Poured Over

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 being big names. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional bonus episodes on Saturdays).

Marcus Kliewer on THE CARETAKER

Apr 30, 2026

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.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry...

Karen Tei Yamashita on QUESTIONS 27 & 28

Apr 29, 2026

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,...

Caroline Bicks on MONSTERS IN THE ARCHIVES

Apr 28, 2026

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.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna...

Evelyn Clarke on THE ENDING WRITES ITSELF

Apr 25, 2026

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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Xochitl Gonzalez on LAST NIGHT IN BROOKLYN

Apr 23, 2026

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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