Poured Over
Barnes & NoblePoured 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 629 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||
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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 Podcasts5KMeadW
United States2 months 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 Podcasts2seeker2662United States4 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 Podcasts3D AdeleUnited States9 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 Podcasts3TbeadleUnited 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 Podcasts3GrrlGenius4PresidentUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #74 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #220 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #134 |  Australia/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #160 |  Finland/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #194 |  Mexico/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #201 |  Austria/Arts/Books |
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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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1. NPR's Book of the Day
2. The Book Case
3. Totally Booked with Zibby
4. The Book Review
5. Book Riot - The Podcast
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Poured Over launched 5 years ago and published 629 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. Jen Percy
2. W. David Marx
3. John Edgar Wideman
4. Erin O. White
5. Oyinkan Braithwaite
6. Mariana Enriquez
7. Cory Doctorow
8. Joy Harjo
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