Podcast•Mar 11, 2026•51 min
Caitlin Breeze on THE FOX HUNT
In this episode, Barnes & Noble bookseller Isabel McConville chats with debut novelist Caitlin Breeze about her new fantasy novel, *The Fox Hunt*. Breeze shares the emotional journey of seeing her manuscript become a physical book, the collaborative design process that brought her world to life on the cover, and the behind‑the‑scenes work of editors, copy editors, and marketing teams. She also reflects on how her experiences at Cambridge inspired the novel’s gothic university setting and the themes of gender and power that underpin the story. Breeze’s background in brand design gives her a unique perspective on storytelling through both words and visual elements.
By Poured Over (Barnes & Noble)
Podcast•Mar 10, 2026•1h
Patricia Finn on THE GOLDEN BOY
In this episode of Poured Over, Isabel McConville chats with debut novelist Patricia Finn about her new book *The Golden Boy*. Finn shares the emotional roller‑coaster of seeing her manuscript become a physical book, the intensive editorial process, and the...
By Poured Over (Barnes & Noble)
Podcast•Mar 7, 2026•59 min
Markus Zusak on THE BOOK THIEF
In this hour‑long interview, author Markus Zusak reflects on the 20th anniversary of The Book Thief, discussing its unexpected evolution, the deliberate structure of the novel, and the emotional journey of writing it. He shares anecdotes about characters that were...
By Poured Over (Barnes & Noble)
Podcast•Mar 5, 2026•0 min
Ron Currie on THE SAVAGE, NOBLE DEATH OF BABS DIONNE
Ron Currie appears on the literary podcast Poured Over to discuss his hard‑boiled crime novel, The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne. The conversation, co‑hosted by Isabelle McConville, delves into Currie’s character‑first writing process, his Franco‑American roots, and the novel’s...
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Podcast•Mar 3, 2026•0 min
Tayari Jones on KIN
Tayari Jones joins host Miwa Messer on the Poured Over podcast to discuss her novel *Kin*, a deep dive into mother‑daughter, sister, and friendship bonds in the American South. The conversation expands to Jones’s Atlanta upbringing, her time at Spelman...
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Podcast•Feb 28, 2026•0 min
Cameron Sullivan on THE RED WINTER
The Poured Over podcast released a new episode featuring author Cameron Sullivan discussing his novel The Red Winter. The conversation explores the novel’s blend of French history, the Beast of Gévaudan myth, and a dark, supernatural love story. Co‑host Jenna...
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Podcast•Feb 26, 2026•0 min
Anna Quindlen on MORE THAN ENOUGH
Anna Quindlen discusses her new novel *More Than Enough* on the *Poured Over* podcast, describing it as a tender exploration of self‑discovery later in life. The conversation, hosted by Brenda Allison, weaves in topics such as friendship, motherhood, chosen family,...
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Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•0 min
Michael Pollan on A WORLD APPEARS
Michael Pollan’s new book *A World Appears* delves into consciousness, weaving together plant biology, human cognition, and philosophical inquiry. In a recent interview with Chris Gillespie, he expands on sentience, theory of mind, and the parallels between AI and the...
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Podcast•Feb 21, 2026•0 min
Jo Nesbø on WOLF HOUR
Jo Nesbø joined the Poured Over podcast to discuss his latest novel, Wolf Hour, a dark psychological crime thriller. The conversation, hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang, delved into the book’s exploration of a murderer’s mind, as well as Nesbø’s personal...
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