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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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Recent Guests

John Manuel Arias
Author of Crocodilopolis; author of Where There Was Fire
Author
Episode: John Manuel Arias on CROCODILOPOLIS
Addie E. Kitchens
Author of Dominion
Author
Episode: Addie E. Citchens on DOMINION
Ed Park
Author of Three Tenses: A Transmission from the Nineties
Author
Episode: Ed Park on THREE TENSES: A TRANSMISSION FROM THE NINETIES
Daisy Dixon
Philosopher, professor, and artist discussed as the guest on the episode
Cambridge University / Cardiff University
Episode: Daisy Dixon on DEPRAVED: THE STORY OF DANGEROUS ART
Téa Obreht
Author of Sunrise
Author
Episode: Téa Obreht on SUNRISE
Chang-rae Lee
Author of A Tender Age
Episode: Chang-rae Lee on A TENDER AGE
David Szalay
Author of Flesh
Episode: David Szalay on FLESH
Colson Whitehead
Author of The Intuitionist, The Underground Railroad, Nickel Boys, Harlem Shuffle, Crook Manifesto, and Cool Machine
Author
Episode: Colson Whitehead on COOL MACHINE
Stacey Yu
Author of Kitten
Author, Kitten
Episode: Stacey Yu on KITTEN

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 Statesa month ago
  • B.B Altson

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Abracadabrador
    United Statesa month 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 States5 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 States5 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 States5 months ago

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Positive feedback highlights curated guest quality and usefulness for discovering new reads.
Listeners praise in-depth author conversations and thoughtful questions.
Audience appreciates craft-focused discussions and context about publishing.
Some listeners critique host interruptions, calling for more author airtime.

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#22
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#77
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#115
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

John Manuel Arias on CROCODILOPOLIS
Q: How did you land on the title Crocodilopolis and the ancient myth inspiration behind it?
The title connects to the ancient Egyptian city of crocodiles and mirrors the Cain and Abel-like sibling rivalry while anchoring the story in a mythic lineage that informs the characters' fates and the book's shaping imagery.
Addie E. Citchens on DOMINION
Q: Did writing this novel surprise you at all?
Yes, the most surprising part was realizing the ending could be decided by the story itself, allowing for a reckoning that felt earned after years of work.
Addie E. Citchens on DOMINION
Q: Who came first, Priscilla or Diamond?
Priscilla and Diamond emerged together as central voices, with their perspectives developing in tandem rather than in a strict sequence.
Ed Park on THREE TENSES: A TRANSMISSION FROM THE NINETIES
Q: In what ways did writing Three Tenses influence your approach to craft and voice, compared to your earlier work?
Three Tenses allowed me to experiment with concise, prompt-like entries and voices, moving away from long paragraphs and toward a more playful, memory-driven exploration that still feels intimate and connected to my later novels.
David Szalay on FLESH
Q: How does Flesh engage with the East–West European dynamic, and what broader commentary is being made about contemporary Europe?
The novel positions Istvan within the larger historical arc of Europe's post-communist era, highlighting mass movement from East to West and the evolving tensions between globalized prosperity and national self-definition. Szalay uses Istvan's experiences to explore how European identity, nationalism, and aspirations for economic security shape personal choices, status, and values, while also questioning the hollowness of worldly success and the fragility of identity across borders.

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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. 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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