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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

Deesha Philyaw
Author of The True Confessions of the First Lady Freeman, author of Church Ladies
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Episode: Deesha Philyaw on THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF THE FIRST LADY FREEMAN
Barbara Kingsolver
Award-winning author of Partita and Demon Copperhead
Author, Partita; HarperCollins author
Episode: Barbara Kingsolver on PARTITA
Imbolo Mbue
Author of Every Story Is A Love Story
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Episode: Imbolo Mbue on EVERY STORY IS A LOVE STORY
Hernan Diaz
Author of Ply; professor and writer
Author, Ply; former academia in philosophy/theory
Episode: Hernan Diaz on PLY
Min Jin Lee
Best-selling author known for diaspora-centered novels
Author
Episode: Min Jin Lee on AMERICAN HAGWON
John Grisham
Author of legal thrillers known for A Time to Kill, The Firm, The Pelican Brief
Author (The French Illusion)
Episode: John Grisham on THE FRENCH ILLUSION
Sharon McMahon
Author of The Small And The Mighty; creator of Sharon Says So
Sharon Says So
Episode: Sharon McMahon on THE SMALL AND THE MIGHTY
John Green
Mega-bestselling author of multiple novels and essay collections
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Episode: John Green on HOLLYWOOD, ENDING
Makenna Goodman
author of The Shame and Helen of Nowhere
Episode: Makenna Goodman on HELEN OF NOWHERE

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 495 ratings
  • Great Content Gets Lost

    I see this feedback has repeatedly been given but nothing is improving. The host just keeps interrupting the authors mid-sentence and interjecting or cutting them off. It’s very hard to listen to. I want to hear the author’s full answer. Please take this feedback seriously as it looks like many reviewers agree and yet the host keeps doing it.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bookish84
    United States18 days ago
  • phenomenal session w/Min Jin Lee

    I thoroughly enjoyed this book review and conversation. Min is one of these authors that I could listen to all day. I cannot wait to pick up this book. I found the conversation during relaxed and genuine, and also enlightening. Thank you so much for this! I love the podcast in general.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    billie jane not jean
    United States18 days ago
  • Love the show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thisguywiththeapp
    United States3 months ago
  • B.B Altson

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Abracadabrador
    United States3 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 States7 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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#39
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#116
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#164
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#174
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#76
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#200
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Deesha Philyaw on THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF THE FIRST LADY FREEMAN
Q: What research practices did you find most essential for this work?
I love nerding out on research, but I set strict limits to avoid procrastination; for this book, researching fashion, brands, pageants, and specific religious practices was crucial, and interviewing people (like the physicist character) helped shape believable conversations and metaphors.
Deesha Philyaw on THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF THE FIRST LADY FREEMAN
Q: How did you approach planning and drafting the book over such a long period?
I started as a pantser, then created a notes document, moved to outlining to organize thoughts, and eventually built a calendar and spreadsheet to align characters' arcs with the pageant timeline and real-life schedules; the process remains flexible, allowing deviations from the outline as needed.
Barbara Kingsolver on PARTITA
Q: What usually comes first for you, the plot, the characters, or the themes, and how do you develop that thread?
I tend to begin with theme, then construct the world and plot, and finally develop the cast so they serve the story, allowing for the necessary damage and backstory to shape who they become.
Min Jin Lee on AMERICAN HAGWON
Q: What was the process like for interviewing Koreans around the world?
The author describes gradually learning to approach interviews with humility, recognizing that people are busy and that building trust required listening and immersion; she emphasizes the importance of context and avoiding simplistic stereotypes when presenting diverse Korean experiences.
John Green on HOLLYWOOD, ENDING
Q: Can you give us a synopsis of Hollywood Ending?
Green acknowledges he's not great at elevator pitches but describes the book as following two twenty-somethings involved in a film within the book, exploring how fame, art, and a public life affect their private selves as the movie career escalates around them.

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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. Deesha Philyaw
2. Barbara Kingsolver
3. Imbolo Mbue
4. Hernan Diaz
5. Min Jin Lee
6. John Grisham
7. Sharon McMahon
8. John Green

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