Marginalia
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 125
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Eliza Minot's single day 'In the Orchard'
Beth Golay visits with author Eliza Minot about her latest work of fiction, "In the Orchard."
00:19:00 |
Tue 18 Jul 2023
'All Things Considered' host, Mary Louise Kelly, on her new memoir
A new book from a familiar name. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly has a new book, a memoir. "It. Goes. So. Fast." looks at the three acts of life.
00:12:01 |
Tue 11 Jul 2023
Frieda Hughes on her book, 'George: A Magpie Memoir'
Beth Golay recently spoke with Frieda Hughes about her book, "George: A Magpie Memoir."
00:30:01 |
Tue 04 Jul 2023
Caroline O’Donoghue on her American debut, 'The Rachel Incident'
Beth Golay recently spoke with Caroline O’Donoghue about her novel, "The Rachel Incident," a look at coming-of-age in a socially conservative Ireland.
00:30:05 |
Tue 27 Jun 2023
Author Clémence Michallon on her thriller 'The Quiet Tenant'
Beth Golay recently spoke with Clémence Michallon about her interest in serial killers, the complexities of her narrative point of view and structure, and how her journalism experience helped with he…
00:28:27 |
Tue 20 Jun 2023
BookTok sensation Ali Hazelwood on 'Love, Theoretically'
Beth Golay recently spoke with Ali Hazelwood about her experience as a neuroscientist, writing smart romances, and much more.
00:24:16 |
Tue 13 Jun 2023
Author Katie Williams on 'My Murder' and the fascination with true crime
Katie Williams spoke with Beth Golay about this fictional not so distant future, society’s fascination with true crime, and the complexities of writing from the perspective of a clone.
00:15:52 |
Tue 06 Jun 2023
Brendan Slocumb on his new musical thriller, 'Symphony of Secrets'
By his own admission, Brendan Slocumb wants to be the "Stephen King of musical thrillers." He's well on his way.
00:20:47 |
Tue 06 Jun 2023
Emily Henry is back at it again with 'Happy Place'
Beth Golay recently spoke with "Happy Place" author, Emily Henry about her vivid settings, snappy dialogue and her appreciation of the writing community.
00:22:53 |
Tue 30 May 2023
Bonnie Garmus on the continued success of 'Lessons in Chemistry'
Beth Golay recently spoke with Bonnie Garmus about "Lessons in Chemistry," its themes and more.
00:20:15 |
Tue 23 May 2023
Curtis Sittenfeld on her 'SNL'-inspired novel, 'Romantic Comedy'
Beth Golay recently spoke with Curtis Sittenfeld about her behind the scenes knowledge of Saturday Night Live, writing romance between characters who are slightly older than most romance protagonists…
00:15:32 |
Tue 16 May 2023
Verghese on 'The Covenant of Water' and the partnership between writer and reader
Abraham Verghese spoke with Beth Golay about crafting "The Covenant of Water," the partnership between writer and reader, and more.
00:24:32 |
Mon 15 May 2023
Rainn Wilson on 'Soul Boom' and embracing spirituality to cure some of our deepest problems
Beth Golay spoke with Rainn Wilson about his new book, "SoulBoom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution," the roots of his own spirituality and why he has hope for a better world.
00:26:12 |
Tue 25 Apr 2023
J. Ryan Stradal on his new novel and his love of the midwest
Beth Golay recently visited with the author of "Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club", J. Ryan Stradal about his love of the midwest, what exactly a supper club is, the burden of family pressur…
00:21:20 |
Thu 20 Apr 2023
Roz Chast on the Big Read selection 'Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?'
Beth Golay had the opportunity to speak with Roz Chast ahead of her appearance in Wichita, about her relationship with her parents through their final years, her role as a caregiver, and her hope for…
00:15:31 |
Wed 12 Apr 2023
Jane Roper on cancel culture, internet scandals and shame
I recently spoke with Jane Roper about the impact of internet movements, mother-daughter relationships and more.
00:17:58 |
Tue 04 Apr 2023
Idra Novey on estrangement, division, and the power of art in 'Take What You Need'
In 2016, Beth Golay visited with Idea Novey about her novel Ways to Disappear. This time they spoke about her newest novel, titled Take What You Need.
00:20:15 |
Tue 21 Mar 2023
Emily St. John Mandel on the loneliness and art in 'Sea of Tranquility'
Inspired by New York City in February of 2020, Emily St. John Mandel’s newest book, Sea of Tranquility, weaves together multiple story lines and timelines.
00:17:24 |
Tue 21 Mar 2023
You've likely read Jenny Jackson's work. Now with 'Pineapple Street,' her name is on the spine
Jenny Jackson is vice president and executive editor at Knopf. Now, she is tackling a new gig - authoring fiction of her own.
00:21:57 |
Tue 07 Mar 2023
Rupert Holmes on the art of a (fictional) elegant murder
You might know him as a Tony Award–winner, a playwright, or perhaps as the singer/songwriter "Escape"... better known as the "piña colada" song. But as we discover in this episode of Marginalia, Rupe…
00:28:04 |
Wed 01 Mar 2023
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