
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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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.
Listening to Miwa is like sitting down with a smart, charismatic friend and eavesdropping on great conversation.
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.
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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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Poured Over launched 5 years ago and published 746 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. John Manuel Arias
2. Addie E. Kitchens
3. Ed Park
4. Daisy Dixon
5. Téa Obreht
6. Chang-rae Lee
7. David Szalay
8. Colson Whitehead
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