Marginalia

May 17 2024

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From KMUW Studios and part of the NPR Podcast Network, Marginalia is a weekly podcast hosted by KMUW's Beth Golay. Episodes feature author interviews, editorial commentary and other marginalia to enhance the reading experience.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 since she started keeping track in 2003.Listen to the episodes at kmuw.org or subscribe to the Marginalia podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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

May 17 2024 48 mins

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'

May 14 2024 19 mins

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'

Apr 30 2024 18 mins

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'

Apr 22 2024 14 mins

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'

Apr 16 2024 24 mins

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

Nell Freudenberger on her new novel, 'The Limits'

Apr 08 2024 23 mins

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'

Apr 03 2024 19 mins

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

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

Mar 12 2024 33 mins

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'

Mar 05 2024 22 mins

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

Brian Turner on 'My Life as a Foreign Country'

Feb 29 2024 33 mins

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.