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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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Revisiting Annie Hartnett on 'The Road to Tender Hearts'

2026/04/18

On this episode of Marginalia, we revisit Beth Golay's conversation with Annie Hartnett on "The Road to Tenders Hearts," which was released in paperback this week.

John Boyne on his novel 'The Elements'

2026/04/11

Beth Golay speaks with John Boyne about his novel, "The Elements." Plus, Lynne Graham, marketing and events coordinator at Watermark Books & Cafe in Wichita, Kansas, shares her recent book recommendations.

Revisiting: Poet Kevin Young on his collection, 'Night Watch'

2026/04/04

We revisit a conversation with Kevin Young on his poetry collection, 'Night Watch,' and Suzanne Perez reviews 'Discontent' by Beatriz Serrano.

Bar Fridman-Tell on her novel 'Honeysuckle'

2026/03/28

Beth Golay speaks with Bar Fridman-Tell about her debut novel, 'Honeysuckle.' Plus, Kate Layte, founder and owner of Papercuts Bookshop in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, Mass., shares her recent book recommendations.

Nancy Foley on her debut novel, 'I Am Agatha'

2026/03/21

Beth Golay speaks with Nancy Foley on her debut novel, 'I Am Agatha.' Plus, book reviewer Suzanne Perez reviews the new novel, 'Good People,' by Patmeena Sabit.

Revisiting: Karen Russell on her novel 'The Antidote'

2026/03/14

We revisit a conversation with Karen Russell on 'The Antidote' ahead of the paperback release.

Saba Sams on her novel 'Gunk'

2026/03/07

Beth Golay speaks with Saba Sams about her new novel, 'Gunk.' And Suzanne Perez brings us a review of Jeannette McCurdy's 'Half His Age.'

Tayari Jones on 'Kin'

2026/03/02

Beth Golay speaks with Tayari Jones on her new novel, "Kin," plus James Crossley, owner of Leviathan Bookstore in St. Louis, MO.

Grant Ginder on 'So Old, So Young' and Torrey Maldonado on 'Just Right'

2026/02/24

Beth Golay visits with two authors this week - Grant Ginder, author of the novel "So Old, So Young," and Torrey Maldonado, who wrote the children's book "Just Right."

Jonathan Miles on 'Eradication'

2026/02/19

Beth Golay visits with Jonathan Miles about his novel, "Eradication." Plus, a conversation with Latasha Eley Kelly, owner of Left on Read bookstore in Wichita, Kansas.

Naeem Murr on 'Every Exit Brings You Home'

2026/02/07

Beth Golay visits with Naeem Murr about his novel, "Every Exit Brings You Home." And Suzanne Perez visits with Mychal Threets about his book for kids, "I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy."

Larissa Pham on her novel 'Discipline'

2026/01/31

This week on Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with Larissa Pham about her book, "Discipline." And book critic, Suzanne Perez, reviews "Flesh" by David Szalay.

Angela Tomaski on her novel, 'The Infamous Gilberts'

2026/01/24

On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay visits with Angela Tomaski about her novel, "The Infamous Gilberts." Plus, book critic Suzanne Perez reviews “Just Watch Me” by Lior Torenberg. And David Mallmann with W.W. Norton & Company joins us with some book recommendations.

Belle Burden on her memoir 'Strangers'

2026/01/22

On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with author Belle Burden about her memoir, "Strangers," and book critic Suzanne Perez reviews the novel, "The Hitch" by Sara Levine. Plus we hear from China Reevers, general manager of Country Bookshelf in Bozeman, Montana, about some of the titles she's been recommending lately.

Stefan Merrill Block on his memoir 'Homeschooled'

2026/01/10

On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with author Stefan Merrill Block about his memoir, "Homeschooled." Plus, book critic Suzanne Perez reviews the novel, "The Ten Year Affair" by Erin Somers.

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4.9 out of 5

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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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