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Marie-Helene Bertino\u2019s Beautyland gives insight into the human experience through the eyes of a young woman (who may or may not be an extraterrestrial) and reflects the joys and heartaches of life in way that will resonate with all readers. Bertino joins us to talk about her unforgettable character, looking at the world from an outsider\u2019s perspective, the mysticism of a fax machine and more.\xa0\xa0

\xa0Poor Deer by Claire Oshetsky starts with a childhood game ending in the unimaginable and sets off on a journey of grief, acceptance and the stories we tell ourselves to survive. Oshetsky joins us to talk about the inception of the novel, the themes of healing and connection, and writing in the natural world.\xa0

\xa0Listen in as these authors speak separately with guest host, Jenna Seery.\u202f\u202f\xa0

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

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Featured Books (Episode):

Beautyland\xa0by Marie-Helene Bertino

Poor Deer\xa0by Claire Oshetsky

Parakeet\xa0by Marie-Helene Bertino

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies\xa0by Deesha Philyaw

The Final Revival of Opal & Nev\xa0by Dawn Walton

Milk Blood Heat\xa0by Dantiel W. Moniz

Chouette\xa0by Claire Oshetsky

The Discomfort of Evening\xa0by Lucas Rijneveld

The Witch Family\xa0by Eleanor Estes\xa0