of The Wax Child and The Employees
Author
Episode: Olga Ravn on THE WAX CHILD
Emily Wilson
classicist, professor, translator of The Odyssey and The Iliad
University of Pennsylvania? (classicist/translator, as introduced)
Episode: Emily Wilson on CROSSING THE WINE-DARK SEA
Marlon James
Author of The Disappearers and other works
Author
Episode: Marlon James on THE DISAPPEARERS
Kai Bird
Biographer of the American establishment; author, among others, of biographies on Roy Cohn
Author / Biographer
Episode: Kai Bird on AMERICAN SCOUNDREL
Charlotte McConaghy
New York Times bestselling author of Migrations, Once There Were Wolves and Wild Dark Shore
Author
Episode: Charlotte McConaghy on WILD DARK SHORE
Chloe Benjamin
Author of The Immortalists and Under Story
Author, Under Story
Episode: Chloe Benjamin on UNDER STORY

Hosts

Miwa Messer
Host of the show, bookseller with deep publishing industry ties, and lead interviewer.
Brenda Allison
Co-host of Poured Over and Barnes & Noble bookseller.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 489 ratings
  • Love the show

    Have Mark Z. Danielewski on! Tom’s Crossing has not been talked about enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thisguywiththeapp
    United States2 months ago
  • B.B Altson

    I don’t care about the show -butt- I love 💕 the Amari episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Abracadabrador
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic, love listening to Miwa

    Thorough and engaging interviews that broaden one’s understanding of the context and meaning of a work. Reminds us that art doesn’t happen in a vacuum; all the content we love, that moves and changes us, is carefully nurtured and shepherded by people who got there before us and are welcoming us in. Grateful for this sophisticated podcast and for Miwa’s velvety voice. Also, hearing Annie Leibovitz call someone a legend is all the recommendation I’ll ever need.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maine bookworm
    United States6 months ago
  • Warm, insightful, always interesting

    Listening to Miwa is like sitting down with a smart, charismatic friend and eavesdropping on great conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brooklyn Heights
    United States6 months ago
  • My favorite book podcast

    I count on Poured Over to point me to my next great read. I’ve discovered so many talented, interesting authors through these amazing interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    booklover7389
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise in-depth author conversations and thoughtful questions.
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Some listeners critique host interruptions, calling for more author airtime.

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#194
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#234
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#111
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Claudia Rankine on TRIAGE
Q: What surprised you while writing Triage, and how did that surprise reveal itself in the narrative?
She discusses becoming aware of the different worlds the narrator and the theorist inhabit, and how events like protests and personal traumas illuminate the psychological reasons behind their actions and withholding, which then reshaped the emotional logic of the book.
Claudia Rankine on TRIAGE
Q: How would you describe what you do, and how did triage come to be structured the way it is?
Rankine explains that triage grew out of a personal and historical impulse to hold together the intimate and public—examining collapse, friendship, and memory while weaving in archival and real-world events; the work is not meant to be a memoir, but a layered interaction between two central figures (the narrator and the theorist) across time and space.
Jodi Picoult on HOLLOW BONES
Q: What research helped you portray postpartum psychosis and its treatment challenges?
Picoult discusses interviewing medical professionals and a woman who experienced postpartum psychosis, highlighting misdiagnosis issues, the stigma around mental health, and the gaps in healthcare for new mothers.
Jodi Picoult on HOLLOW BONES
Q: Can you give us a synopsis of Hollow Bones?
The novel follows Molly Fitzgerald, whose mother disappeared after a 9/11-related event when Molly was an infant. Set 25 years later in 2026, Molly is an emergency preparedness chief in Rhode Island, navigating personal and public tragedies while exploring love, motherhood, and the lies we tell.
Olga Ravn on THE WAX CHILD
Q: What sparked the idea for The Wax Child's narrator?
The narrator, a magical object, emerged from years of archival curiosity and I realized it could be a bridge between history and the present, allowing intimate access to voices that archive records often mute.

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A literary interview series that centers on contemporary novels and authors, with deep dives into craft, character, and theme. Conversations often explore memory, place, identity, and how broader cultural histories shape fiction, sometimes touching on publishing dynamics and literary culture. Noteworthy are the in-depth craft questions, strong author-curiosity, and thoughtful connections between a book's form and its world. The show frequently features bestselling and debut writers, professors, and editors, offering listeners a blend of intimate, classroom-style insights and behind-the-scenes publisher context that helps potential readers decide what to read next and what makes a given work resonate today.

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Recent guests on Poured Over include:

1. Makenna Goodman
2. Claudia Rankine
3. Jodi Picoult
4. Olga Ravn
5. Emily Wilson
6. Marlon James
7. Kai Bird
8. Charlotte McConaghy

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