Essie Chambers on SWIFT RIVER

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.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.           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