\u201cI want my readers to be entertained. And if possible, to take a look at that period of that century that was so fascinating, a time of violence, and change, and great steps forward for humanity\u2026\u201d Isabel Allende\u2019s epic new novel,\xa0Violeta,\xa0is out now, and she joins us on the show to talk about memory and history and justice, love and freedom and family, her creative process (and what the date January 8th\xa0means to her) and much more. Featured books:\xa0Violeta,\xa0A\xa0Long Petal of the Sea,\xa0The Soul of a Woman\xa0and\xa0The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. Poured Over is produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and engineered by Harry Liang.\xa0 Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional bonus episodes on Saturdays).