Listen "Ali Smith on GLIFF"
Episode Synopsis
Gliff by Ali Smith is the story of two siblings navigating a dystopian world that feels timely and hopeful amid themes of isolation and identity. Smith joins us to talk about the meaning of the title, the beauty of physical books, creating empathy and understanding through reading and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Gliff by Ali Smith How to be both by Ali Smith Autumn by Ali Smith The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Metamorphoses by Ovid Theory and Practice by Michelle de Kretser Scary Monsters by Michelle de Kretser The Bee Sting by Paul Murray Skippy Dies by Paul Murray Baumgartner by Paul Auster
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