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Books & Whatnot

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Books & Whatnot is a conversation between those who provide book coverage for KMUW listeners. Beth Golay hosts the Marginalia podcast, where she interviews authors about their work, and Suzanne Perez is KMUW's resident book reviewer. Books & Whatnot is part of the NPR Podcast Network.

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Books & Whatnot behind the stacks (because we're behind on everything else) 29.12.2022 35:26

On this episode of Books & Whatnot, Suzanne Perez and Beth Golay talk about some of their favorite recent reads, Beth shares some news about NPR's Books We Love, and Suzanne introduces Beth to Jólabókaflód. (Gesundheit.)

'There's something about finding your bookstore': On the road to Flint Hills Books 19.11.2022 58:51

This month's Books & Whatnot episode was recorded at the beautiful Flint Hills Books in Council Grove, Kansas.

Recorded live in front of a (very gracious) studio audience 04.11.2022 45:20

This month's Books & Whatnot episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience!

Powering through a reading slump (Suzanne... not Beth) 02.08.2022 42:34

On this episode of Books & Whatnot, Suzanne Perez and Beth Golay talk about their latest reads, reflect upon their reading year so far, and discuss how to power through a reading slump.

Summertime reading has arrived 02.06.2022 50:06

On this episode of Books & Whatnot, Suzanne Perez and Beth Golay discuss their latest reads, IndieNext books, and revisit the idea of "reading" audio books.

It's springtime and we're tickled pink 06.05.2022 40:24

On this episode of Books & Whatnot, Suzanne Perez and Beth Golay tackle a new crop of spring books.

The rating system reviewed 28.02.2022 41:32

On this episode of Books & Whatnot, Suzanne Perez offers the criteria behind her book rating system, and Beth Golay explains why she wants no part of it. Plus, books about food, literary coincidences, and the latest books that are epic—in scope if nothing else.

Challenges, goals & #ReadICT 07.02.2022 47:37

This is the time of year for reading challenges. Suzanne Perez and Beth Golay discuss their current reads and future challenges.

The best intentions... | Books & Whatnot 28.01.2022 29:46

We recorded this conversation in early December, the most wonderful time of the year. And then [shrug]...

Supply Chain? Pandemic reads? Can't we talk about something more pleasant? 16.11.2021 50:56

Kris Stephens, general manager of Watermark Books & Cafe in Wichita, Kansas, joins us to talk about book-buying and gifting during the upcoming holiday season. She brings a few of her favorite titles. And she gives us the whatnot on supply chain issues.

Literary affiliations... and whatnot 11.10.2021 41:52

Whether it's a short story group, a book club, or a literary affiliation... reading with others is fun. In this episode of Books & Whatnot, Beth Golay & Suzanne Perez report on their reading accomplishments and take a deep dive on the benefits of reading with others.

It's a trend! | Books & Whatnot 11.09.2021 38:11

What we talk about when we talk about books.

Opening Lines That Make You Go ‘Whaaaaaat?!’ | Books & Whatnot 30.08.2021 31:43

Beth Golay & Suzanne Perez are back with more book chatter.

Is This Thing On? | Books & Whatnot 28.07.2021 34:52

After creating 5 pilot episodes that will never be released, we've decided to launch this thing. In this inaugural episode, Beth Golay & Suzanne Perez talk about books... and whatnot.