Claire Messud on THIS STRANGE EVENTFUL HISTORY

Published: July 2, 2024, 10 a.m.

Claire Messud\u2019s This Strange Eventful History is a sweeping, multigenerational family saga told over the course of 70 years. Messud joins us to talk about her family connection to the novel, identity and colonialism, the concept of home and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book recommendations from Marc and Donald.\xa0

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Featured Books (Episode):\xa0

This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud\xa0

We Don\u2019t Know Ourselves by Fintan O\u2019Toole\xa0

Featured Books (TBR Top Off):\xa0

The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor\xa0

The Guest Book by Sarah Blake\xa0