"If you write about a person, you're writing about that person because they're special."

The Book of Love by Kelly Link combines fantastical elements, varieties of love and a supernatural bargain — all set in a picturesque seaside town. Link joins us to talk about what led her from short stories to her first novel, how she created her magic system, the influence of music on her writing and more with guest host, Kat Sarfas.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by guest host Kat Sarfas and mixed by Harry Liang.

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Featured Books (Episode):

The Book of Love by Kelly Link

White Cat, Black Dog by Kelly Link

The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub

Your Utopia by Bora Chung

The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman

The Hearts of Horses by Molly Gloss