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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 since she started keeping track in 2003.Listen to KMUW on Saturdays at 11:30 am CT, find episodes below, or subscribe to Marginalia wherever you get your podcasts.Marginalia is available to public radio stations through PRX.Marginalia never charges to do author interviews. If you are an author and have received an email asking for payment, please do not pay and let us know at [email protected].

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Elizabeth Castellano on her new novel 'Proof of Progress'

2026/10/10

Beth Golay visits with author Elizabeth Castellano on her new novel, "Proof of Progress." And she also reviews "After Midnight: Thirteen Tales for the Dark Hours" by Daphne du Maurier.

Hernan Diaz on his new novel 'Ply'

2026/10/03

On this episode, Beth Golay visits with Pulitzer Prize–winning author, Hernan Diaz, about his new novel "Ply."

John Green on his new novel 'Hollywood, Ending'

2026/09/26

On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay visits with John Green about his new novel, "Hollywood, Ending." Plus Margaret Leonard, owner of Dotters Books in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, joins us with some book recommendations.

Emily St. John Mandel on her new novel 'Exit Party'

2026/09/19

On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with Emily St. John Mandel about her new novel "Exit Party," Suzanne Perez reviews "Brawler" by Lauren Groff, and we have a preview of our interview with John Green about his new novel "Hollywood, Ending."

Jonathan Earle on 'He Has the People: Abraham Lincoln and the Election of 1860'

2026/09/12

On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with Jonathan Earle about his new book, "He Has the People: Abraham Lincoln and the Election of 1860."

Téa Obreht on her new novel 'Sunrise'

2026/09/05

This week on Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with author Téa Obreht about her new novel Sunrise. And book critic Suzanne Perez reviews Etna, a new novel by Paul Yoon that explores war and its aftermath through a dog's eyes.

John Manuel Arias on his novel 'Crocodilopolis'

2026/08/29

On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay visits with author John Manuel Arias about his novel "Crocodilopolis." Plus Lynne Graham is here from Watermark Books & Cafe with her list of recent favorites.

Chris Bohjalian on his novel 'The Amateur'

2026/08/22

On today's episode, Beth Golay visits with author Chris Bohjalian about his new novel, "The Amateur." And book critic Suzanne Perez looks reviews "Unread" by Oliver James, aa memoir by a man who rallied the forces of TikTok to finally learn to read.

Pulitzer Prize–winner Richard Russo on his new novel, 'Under the Falls'

2026/08/15

On today's episode, Beth Golay visits with Pulitzer Prize–winner Richard Russo about his new novel, "Under the Falls" ... his first thriller.

Laura Moriarty on her novel, 'Sunlight Finds You'

2026/08/08

On this week's episode, Beth Golay visits with author Laura Moriarty about her new novel, "Sunlight Finds You."

Valeria Luiselli on her novel 'Beginning Middle End'

2026/08/01

Beth Golay speaks with Valeria Luiselli about her new novel, "Beginning Middle End." Plus, book reviewer Suzanne Perez reviews Daniel Mason's "Country People."

Oana Aristide on her novel 'Astronaut!'

2026/07/25

In this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay visits with author Oana Aristide about her novel, "Astronaut!" Plus publisher representative David Mallmann is back with more reading recommendations.

Julie Buntin on 'Famous Men'

2026/07/18

On today's episode, Beth Golay visits with author Julie Buntin about her new novel, "Famous Men."

Ben Reeves on 'Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt'

2026/07/11

On today's episode, Beth Golay visits with author Ben Reeves about his novel, "Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt," and with @BoredTrophyHusband, who reviews for his more than a half million followers books he reads on his wife's Kindle.

Jenny Jackson on her new novel 'The Shampoo Effect'

2026/07/04

On today's episode, we're pleased to have Jenny Jackson back on the show. Beth Golay visits with Jackson about her new novel, "The Shampoo Effect." Plus, book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Ann Patchett's "Whistler" manages to be sentimental without being saccharine.

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★★★★★

D-53 2023/03/15

They let the author speak

This podcast not only ask good questions, but allows authors, complete and lengthy answers without interruptions. It is a great resource for books. I ...

★★★★★

Flying Cat 2022/03/14

Pretty good

I’ve just discovered you, because I was searching for that THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY: AMOR TOWLES interview and I liked how the interviewer let the author t...

★★★★★

hpc122493 2022/03/04

Top notch

Never miss an episode!

★★★★★

Jbaxteracme 2020/08/04

Jenny Offill interview

If I were Jenny Offill, I’d consider the Marginalia interview fun, and not work. This and the NYT podcast I heard not long ago, make me curious enough...

★★★★★

jpreads 2019/03/02

Informative and thought-provoking

I always learn something new or interesting while listening to this podcast. Great questions and conversation that always enhance my reading experienc...

★★★★★

NY One Five Two 2018/02/27

New subscriber!

This Marginalia podcast was recommended to me by a friend and I have to admit I was not disappointed. I was excited to see a plethora of interviews fr...

★★★★★

ChezzaF 2018/02/26

A great books podcast!

Right in the sweet spot of literary fiction and interesting non-fiction. I love the music and some of the guests are amazing (especially Jesmyn Ward!)

★★★★★

Michelle Bernstein 2016/08/26

Well-thought out questions, enjoyable discussions with authors

I discovered this podcast when I was searching for an audio interview about a novel that I was reading. I listened to that author interview and then d...

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