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Marginalia

Arts EN ↓ 117 episodes

From KMUW Studios and part of the NPR Network, Marginalia is a weekly 29-minute show hosted by Beth Golay. Episodes always features an author interview, and *sometimes* include editorial commentary, book reviews, indie bookstore reading recommendations and other marginalia to enhance the reading experience. Since 2015, Beth has interviewed hundreds of authors, including Pulitzer Prize–winners, US Poet Laureates and two Nobel Laureates. Several of Beth's interviews are included each year in NPR's Books We Love (formerly known as Book Concierge). And you can see the list of what Beth has read si...

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Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Claire Lombardo on her sophomore novel, 'Same As It Ever Was' 18.06.2024

Beth Golay recently spoke with "Same As It Ever Was" author, Claire Lombardo about capturing Julia’s voice throughout the decades and the challenges of writing a second novel following the success of her debut, "The Most Fun We Ever Had."

Nicola Yoon on her new adult novel, 'One of Our Kind' 11.06.2024

Beth Golay recently spoke with "One of Our Kind' author, Nicola Yoon about Jasmyn’s complicated view of the world, the real-world issues discussed in the novel, and more.

Sarah Gilmartin on her novel 'Service' 04.06.2024

Beth Golay spoke with "Service" author, Sarah Gilmartin about the rise of the Me Too movement in Ireland, writing from uncommon perspectives, and more.

Yael van der Wouden on her debut novel, 'The Safekeep' 28.05.2024

Beth Golay recently spoke with "The Safekeep" author, Yael van der Wouden about Isabel’s relationship with her brothers, how the post World War II setting shapes the book, and more.

Jaclyn Goldis on 'The Main Character' 21.05.2024

Beth Golay recently spoke with "The Main Character" author, Jaclyn Goldis about her love of mysteries, how she plots her stories, and her background in economics and law.

Nicholson Baker on 'Finding a Likeness: How I Got Somewhat Better at Art' 17.05.2024

Beth Golay recently spoke with Nicholson Baker about his new novel, "Finding a Likeness: How I Got Somewhat Better at Art."

Kimberly King Parsons on her debut novel, 'We Were the Universe' 14.05.2024

Beth Golay recently spoke with Kimberly King Parsons about how real life inspired her debut novel, "We Were the Universe."

Ferdia Lennon on his debut novel 'Glorious Exploits' 30.04.2024

Beth Golay recently spoke with "Glorious Exploits" author, Ferdia Lennon about his love of the classics, the power of art and drama, and narrating his own audiobook.

Sarah Braunstein on her novel, 'Bad Animals' 23.04.2024

Beth Golay recently spoke with Sarah Braunstein about "Bad Animals," how perspective shapes a novel, and more.

Douglas Westerbeke on 'A Short Walk Through a Wide World' 17.04.2024

Beth Golay recently spoke with Douglas Westerbeke about his literary inspirations, epic adventure literature, and more.

Nell Freudenberger on her new novel, 'The Limits' 09.04.2024

Nell Freudenberger's new novel, "The Limits," *tests* limits, of distance, of relationships, as she told KMUW's Beth Golay, the limits imposed by the COVID lockdown.

Holly Gramazio on her debut novel, 'The Husbands' 03.04.2024

Beth Golay recently spoke with "The Husbands" author, Holly Gramazio about her debut.

Gina Chung on her short story collection, 'Green Frog' 12.03.2024

Beth Golay recently spoke with Gina Chung about the themes in "Green Frog," her writing style, and how her characters continue to live on beyond the story.

Scott Guild on his debut novel, 'Plastic' 05.03.2024

Beth Golay visits with musician and author, Scott Guild, about his debut novel.

Brian Turner on 'My Life as a Foreign Country' 29.02.2024

Brian Turner is the visiting author at Wichita State University. He will give a book reading for "My Life as a Foreign Country" on February 29 at 5:30 pm at the Ulrich Museum of Art at WSU.

Tommy Orange on 'Wandering Stars' 27.02.2024

Beth Golay recently spoke with Tommy Orange about his new novel Wandering Stars, which revisits the characters first brought to life in There There.

Emily Ballesteros on 'The Cure for Burnout' 20.02.2024

Beth Golay recently spoke with Emily Ballesteros about her practical tips for diving into different habits, managing time, and much more.

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