Allegra Goodman on ISOLA

Isola by Allegra Goodman is a story of courage and isolation and a sweeping tale of companionship against all odds. Goodman joins us to talk about the real historical events that inspired the novel, her meticulous research process, her unique experience writing this book and more with cohost Jenna Seery. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book recommendations from Jamie and Donald.

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

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Featured Books (Episode):

Isola by Allegra Goodman

Sam by Allegra Goodman

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift

Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson

Featured Books (TBR Top Off):

Burial Rite by Hannah Kent

Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor