Poured Over: Allegra Goodman on Isola

By Jenna Seery / February 4, 2025 at 6:00 am

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 Rites by Hannah Kent
Whale Fall by Elizabeth O’Connor