Dennis Lehane, prolific author for both the page and the screen, returns with Small Mercies,\xa0a thriller set against the time of desegregation of public schools in Boston that balances one family\u2019s struggle with the turmoil of the era. Lehane talked about his personal connection to the history of the novel, writing challenging and complex characters, creating his tv show \u201cBlackbird\u201d and more with Poured Over host, Miwa Messer. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Jamie.\u202f
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.\u202f\u202f\u202f
Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
Featured Books (Episode)
Small Mercies\xa0by Dennis Lehane
Featured Episode (TBR Topoff)
Iron Lake\xa0by William Kent Krueger
The Friends of Eddie Coyle\xa0by George V. Higgins