The Typing Lady by Ruth Ozeki is a captivating collection about life, art and storytelling. Ruth joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about leaving Easter eggs for longtime readers, humor, writing short stories, aging and more with host Miwa Messer. 

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Featured Books (Episode):
The Typing Lady: And Other Fictions by Ruth Ozeki
My Year of Meats by Ruth Ozeki
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki
Unpacking My Library by Walter Benjamin
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
The News from Dublin: Stories by Colm Tóibín
Brawler: Stories by Lauren Groff

Land by Maggie O'Farrell explores human resilience and a deep connection to the natural world with a sense of wonder. Maggie joins us to talk about mapping, ownership, displacement, time, research and more with cohost Jenna Seery. 

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Featured Books (Episode):
Land by Maggie O'Farrell
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
Star of the Sea by Joseph O'Connor
North Woods by Daniel Mason
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Ulysses by James Joyce

Featured Books (TBR Top Off):
Land by Maggie O'Farrell
Clear by Carys Davies
North Woods by Daniel Mason

Bug Hollow by Michelle Huneven is a tender tale of a family falling apart and finding their way back to each other. Michelle joins us to talk about character, family, grief, creativity, secrets and more with cohost Brenda Allison.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Bug Hollow by Michelle Huneven
Search by Michelle Huneven
Mercy by Joan Silber
Roberto Bolaño: Cuentos completos
The Complex by Karan Mahajan

A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys is a gripping tale of power and corruption inspired by true events. Ruta joins us to talk about Detroit, research, the 1920s, eccentricity and more with cohost Jenna Seery. 

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Featured Books (Episode):
A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Ford: We Never Called Him Henry by Harry Bennett
The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton
West with the Night by Beryl Markham
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is a reflective and funny journey of growing older, healing and reluctantly embracing the winds of change. Virginia joins us to talk about character, letter writing, Joan Didion, curiosity, family and more with cohost Brenda Allison. 

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Featured Books (Episode):
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
The White Album by Joan Didion
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
The Paradox Club by Charlie Lovett
Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
Good People by Patmeena Sabit
Under Story by Chloe Benjamin
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

The Beginning Comes After the End by Rebecca Solnit highlights how slow, consistent activism can bring lasting change. Rebecca joins us to talk about interconnection, possibility, the nature of change, hope, empathy and more with host Miwa Messer. 

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Featured Books (Episode):
The Beginning Comes After the End: Notes on a World of Change by Rebecca Solnit
Comfortable With Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion by Pema Chödrön
Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities by Rebecca Solnit
No Straight Road Takes You There: Essays for Uneven Terrain by Rebecca Solnit
The Faraway Nearby by Rebecca Solnit
Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit
A Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit
Recollections of My Nonexistence: A Memoir by Rebecca Solnit

The Midnight Train by Matt Haig is a sweeping journey through time following one man's life-altering decision. Matt joins us to talk about bookselling, art, music, time and more with cohost Brenda Allison. 

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Featured Books (Episode):
The Midnight Train by Matt Haig
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
The Comfort Book by Matt Haig
A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig 
The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
The Humans by Matt Haig
How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
Human Acts by Han Kang
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Under Story by Chloe Benjamin

Waiting on a Friend by Natalie Adler is a big-hearted, tender and hilarious story about love, ghosts, and community. Natalie joins us to talk about New York City, the 1980s, nostalgia, boundaries, hope and more with host Miwa Messer.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Waiting on a Friend by Natalie Adler
My Bad: A Personal History of the Queer Nineties and Beyond by Hugh Ryan
Gentrification of the Mind: Witness to a Lost Imagination by Sarah Schulman
Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993 by Sarah Schulman
Fear City: New York's Fiscal Crisis and the Rise of Austerity Politics by Kim Phillips-Fein
Beloved by Toni Morrison
The House of Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Black Book by Middleton A. Harris
Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes by Tony Kushner
Borrowed Time: An AIDS Memoir by Paul Monette
And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic by Randy Shilts
How to Survive a Plague: The Story of How Activists and Scientists Tamed AIDS by David France
The Book of Daniel by E. L. Doctorow

Canon by Paige Lewis is a surreal and hilarious tale of godly proportions. Paige joins us to talk about story structure, character, heroes, epic poetry, genre and more with cohost Jenna Seery.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Canon by Paige Lewis
Annie Allen by Gwendolyn Brooks
Midwinter Day by Bernadette Mayer
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Iliad: Translated by Emily Wilson by Homer
The Odyssey: Translated by Emily Wilson by Homer
Aniara by Harry Martinson
The Beheading Game by Rebecca Lehman
Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin
Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu

American Rambler by Isaac Fitzgerald weaves memory, history and personal anecdotes in one unforgettable journey. Isaac joined us live in Philly to talk about writing on the go, walking the Johnny Appleseed trail, coming of age, exploration, faith and more with host Miwa Messer.

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Featured Books (Episode):
American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed by Isaac Fitzgerald
Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
North Woods by Daniel Mason

One Leg on Earth by 'Pemi Aguda blends folklore and history for a daring exploration of motherhood and identity. 'Pemi joins us to talk about Lagos, loneliness, pregnancy, autonomy, architecture and more with cohost Brenda Allison.

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Featured Books (Episode):
One Leg on Earth by 'Pemi Aguda
Ghostroots: Stories by 'Pemi Aguda
Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping by Matthew Salesses
The Awakening by Kate Chopin
A Doll's House and Other Plays by Henrik Ibsen
A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction by Elizabeth McCracken
Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
The Garden by Clare Beams
Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield
The Memory Museum: Stories by M Lin
Leave Your Mess at Home by Tolani Akinola
All Us Saints by Katherine Packert Burke

Death of the Soccer God by Dimitry Elias Léger follows a young Haitian soccer prodigy's rapid rise and swift downfall as he moves through fame, politics and love across continents. Dimitry joins us to talk about research, faith, death, discipline, excellence, jazz and more with cohost Isabelle McConville.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Death of the Soccer God by Dimitry Elias Léger
God Loves Haiti by Dimitry Elias Léger
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer is a haunting personal account of the Mount Everest disaster in 1996. Jon joins us to talk about looking back on the last 30 years, chasing story, climbing, PTSD, research, magazines and more with host Miwa Messer.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by Jon Krakauer
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman by Jon Krakauer
Looking for a Ship by John McPhee
Irons in the Fire by John McPhee
Dear Thief by Samantha Harvey
Orbital by Samantha Harvey

Afternoon Hours of a Hermit by Patrick Cottrell is a darkly funny and poignant story of identity and family from an award-winning author. Patrick joins us to talk about humor, masculinity, teaching, reading and more with host Miwa Messer.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Afternoon Hours of a Hermit by Patrick Cottrell
Sorry to Disrupt the Peace by Patrick Cottrell
Ninety-two in the Shade by Thomas McGuane
A Fan's Notes by Frederick Exley
Ray by Barry Hannah
Belly Up by Rita Bullwinkel
Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel
Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson
The Hours by Michael Cunningham
Moderation by Elaine Castillo
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Audition by Katie Kitamura
Intimacies by Katie Kitamura

Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin is a hopeful family saga that offers a striking look at the American West. Tom joins us to talk about the Midwest, language, nature, time, family stories and more with cohost Jenna Seery.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
The Antidote by Karen Russell
Canon by Paige Lewis
John of John by Douglas Stuart
Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino
Bog Queen by Anna North

Homebound by Portia Elan is a vibrant, moving story about connection, humanity and the unwavering power of love. Portia joins us to talk about story structure, voice, research, technology, connection and more with cohost Jenna Seery.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Homebound by Portia Elan
Moby Dick by Herman Melville
The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
Cannery Row by John Steinbeck

Sarah Jessica Parker discusses being a book publisher, a reader, a Booker Prize judge, and how she knew she had to publish The Radiant Dark while SJPLit author Alexandra Oliva takes us behind the scenes of her new novel in a special episode of Poured Over taped at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC with host Miwa Messer.

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Featured Books (Episode):
The Radiant Dark by Alexandra Oliva
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
Milkman by Anna Burns
A Place for Us Fatima Farheen Mirza
I Am You by Victoria Redel
Flesh by David Szalay
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai
Flashlight by Susan Choi
The Rest of Our Lives by Ben Markovits
Universality by Natasha Brown
Audition by Katie Kitamura

The Devils by Joe Abercrombie follows an invasion of flesh-eating elves threatening Europe and a special force of monsters recruited to save the day. Joe joins us to talk about fantasy subgenres, characterization, voice, action sequences, The Lord of the Rings and more with cohost Jenna Seery.

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Featured Books (Episode):
The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan
The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie
L.A. Confidential by James Ellroy
A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
The Civil War: A Narrative, Volume 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville by Shelby Foote

John of John by Douglas Stuart is a poignant story of a young gay man who moves back to his childhood home. Douglas joins us to talk about the Outer Hebrides, Calvinism, isolation, inheritance, tweed weaving and more with host Miwa Messer.

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Featured Books (Episode):
John of John by Douglas Stuart
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
Clear by Carys Davies

On the Hippie Trail by Rick Steves tells the origin story of the travel writing superhero. Rick joins us to talk about looking back on his twenties, chronocentrism, travel vs tourism, serendipity and more with cohost Brenda Allison.

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Featured Books (Episode):
On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer by Rick Steves
Whistler by Ann Patchett
Europe on 5 Dollars a Day by Arthur Frommer

The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer follows a young woman's unusual new job in a house that creaks with a lurking dread. Marcus joins us to talk about opening lines, relatable horror, humor, Morse code, Reddit and more with cohost Jenna Seery.

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Featured Books (Episode):
The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
The Gunslinger by Stephen King
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker
The Devils by Joe Abercrombie

Featured Books (TBR Top Off):
The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
The Grip of It by Jac Jemc

Questions 27 & 28 by Karen Tei Yamashita blends history and fiction to bring to light the experiences of Japanese Americans incarcerated on U.S. soil during WWII, delving into the two questions that stirred division and shaped the future of families. Karen joins us to talk about archival research, storytelling, Jane Austen and more with host Miwa Messer.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Questions 27 & 28 by Karen Tei Yamashita
I Hotel by Karen Tei Yamashita
Sansei and Sensibility by Karen Tei Yamashita
Tropic of Orange by Karen Tei Yamashita
Letters to Memory by Karen Tei Yamashita
Years of Infamy: The Untold Story of America's Concentration Camps by Michi Nishiura Weglyn
Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
No-No Boy by John Okada
U.S.A.: The Complete Trilogy by John Dos Passos
Moderation by Elaine Castillo

Monsters in the Archives by Caroline Bicks is a fascinating deep-dive into the iconic early works of Stephen King. Caroline joins us to talk about teaching at the University of Maine, community, Shakespeare, rereading, The Wizard of Oz and more with cohost Jenna Seery.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King by Caroline Bicks
Lisey's Story by Stephen King
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
Pet Sematary by Stephen King
The Shining by Stephen King
The Long Walk by Stephen King
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
Danse Macabre by Stephen King
North Woods by Daniel Mason
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Dark Renaissance by Stephen Greenblatt
Night Shift by Stephen King
Carrie by Stephen King
Dracula by Bram Stoker
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King
It by Stephen King

Featured Books (TBR Top Off)
Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King by Caroline Bicks
Desperation by Stephen King
Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King

The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke is a clever locked-room mystery from dynamic writing duo, V.E. Schwab and Cat Clarke. The authors joined us live at B&N Union Square to talk about character, storytelling, genre, collaboration, expectation, Scotland and more with cohost Jenna Seery.

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Featured Books (Episode):
The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Vicious by V.E. Schwab
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez is a stunning examination of ambition, desire, and the struggles of growing up. Xochitl joins us to talk about healing through writing, living through your twenties, finding community, creativity, The Great Gatsby and more with cohost Isabelle McConville.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago
White Teeth by Zadie Smith
The Fortress of Solitude by Jonathan Lethem
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
The World According to Garp by John Irving
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
Drinking Coffee Elsewhere by ZZ Packer

King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby is an action-packed quest for vengeance. S.A. joined us to talk about sibling dynamics, gender roles, crime fiction, The Godfather, masculinity and more with cohost Chris Gillespie.

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Featured Books (Episode):
King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby
Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby
All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
My Darkest Prayer by S.A. Cosby
Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden
A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley
A Violent Masterpiece by Jordan Harper

Go Gentle by Maria Semple is a transformative novel of new beginnings and second chances. Maria joined us live at the Upper West Side to talk about stoicism, satire, dialogue, coming-of-age, theater and more with host Miwa Messer.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Go Gentle by Maria Semple
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
The Light Years by Elizabeth Jane Howard
When All the Men Wore Hats: Susan Cheever on the Stories of John Cheever by Susan Cheever
Loved and Missed by Susie Boyt
The Author Weekend by Laura Zigman
The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke
Clear by Carys Davies
Rasputin Swims the Potomac by Ben Fountain
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain

The Edge of Space-Time by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein takes you to the edge of the universe and explains abstract theoretical physics concepts in an accessible and engaging way. Chanda joined us live at the Upper West Side to talk about particle cosmology, creation, metaphors, certainty, black holes, craft books, Star Trek and more with host Miwa Messer.

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Featured Books (Episode):
The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Life on Mars by Tracy K. Smith
How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice, and Skill by Jericho Brown
The Scientist's Guide to Writing, 2nd Edition: How to Write More Easily and Effectively throughout Your Scientific Career by Stephen B. Heard
The Sentences That Create Us by PEN America
The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Ordinary Notes by Christina Sharpe
The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy by Moiya McTier
The Dialogues: Conversations about the Nature of the Universe by Clifford V. Johnson

Transcription by Ben Lerner is a poetic meditation on art, technology and what it really means to be alive. Ben joins us to talk about journalism, authenticity, language, voice, podcasts, connection, attention and more with cohost Chris Gillespie.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Transcription by Ben Lerner
The Topeka School by Ben Lerner
10:04 by Ben Lerner
The Hatred of Poetry by Ben Lerner
G. by John Berger
Distant Star by Roberto Bolaño

London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe is a stunning piece of investigative journalism about a young man whose life is cut short after he becomes entangled in London's dark underworld. Patrick joined us live in Philly to talk about social media, London, access as a journalist, adolescence, storytelling, truth and more with host Miwa Messer.

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Featured Books (Episode):
London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe
Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe
Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks by Patrick Radden Keefe
The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis

American Fantasy by Emma Straub is a charming and comic story about the joys of middle age ? and what lies beyond nostalgia. Emma joins us to talk about boybands, New Kids on the Block, parasocial relationships, fandom, finding freedom in cringe and more with cohost Brenda Allison.

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Featured Books (Episode):
American Fantasy by Emma Straub
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
Country People by Daniel Mason

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke is a witty, dark debut about a tradwife social media influencer. Caro joins us to talk about likable characters, performance, social media, traditional living, surveillance and more with cohost Jenna Seery.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates
Whidbey by T Kira Madden
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
In Memoriam by Alice Winn

A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko is an inspired look at our beautiful world and where we fit in it. Kevin joins us to talk about setting off on his hike, the unique terrain of the Grand Canyon, perseverance, the beauty of the natural world, the National Park Service and more with cohost Chris Gillespie.

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Featured Books (Episode):
A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko
The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko
The Man Who Walked Through Time: The Story of the First Trip Afoot Through the Grand Canyon by Colin Fletcher

How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay by Jenny Lawson shares tips and tricks for all of life's messy bits. Jenny joins us to talk about the joys of reading, finding community, doom scrolling, empathy, expectations, Freud and more with cohost Jenna Seery.

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Featured Books (Episode):
How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay: Tips and Tricks That Kept Me Alive, Happy, and Creative in Spite of Myself by Jenny Lawson
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book about Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson
Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson

Featured Books (TBR Top Off)
How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay: Tips and Tricks That Kept Me Alive, Happy, and Creative in Spite of Myself by Jenny Lawson
Joyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul Scheer
The Creative Act: : A Way of Being by Rick Rubin

Son of Nobody by Yann Martel is an imaginative retelling of the Trojan War from the bestselling author of Life of Pi. Yann joins us to talk about the Trojan War, studying the classics, writing epic poetry, structure, Greek mythology, storytelling and more with cohost Brenda Allison.

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Featured Books (Episode):
Son of Nobody by Yann Martel
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
The Iliad by Homer, translated by Stephen Mitchell
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant by Ulysses S. Grant
Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
The Divine Comedy: The Inferno, The Purgatorio, and The Paradiso by Dante Alighieri, translated by John Ciardi
The Tartar Steppe by Dino Buzzati
Waiting for Godot: : A Tragicomedy in Two Acts by Samuel Beckett
The Iliad by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson

Featured Books (TBR Top Off)
Son of Nobody by Yann Martel
What We Can Know by Ian McEwan
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

Stop Me If You've Heard This One by Kristen Arnett is a heartfelt and hilarious romp through Central Florida following an unlikely protagonist: a clown working the birthday circuit. Kristen joins us to talk about the polarization of clowns, following your creative intuition, the tourism economy, art, friendship, Florida, third spaces and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. 

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.??????????????????? 

New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

Featured Books (Episode):
Stop Me If You've Heard This One by Kristen Arnett
Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett
With Teeth by Kristen Arnett
It by Stephen King
Brawler: Stories by Lauren Groff
Alligator Tears: A Memoir in Essays by Edgar Gomez
Whidbey by T Kira Madden
Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden
State of Paradise by Laura van den Berg

Seasons of Glass and Iron by Amal El-Mohtar features her award-winning folktales that invite readers into fantastic new worlds. Amal joins us to talk about Dungeons & Dragons, creating characters, long form vs short form writing, the life of the internet, creativity, birds and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. 

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.??????????????????? 

New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

Featured Books (Episode):
Seasons of Glass and Iron: Stories by Amal El-Mohtar
The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
This is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone and Amal El-Mohtar
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Travel Light by Naomi Mitchison
There Is No Antimemetics Division by qntm
Jade City by Fonda Lee
The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee
Metal from Heaven by August Clarke

Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney is a witty and wry story about family, marriage?and happiness. Cynthia joined us live at The Grove to talk about the 1970s, women's agency, revisiting classic novels, Rochester and more with host Miwa Messer.

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):
Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Good Company by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
The Great American Novel by Philip Roth
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Middlemarch by George Eliot
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner
Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse
Intruder in the Dust by William Faulkner

In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man by Tom Junod is a poignant reflection of fathers, sons and the complex bonds of family. Tom joins us to talk about growing up on Long Island, Mad Men, writing about his father, masculinity, Mr. Rogers and more with host Miwa Messer.

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):
In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man by Tom Junod

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is a tale of impending catastrophe, survival and interstellar adventure. Andy joins us to talk about his books being adapted into films, astrophysics, placing his characters in tricky situations, world building, The Beatles and more with cohost Chris Gillespie.

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):
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Martian by Andy Weir
A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

Featured Books (TBR Top Off)
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi

All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun is a smart, sharp and surprising novel following three passengers aboard a Bermuda-bound cruise ship. Jung joins us to talk about The Love Boat, character, the aftermath of 9/11, capturing history through art, the early internet, technology and more with host Miwa Messer.

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):
All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun
Shelter by Jung Yun
O Beautiful by Jung Yun
The Wapshot Chronicle by John Cheever
On Morrison by Namwali Serpell
Blue Ruin by Hari Kunzru

The Complex by Karan Mahajan is a captivating family drama that moves between the US and India during a time of political transformation. Karan joins us to talk about Russian novels, the American Dream, New Delhi, connection, memory vs nostalgia, exile and more with host Miwa Messer.

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 Complex by Karan Mahajan
The Association of Small Bombs by Karan Mahajan
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Paradise Lost by John Milton
Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte
Malgudi Days by R.K. Narayan
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
This Is Not That Dawn by Yashpal
The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing
Ravelstein by Saul Bellow
Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar
The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow

Whidbey by T Kira Madden is a gripping story of three women and the complex ties that bind them. T Kira joins us to talk about life-changing moments, balancing fact and fiction, immersive research, interactive reading, truth, storytelling 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):
Whidbey by T Kira Madden
Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden
Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
Cruddy by Lynda Barry
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith
Trust Exercise by Susan Choi

The Fox Hunt by Caitlin Breeze follows students at an elite university concealing a dark and deadly secret. Caitlin joins us to talk about the publishing process, attending Cambridge, patriarchy within academia, tradition, the gothic, fairy tales and more with cohost Isabelle McConville.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville 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 Fox Hunt by Caitlin Breeze
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
Metamorphoses: Translated by Stephanie McCarter
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

The Golden Boy by Patricia Finn is a deeply funny and tender novel following a former Hollywood executive who must finally confront a long-buried secret to build a brighter future. Patricia joins us to talk about ghostwriting, hope, voice, boundaries, Aristotle, connection and more with cohost Isabelle McConville.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville 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 Golden Boy by Patricia Finn
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai
A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst
Angel Down by Daniel Kraus
The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey
Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry
Hotel Du Lac by Anita Brookner
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
My Antonia by Willa Cather

Featured Books (TBR Top Off)
The Golden Boy by Patricia Finn
Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a beautiful, soul-searing story about the power of books. Markus joins us to talk about bookstores, looking back on the last 20 years, TBR piles, creative intuition, language, connection 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):
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
Rumble Fish by S.E. Hinton
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Breakfast of Champions, or Goodbye Blue Monday by Kurt Vonnegut

Featured Books (TBR Top Off)
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The Lions' Run by Sara Pennypacker
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne

The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie is a hard-boiled crime novel from a Pushcart Prize-winning author. Ron joins us to talk about beginning with character, Franco-Americans, imperfect love, the butterfly effect, Maine and more with cohost Isabelle McConville.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville 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 Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie
Everything Matters by Ron Currie
Flimsy Little Plastic Miracles by Ron Currie
The One-Eyed Man by Ron Currie
A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean

Kin by Tayari Jones examines the complex relationships between mothers, daughters, sisters and friends in the American South. Tayari joined us live at B&N Union Square to talk about Atlanta, Spelman College, tradition, family, friendship, community and more with host Miwa Messer.

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):
Kin by Tayari Jones
Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones
Leaving Atlanta by Tayari Jones
Sula by Toni Morrison
Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
Tar Baby by Toni Morrison
How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder by Nina McConigley
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan weaves history with chilling mythology for a dark and haunting love story. Cameron joins us to talk about the Beast of Gevaudan, interconnected timelines, historical research, the supernatural, fight scenes 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):
The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
The World: A Family History of Humanity by Simon Sebag Montefiore

More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen is tender novel of self-exploration which reminds us it's never too late to discover something new about yourself. Anna joins us to talk about friendship, teachers, Jane Austen, motherhood, chosen family and more with guest host Brenda Allison.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.??????????????????? 

New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

Featured Books (Episode):
More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
Miller's Valley by Anna Quindlen
Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen
Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden