Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin is a hopeful family saga that offers a striking look at the American West. Tom joins us to talk about the Midwest, language, nature, time, family stories and more with cohost Jenna Seery.

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

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Featured Books (Episode): Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin East of Eden by John Steinbeck The Antidote by Karen Russell Canon by Paige Lewis John of John by Douglas Stuart Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino Bog Queen by Anna North