Poured Over Double Shot: Tania James and Julia Fine
These two novels transport readers into rich, vivid historical settings \u2014 whether it\u2019s a journey from colonial India to Europe, or through the canals of 18th century Venice.\xa0\xa0
Loot by Tania James follows one young artist from his homeland across the world to retrieve a stolen wooden tiger in an engrossing adventure. James joins us in conversation about the choice to write historical fiction, the vast web of colonization and empire (including stolen art), how she came to the voice of the novel and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.
Obsession meets ambition in Julia Fine\u2019s Maddalena and the Dark, with two teenage girls set to bargain for their futures \u2014 whatever the price. Fine joins us to talk about the particular politics of Venice, the distinct nature of teen girl friendship, highlighting contemporary issues through the past and more with guest host Jenna Seery.\xa0
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f
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Featured Books (Episode):
Loot by Tania James\xa0
Maddalena and the Dark by Julia Fine\xa0
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas\xa0
Beloved by Toni Morrison\xa0\xa0
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel\xa0\xa0
The Passion by Jeanette Winterson\xa0