#PouredOver: Tayari Jones on Kin
Kin by Tayari Jones examines the complex relationships between mothers, daughters, sisters and friends in the American South. Tayari joined us live at B&N Union Square to talk about Atlanta, Spelman College, tradition, family, friendship, community and more with host Miwa Messer. 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): Kin by Tayari Jones Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones Leaving Atlanta by Tayari Jones Sula by Toni Morrison Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison Tar Baby by Toni Morrison How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder by Nina McConigley An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

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