Patrick deWitt on THE LIBRARIANIST

Published: July 8, 2023, 10 a.m.

\u201c... what is it like to live your life through the books you read?"\xa0

The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt is a warm, introspective novel about a retired librarian who lives his life surrounded by books, and the impact he has on those around him. DeWitt joins us to talk about finding the story\u2019s voice, balancing humor and melancholy, writing in different genres and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Jamie and Mary.\u202f\u202f\u202f\xa0

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\xa0

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Featured Books (Episode):
The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt
The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt
Undermajordomo Minor by Patrick deWitt
French Exit by Patrick deWitt
Ablutions by Patrick deWitt
Stoner by John Williams
Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller\xa0

Featured Books (TBR Topoff):
Fifth Business by Robertson Davies
The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson\xa0