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Poured Over

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Friendship
Poor Deer
Philadelphia
Beautyland
New York City
Poetry
Addiction
Barnes & Noble
The Storm We Made
All Good People Here
The Waters
Writing Craft
Grief
Childhood Innocence
Extraterrestrial Biology
Sabrina Imbler
How Far the Light Reaches
Nature Writing
Good Material
Malaya

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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Lightbreakers by Aja Gabel is a genre-defying story about how far one would go to save the person they love. Aja joins us to talk about time travel, faith vs fear, screenwriting, contemporary art, Marfa and more with host Miwa Messer.

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The Everlasting by bestselling author Alix E. Harrow is an epic time-traveling fantasy about history, legacy, belonging and bravery. Alix joined us live at The Grove to talk about creating her own mythology, unreliable narrators, time loop stories, l... more

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Our Book Club pick, Like Family by Erin O. White, is a big-hearted tale of chosen family and complicated love with three couples at its core. Erin joins us to talk about relationships, coming-of-middle-age, desire, social media, envy and more with gu... more

Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite — the bestselling author of My Sister, the Serial Killer — is a bold and hilarious novel about a woman who seeks to break free from her family's unfortunate legacy. Oyinkan joins us to talk about family, struct... more

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Recent Guests

Erin O. White
Essayist and author of the memoir, and debut novelist
Episode: Erin O. White on LIKE FAMILY
Oyinkan Braithwaite
Author of My Sister, the Serial Killer and Cursed Daughters
Episode: Oyinkan Braithwaite on CURSED DAUGHTERS
Mariana Enriquez
Author of "Somebody Is Walking on Your Grave" and other notable works
Episode: Mariana Enriquez on SOMEBODY IS WALKING ON YOUR GRAVE
Cory Doctorow
Blogger, journalist, and activist
Co-editor of Boing Boing, author of Enshittification
Episode: Cory Doctorow on ENSHITTIFICATION
Joy Harjo
Former poet laureate and award-winning poet
Episode: Joy Harjo on GIRL WARRIOR
Adam Johnson
Author known for works like The Orphan Master's Son and The Wayfinder
Episode: Adam Johnson on THE WAYFINDER
Megha Majumdar
Author of A Guardian and a Thief and A Burning
Independent Author
Episode: Megha Majumdar on A GUARDIAN AND A THIEF
Mary Roach
Author of 'Replaceable You' and several New York Times bestsellers.
Episode: Mary Roach on REPLACEABLE YOU
Jen Hatmaker
Author of over a dozen books, including four New York Times bestsellers
Episode: Jen Hatmaker on AWAKE

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 440 ratings
  • The book itself

    I love the way this book feels in my hands. The pages turn smoothly and for a big read, this is an important feature! Perhaps it is strange thing to note. Just loving Loneliness

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KMeadW
    United Statesa month ago
  • Mira needs to limit the amount she speaks and interrupts

    I tune in to listen to the authors, not her. I just listened to the People Like Us episode and Mira regularly interrupts Jason Mott. It’s ridiculous and I found myself skipping her parts so I could actually listen to him.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    seeker2662
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Authors! 3 wishes…

    I truly wish Mira would let the Authors answer her probing and enlightening questions and not answer them herself. I wish Mira would use her words: is “ Hello?” really a comment? I wish Mira would let the Authors finish their sentences so we can learn more about them and less about her. Can Poured Over grant my 3 wishes?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    D Adele
    United States8 months ago
  • Depends on the host

    Overall, this is a gem of a podcast…but it depends on who is hosting. While Miwa Messer seems absolutely brilliant concerning writing, publishing, etc., she’s not a great interviewer and this impacts the quality of the show. Messer tends to turn the focus to herself, and often times talks more than the guest. I still listen, but usually choose episodes for which she isn’t hosting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tbeadle
    United States10 months ago
  • Host talks too much

    The host keeps talking and talking and talking while the guest waits patiently to get a word in.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    GrrlGenius4President
    United States10 months ago

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Many reviews highlight a desire for hosts to allow guests more airtime during interviews, indicating a balance of conversation can sometimes lean towards the hosts.
Listeners appreciate the variety of authors featured and the insightful nature of discussions, making it a go-to resource for book recommendations.
The engaging conversations and the depth of content are frequently praised, with some suggesting that it is a must-listen for serious readers and writers.

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#78
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#222
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#158
Australia/Arts/Books
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#213
Mexico/Arts/Books
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#226
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#230
New Zealand/Arts/Books

Talking Points

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Oyinkan Braithwaite on CURSED DAUGHTERS
Q: How do you follow up a successful book like My Sister, the Serial Killer?
It was terrifying because I had the pressure of expectations after my debut's success.
Oyinkan Braithwaite on CURSED DAUGHTERS
Q: Can we talk about the structure of Cursed Daughters?
It's a bigger family story about generations of women with complicated lives.
Alix E. Harrow on THE EVERLASTING
Q: How do you approach the themes of gender roles in your writing?
Harrow aims to break traditional gender roles, highlighting how women, especially in imperial narratives, play significant roles beyond being mere handmaidens.
Alix E. Harrow on THE EVERLASTING
Q: What inspired you to write retellings of fairy tales and folklore?
Alix E. Harrow mentions growing up surrounded by her mother's sci-fi and fantasy books, which included folklore and fairy tales, sparking her interest in storytelling and retelling these tales.
Mariana Enriquez on SOMEBODY IS WALKING ON YOUR GRAVE
Q: Is there anything there? And that might be more terrifying?
There is a reason why we constructed the afterlife as a main concept in our life to the point that we live our life hoping for that.

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This show features engaging conversations with authors, focusing on new releases and literary themes. Notable discussions revolve around the creative processes behind well-known and emerging works, touching on elements of identity, trauma, and social issues. Listeners can expect to hear authors share personal anecdotes, explore character development, and engage in discussions about the influences shaping their work. The show also includes insights into the experiences of marginalized communities and the impact of current events on literature. This conversational format offers an intimate look at the writing process, making it ideal for avid readers and writers alike seeking inspiration and deeper understanding of the literary world.

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Poured Over launched 4 years ago and published 616 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Poured Over include:

1. Erin O. White
2. Oyinkan Braithwaite
3. Mariana Enriquez
4. Cory Doctorow
5. Joy Harjo
6. Adam Johnson
7. Megha Majumdar
8. Mary Roach

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