Poured Over

888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers by Abraham Chang is a debut about the coming-of-age search for love and meaning via family, friendships, education, and (especially) pop culture. Chang joins us to talk about his career in publishing, the Easter eggs he hides in his work, his ensemble of characters and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.   This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                      New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app  Featured Books (Episode):  888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers by Abraham Chang  High Fidelity by Nick Hornby 

Be Ready When the Luck Happens is an inspiring, heartfelt and intimate memoir chronicling the life of the one and only Ina Garten. She joins us to talk about choosing to tell her story, some of the most memorable moments, the cookbooks she loves and more with guest host, Kat Sarfas. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Kat Sarfas and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app Featured Books (Episode): Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten Modern Comfort Food by Ina Garten

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman is the start of a cat-and-mouse thriller series with new characters you’ll love and the humor and wit you’ve come to expect from this sharp and sly author. Osman joined us live at Barnes & Noble Union Square to talk about crafting an ensemble of voices, writing propulsive narratives, why we love mysteries and more with cohost Jenna Seery.  This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                      New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app  Featured Books (Episode):  We Solve Murders by Richard Osman  The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman  Murder Must Advertise by Dorothy L. Sayers  The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith  Karla’s Choice by Nick Harkaway 

Rumaan Alam, author of Entitlement, and Danzy Senna, author of Colored Television, join us live at The Grove to talk about liminal spaces, writing impeccable dialogue, the similarities and differences in their characters and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.  This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                      New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app   Featured Books (Episode):  Entitlement by Rumaan Alam  Colored Television by Danzy Senna  Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam  Caucasia by Danzy Senna 

The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich is a profound story of the natural world, place and community. Erdrich joins us to talk about the spark for this novel, the evolution of her work, some of her recommendations as a bookseller and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book recommendations from Marc and Jamie. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app Featured Books (Episode): The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich The Beet Queen by Louise Erdrich The Antelope Woman by Louise Erdrich Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey Save Me, Stranger by Erika Krouse Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson Featured Books (TBR Top Off): Never Whistle at Night by Shane Hawk and Theodore C Van Alst, Jr. Plainsong by Kent Haruf

Pearly Everlasting by Tammy Armstrong is a journey through the forest in a tale of friendship, family and hope. Armstrong joins us to talk about the photo that inspired the book, her research process, the importance of chosen family and more with cohost, Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app Featured Books (Episode): Pearly Everlasting by Tammy Armstrong Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy

Playground by Richard Powers is a multi-layered novel about life in, out of and around the ocean and explores ideas of playgrounds and paradise; computer games and AI; adventure, exploration, colonization and more. Powers joins us to talk about the inception of the story, his research process, the importance and beauty of connecting to the natural world and more with guest host, Chris Gillespie. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book recommendations from Marc and Donald. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app Featured Books (Episode): Playground by Richard Powers The Overstory by Richard Powers Bewilderment by Richard Powers Finite and Infinite Games by James P. Carse Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake The Light Eaters by Zoë Schlanger Featured Books (TBR Top Off): Orbital by Samantha Harvey State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

The Barn by Wright Thompson examines the story of Emmett Till, including new details and perspectives that shed light on one of the most tragic events of American history. Thompson joins us to talk about how his background influenced the book, the connection between place and history, the lasting effects of these events and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app Featured Books (Episode): The Barn by Wright Thompson Pappyland by Wright Thompson Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe North Toward Home by Willie Morris Providence by Will D. Campbell Prairyerth by William Least Heat-Moon The Overstory by Richard Powers

Bone of the Bone by Sarah Smarsh is a collection of essays reflecting on class, politics, the media and related socioeconomic and cultural topics. Smarsh joins us to talk about how she came to this project, her approach to telling a story, her inspirations and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book recommendations from Marc and Mary. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                      New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app  Featured Books (Episode): Bone of the Bone by Sarah Smarsh  Heartland by Sarah Smarsh  She Come By It Natural by Sarah Smarsh  Educated by Tara Westover  Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond  Working by Studs Terkel  Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt  Featured Books (TBR Top Off): American Salvage by Bonnie Jo Campbell The Forgotten Girls by Monica Potts

By the Fire We Carry by Rebecca Nagle blends first-person reportage and historical sleuthing from the journalist and podcaster following a murder that led to a landmark Supreme Court decision that reaffirmed Native rights in America. Nagle joins us to talk about the inception of her work on this story, the importance of analyzing little known history, how writing the book has impacted her and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app Featured Books (Episode): By the Fire We Carry by Rebecca Nagle The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson