Isola by Allegra Goodman is a story of courage and isolation and a sweeping tale of companionship against all odds. Goodman joins us to talk about the real historical events that inspired the novel, her meticulous research process, her unique experience writing this book and more with cohost Jenna Seery. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book recommendations from Jamie and Donald. 

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

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Featured Books (Episode): 

Isola by Allegra Goodman 

Sam by Allegra Goodman 

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe 

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel 

Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift 

Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson 

Featured Books (TBR Top Off): 

Burial Rite by Hannah Kent 

Whale Fall by Elizabeth O’Connor