PouredOver: Marie Helene Bertino on Beautyland and Claire Oshetsky on Poor Deer

Beautyland by Marie-Hélène Bertino provides insight into the human experience through the eyes of a young woman (who may or may not be an alien) and reflects the joys and sorrows of life in a way that will resonate with all the readers. Bertino joins us to talk about his unforgettable character, his view of the world from an outsider's perspective, the mysticism of a fax machine and much more.

Poor Deer by Claire Oshetsky begins with a childhood game ending in the unimaginable and embarks on a journey of heartbreak, acceptance, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive. Oshetsky joins us to talk about the creation of the novel, themes of healing and connection, and writing in the natural world.

Hear these authors speak separately with guest host Jenna Seery.

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

Follow us here for new episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).

Featured Books (episode):
Beautyland by Marie-Hélène Bertino
Poor deer by Claire Oshetsky
Parakeet by Marie-Hélène Bertino
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw
The Final Rebirth of Opal & Nev by Dawn Walton
Heat of the Blood of Milk by Dantiel W. Moniz
Owl by Claire Oshetsky
The Discomfort of the Evening by Lucas Rijneveld
The Witching Family by Eleanor Estes

Please take the opportunity to connect and share this video with your friends and family if you find it useful.