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Marginalia

Marginalia

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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.2026 Art
Episodes
  • Stefan Merrill Block on his memoir 'Homeschooled'

    Stefan Merrill Block on his memoir 'Homeschooled'
    Jan 10 2026
    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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    29 mins
  • Ben Markovits on 'The Rest of Our Lives'

    Ben Markovits on 'The Rest of Our Lives'
    Jan 3 2026
    This week on Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with author Ben Markovits about his novel, The Rest of Our Lives. Plus book critic Suzanne looks ahead to some titles coming in 2026. And we’re joined by Steve Iwanski, owner of Charter Books in Newport, Rhode Island who has some book recommendations.
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    29 mins
  • Patrick Ryan on his novel 'Buckeye'

    Patrick Ryan on his novel 'Buckeye'
    Dec 27 2025
    This week on Marginalia, Beth Golay visits with author Patrick Ryan about his novel, "Buckeye."
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    29 mins
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