Swift River by Essie Chambers is a story of family mythology and coming-of-age that you won't want to put down. Chambers joins us to talk about themes of race and class in her work, navigating identity, growth through storytelling and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with a TBR Top Off from Marc and Jamie.

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

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Featured Books (Episode):]

Swift River by Essie Chambers

Miracle’s Boys by Jacqueline Woodson

Caucasia by Danzy Senna

Citizen by Claudia Rankine

Featured Books (TBR Top Off):

Within Arm’s Reach by Ann Napolitano

Sundown Towns by James W. Loewen