Playground by Richard Powers is a multi-layered novel about life in, out of and around the ocean and explores ideas of playgrounds and paradise; computer games and AI; adventure, exploration, colonization and more. Powers joins us to talk about the inception of the story, his research process, the importance and beauty of connecting to the natural world and more with guest host, Chris Gillespie. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book recommendations from Marc and Donald. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app Featured Books (Episode): Playground by Richard Powers The Overstory by Richard Powers Bewilderment by Richard Powers Finite and Infinite Games by James P. Carse Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake The Light Eaters by Zoë Schlanger Featured Books (TBR Top Off): Orbital by Samantha Harvey State of Wonder by Ann Patchett