Don’t Be a Stranger by Susan Minot is a story of obsession, lust and life populated by intriguing characters and full of simmering tension. Minot joins us to talk about the start of the novel, the many ways she creates art, the fluidity of time and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We […]
Along with recognizing some of the year’s best literature, the National Book Foundation is also celebrating its 75th anniversary. With 75 years of honoring the best publishing in the United States, our shelves are stocked with incredible books from fiction to poetry to non-fiction and more. Here are the 2024 National Book Awards Finalists: Fiction: […]
The National Book Foundation strives “to celebrate the best literature published in the United States, expand its audience, and ensure that books have a prominent place in our culture.” With past winners including Jesmyn Ward, Yu Miri, Louise Erdrich and other acclaimed authors, the National Book Awards has been honoring the best emerging and established […]
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors is a story about sisterhood and how grief can pull a family apart — and put them back together again. Mellors joins us to talk about creating her characters’ distinct voices, sibling dynamics, connection through writing and more with cohost, Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna […]
From being used in political campaigns to soundtracking nightlife and informing the culture as we know it, Brat by Charlie XCX has taken over the world. You might be wondering: what exactly makes someone brat? It isn’t just the signature lime green accessories or nonchalant attitude — being brat is about being unfiltered, bold and […]
