Poured Over

"Having that store of memories that history can be, if done well, is a really tremendous form of solace." Jill Lepore, historian and author of These Truths, returns with The Deadline, a collection of essays ranging from the personal to the political. Lepore joins us to talk about how she came to compile this collection, her connection to Mary Shelley, and the progress to be made in what constitutes the historical record (and who gets to tell it) with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was produced and 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 Deadline by Jill Lepore These Truths by Jill Lepore This America by Jill Lepore Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn

"My book is really an attempt to change that conversation and begin to dismantle some of these pressures so that we don't have to be upheld to these standards." Prachi Gupta's memoir, They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies That Raised Us, combines meticulous research with the challenging and emotional story of her own family to reveal the truth of the model minority myth and those it affects. Gupta joins us to talk about why she wrote this book, the myth of American Exceptionalism, how it feels to put this kind of work out into the world and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was produced and 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): They Called Us Exceptional by Prachi Gupta

The Detective Up Late is the newest installment in the Sean Duffy series by Adrian McKinty following a detective solving his final case in Northern Ireland in the 90s. This former B&N bookseller joins us to talk about the experience of living through The Troubles, the difference between writing mystery and thriller, the war between vinyl and CDs and more with guest host, Chris Gillespie. This episode of Poured Over was produced and 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): The Detective Up Late by Adrian McKinty The Chain by Adrian McKinty The Island by Adrian McKinty Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby

"Dr. Oppenheimer, Dr. Oppenheimer. I've been waiting decades to meet you!" The inspiration for the new movie Oppenheimer, Kai Bird's incredible biography, American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, follows the complicated and consequential life of one of the most influential scientists in human history. Bird joins us to talk about the film, the amount of time it took to write the book, the fluidity of history and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was produced and 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): American Prometheus by Kai Bird

What happens to reality when nostalgia and memory become weaponized? Part speculative thriller, part queer romance, all page-turning excitement and intrigue, Prophet by Helen Macdonald and Sin Blaché has something for every reader. The authors join us to talk about how they came to coauthor the novel, writing fun, vibrant and infuriating characters, combining genres and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was produced and 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): Prophet by Helen Macdonald and Sin Blaché H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald

Las Madres follows a group of mothers and daughters between Puerto Rico and the U.S. as they face challenges of health, natural disaster and family secrets with rich, warm prose and characters. Esmeralda Santiago joins us to talk about her personal connection to her characters, the challenge of writing real events, representing Puerto Rican history and culture and more. Elizabeth Acevedo's Family Lore brings the secrets of a generational saga and the surprises of magical realism together in her adult debut. Acevedo joins us to talk about writing prose and poetry, the importance of silence and power, the danger women face in the world and more. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Mary and Marc. Listen in as these authors speak separately with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. Featured Books (Episode): Las Madres by Esmeralda Santiago Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo Conquistadora by Esmeralda Santiago When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago Almost a Woman by Esmeralda Santiago The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez Blessing the Boats by Lucille Clifton Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw Afterlife by Julia Alvarez Featured Books (TBR Topoff): Lotería by Mario Alberto Zambrano The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani

"People who love books, we're the last line of reason and discourse…" National Book Award winner James McBride's newest novel, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store showcases the complicated and compassionate lives of the inhabitants of a small Pennsylvania town. McBride joins us to discuss the research he does, his personal connections to the book, telling stories that need to be told and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was produced and 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 Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride The Good Lord Bird by James McBride Deacon King Kong by James McBride Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow

I Will Greet the Sun Again by Khashayar J. Khabushani is the story of a young Iranian American boy growing up in the San Fernando Valley with his brothers. With basketball, his family and the influences around him, he begins to understand his identity. Khabushani joins us to talk about the different realities within L.A., the rewriting process, what he learned as a teacher and more. With ten rich and beautifully crafted stories, Jamel Brinkley's collection Witness shows a glimpse of life for people in pivotal times against the backdrop of New York City. Brinkley joins us to talk about the importance of short stories as an art form, his writing process, ghost stories and more. Listen in as these authors speak separately with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays). Featured Books (Episode): I Will Greet the Sun Again by Khashayar J. Khabushani Witness by Jamel Brinkley Ordinary Notes by Christina Sharpe Stay True by Hua Hsu A Lucky Man by Jamel Brinkley I Am Not Your Negro by James Baldwin

"My overarching goal is to enchant people the way I am enchanted." Explore the ocean and its wonders in Susan Casey's The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean. With an eclectic cast of scientists and enthusiasts along with the author's firsthand experience diving into the unknown of the deep, this is a one of a kind look at one of the most important features of our planet. Casey joins us to talk about the fascinating geography and animal life she's seen, the importance of connecting with nature, the threats that face the ocean and more with guest host, Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays). Featured Books (Episode): The Underworld by Susan Casey The Devil's Teeth by Susan Casey The Wave by Susan Casey

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett is a rich, multidimensional story of family, love and summer stock theater. Patchett joins us to talk about the wealth of influences that inspired this novel, wanting to write a happy book, being an author and a bookseller and more. Jimin Han's The Apology follows a surprising and funny 105-year-old woman as she fends off an intergenerational curse. Han joins us to talk about the humor in her characters, claiming space as a writer, what she's learned while teaching and more. Listen in as these authors speak separately with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Jamie and Marc. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays). Featured Books (Episode): Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Our Town by Thornton Wilder Fool for Love by Sam Shepard The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Commonwealth by Ann Patchett Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Such Kindness by Andre Dubus III The Color of Water by James McBride Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead Do Tell by Lindsay Lynch Loot by Tania James Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson Temple Folk by Aaliyah Bilal The Apology by Jimin Han The Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee Trust by Hernan Diaz Featured Books (TBR Topoff): A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova