# Tom Lin on BABYLON, SOUTH DAKOTA

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Podcast: [Poured Over](https://stenobird.com/podcast/poured-over-4473869)
Published: 2026-05-12T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin is a hopeful family saga that offers a striking look at the American West. Tom joins us to talk about the Midwest, language, nature, time, family stories and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin East of Eden by John Steinbeck The Antidote by Karen Russell Canon by Paige Lewis John of John by Douglas Stuart Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino Bog Queen by Anna North

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