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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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Tan Twan Eng on reverse engineering W. Somerset Maugham’s work in 'The House of Doors'

Tan Twan Eng on reverse engineering W. Somerset Maugham’s work in 'The House of Doors'

Beth Golay recently spoke with "The House of Doors" author Tan Twan Eng about W. Somerset Maugham’s private nature, capturing multiple perspectives on the page, and how he injected some imagination into the historic writer.

19:5524/10/2023

Christine Coulson on the unique narrative structure in 'One Woman Show'

Christine Coulson on the unique narrative structure in 'One Woman Show'

Beth Golay spoke with Christine Coulson about the unique narrative structure in "One Woman Show," how her own career working at the Metropolitan Museum of Art inspired the book, and more.

25:0717/10/2023

Nghiem Tran on how writing 'We're Safe When We're Alone' inspired him to reflect on his own immigration story

Nghiem Tran on how writing 'We're Safe When We're Alone' inspired him to reflect on his own immigration story

Beth recently spoke with Nghiem Tran about the challenges of cultural assimilation for both himself and his characters in "We're Safe When We're Alone" and much more.

21:3012/10/2023

Bryan Washington on grief and how relationships evolve in 'Family Meal'

Bryan Washington on grief and how relationships evolve in 'Family Meal'

Beth Golay talks with Bryan Washington about the ways he captures three distinct voices on the page, how his characters navigate their queer identities, and much more.

27:1710/10/2023

Steve Inskeep on 'Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America'

Steve Inskeep on 'Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America'

Beth Golay spoke with Steve Inskeep about 'Differ We Must," Lincoln’s challenge to unite a divided country.

13:2103/10/2023

Nathan Hill on 'Wellness'

Nathan Hill on 'Wellness'

Nathan Hill is the author of "Wellness."

19:2019/09/2023

Chris Bachelder and Jennifer Habel on 'Dayswork'

Chris Bachelder and Jennifer Habel on 'Dayswork'

Chris Bachelder and Jennifer Habel are husband and wife. She is a poet, and he's a novelist. So they each have their own independent writing careers. But during the pandemic lock-down, they teamed up to co-author this novel titled Dayswork.

23:0412/09/2023

Josh Barkan on his journey of self-discovery and love in 'Wonder Travels'

Josh Barkan on his journey of self-discovery and love in 'Wonder Travels'

Beth Golay spoke with Josh Barkan about what he learned through his first marriage to his first wife, about his healing journey, and how his journey of self-discovery took him half-way around the world to meet the man who had come between his marriage.

31:1812/09/2023

'Wifedom' brings focus to George Orwell’s first wife

'Wifedom' brings focus to George Orwell’s first wife

Beth Golay talks with Anna Funder about Eileen O’Shaughnessy’s influence on George Orwell, how women have been written out of history, and more.

30:3225/08/2023

Jay Fitger returns in Julie Schumacher's new novel, 'The English Experience'

Jay Fitger returns in Julie Schumacher's new novel, 'The English Experience'

Beth Golay visits with Julie Schumacher third work featuring Professor Jay Fitger.

23:2415/08/2023

James McBride on 'The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store'

James McBride on 'The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store'

Beth Golay visits with award-winning James McBride about his latest novel.

25:4108/08/2023

Brando Skyhorse's 'My Name Is Iris' imagines a plausible American nightmare

Brando Skyhorse's 'My Name Is Iris' imagines a plausible American nightmare

In "My Name Is Iris," novelist Brando Skyhorse explores a world where America get to choose who its citizens.

25:2901/08/2023

Katherine Heiny on her collection of 'Games and Rituals'

Katherine Heiny on her collection of 'Games and Rituals'

Beth Golay visits with author Katherine Heiny on her new collection of stories.

22:0025/07/2023

Eliza Minot's single day 'In the Orchard'

Eliza Minot's single day 'In the Orchard'

Beth Golay visits with author Eliza Minot about her latest work of fiction, "In the Orchard."

19:0018/07/2023

'All Things Considered' host, Mary Louise Kelly, on her new memoir

'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.

12:0111/07/2023

Frieda Hughes on her book, 'George: A Magpie Memoir'

Frieda Hughes on her book, 'George: A Magpie Memoir'

Beth Golay recently spoke with Frieda Hughes about her book, "George: A Magpie Memoir."

30:0104/07/2023

Caroline O’Donoghue on her American debut, 'The Rachel Incident'

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.

30:0527/06/2023

Author Clémence Michallon on her thriller 'The Quiet Tenant'

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 her writing process.

28:2720/06/2023

BookTok sensation Ali Hazelwood on 'Love, Theoretically'

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.

24:1613/06/2023

Author Katie Williams on 'My Murder' and the fascination with true crime

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.

15:5206/06/2023

Brendan Slocumb on his new musical thriller, 'Symphony of Secrets'

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.

20:4706/06/2023

Emily Henry is back at it again with 'Happy Place'

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.

22:5330/05/2023

Bonnie Garmus on the continued success of 'Lessons in Chemistry'

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.

20:1523/05/2023

Curtis Sittenfeld on her 'SNL'-inspired novel, 'Romantic Comedy'

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, and how Romantic Comedy was a joyful escape during the uncertainty of the covid pandemic.

15:3216/05/2023

Verghese on 'The Covenant of Water' and the partnership between writer and reader

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.

24:3215/05/2023

Rainn Wilson on 'Soul Boom' and embracing spirituality to cure some of our deepest problems

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.

26:1225/04/2023

J. Ryan Stradal on his new novel and his love of the midwest

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 pressures that parents pass on to their children, and more.

21:2020/04/2023

Roz Chast on the Big Read selection 'Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?'

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 readers.

15:3112/04/2023

Jane Roper on cancel culture, internet scandals and shame

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.

17:5804/04/2023

Idra Novey on estrangement, division, and the power of art in 'Take What You Need'

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.

20:1521/03/2023

Emily St. John Mandel on the loneliness and art in 'Sea of Tranquility'

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.

17:2421/03/2023

You've likely read Jenny Jackson's work. Now with 'Pineapple Street,' her name is on the spine

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.

21:5707/03/2023

Rupert Holmes on the art of a (fictional) elegant murder

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, Rupert Holmes is also an author, and his new fictional world is so intricate, it's been 12 years in the making.

28:0401/03/2023

Rebecca Makkai on the violence against women in 'I Have Some Questions for You'

Rebecca Makkai on the violence against women in 'I Have Some Questions for You'

Rebecca Makkai talks about her newest novel, "I Have Some Questions for You", a literary mystery with a feminist take.

23:2128/02/2023

Christie Tate on friendships lost... and friendships found

Christie Tate on friendships lost... and friendships found

KMUW's Beth Golay visits with an author about her quest to understand friendships.

21:1708/02/2023

Grady Hendrix on 'How to Sell a Haunted House'

Grady Hendrix on 'How to Sell a Haunted House'

A horror writer contemplates the objects that haunt us.

19:5731/01/2023

Patricia Engel on exploring desire, yearning and hope in 'The Faraway World'

Patricia Engel on exploring desire, yearning and hope in 'The Faraway World'

Patricia Engel’s new short story collection is titled The Faraway World, a phrase that holds a personal and touching connection to her family history.

14:5924/01/2023

De’Shawn Charles Winslow explores murder, racism and homophobia in 'Decent People'

De’Shawn Charles Winslow explores murder, racism and homophobia in 'Decent People'

In this episode of Marginalia, KMUW’s Beth Golay with De’Shawn Charles Winslow about the fictional town, some of the surprises he found when writing Decent People, and how readers might recognize some of their own biases.

17:0717/01/2023

Oindrila Mukherjee on ‘The Dream Builders’ and outside influences—past and present—on India

Oindrila Mukherjee on ‘The Dream Builders’ and outside influences—past and present—on India

In this episode of Marginalia, KMUW’s Beth Golay speaks with author Oindrila Mukherjee about her debut novel, The Dream Builders, and its diverse cast of characters.

23:3710/01/2023

Author V.V. Ganeshananthan on her newest novel, 'Brotherless Night'

Author V.V. Ganeshananthan on her newest novel, 'Brotherless Night'

Beth Golay talks with V.V. Ganeshananthan about the importance of care in militarized environments, how writing affects her teaching and vice versa, and much more.

24:4704/01/2023

Sonali Dev on breaking stereotypes in 'The Vibrant Years'

Sonali Dev on breaking stereotypes in 'The Vibrant Years'

On this episode of Marginalia, KMUW's Beth Golay talks to Sonali Dev about breaking stereotypes at every age, how Bollywood films influenced her, and how she crafted some laugh-out-loud moments.

32:1630/12/2022

Brendan Slocumb on how fact inspired fiction in 'The Violin Conspiracy'

Brendan Slocumb on how fact inspired fiction in 'The Violin Conspiracy'

Brendan Slocumb talks about The Violin Conspiracy, the impact of racism, his writing process, and how his rigorous musical training prepared him for publishing.

16:5828/12/2022

Julia May Jonas on her debut novel, 'Vladimir'

Julia May Jonas on her debut novel, 'Vladimir'

On this episode of Marginalia, playwright Julia May Jonas explains how the pandemic forced a pivot from writing for the stage to prose, resulting in her debut novel, "Vladimir."

24:3927/12/2022

Michelle Huneven on 'Search'

Michelle Huneven on 'Search'

On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay talks with author Michelle Huneven about her novel, "Search," which follows a church search committee’s year-long quest to find a new minister.

19:1422/12/2022

Nina Totenberg on the power of friendships

Nina Totenberg on the power of friendships

Nina Totenberg is a name—and voice—heard often on public radio. As NPR's Legal Affairs Correspondent, she has been breaking down the news of the Supreme Court for listeners since 1975. Early in her career, a phone call to a source began as a law lesson, and ended with a near 50-year friendship... with Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Nina Totenberg spoke with KMUW's Beth Golay this week about her book, Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships.

14:5216/12/2022

Stan Bergkamp on 'Loopie' and making a difference in the world

Stan Bergkamp on 'Loopie' and making a difference in the world

On this episode of Marginalia, KMUW's Beth Golay visits with a teacher who wants his book to leave a lasting impact.

19:1122/11/2022

Jennifer Egan on the dangers of 'The Candy House'

Jennifer Egan on the dangers of 'The Candy House'

On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with Jennifer Egan about her newest book... companion to her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, A Visit from the Goon Squad.

34:2615/11/2022

Louise Kennedy on her debut novel, 'Trespasses' and growing up during the Troubles

Louise Kennedy on her debut novel, 'Trespasses' and growing up during the Troubles

On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with Louise Kennedy about her own experience growing up during the Troubles and how setting can shape dialogue.

25:1208/11/2022

Matthew Quick on Jungian analysis and it's ultimate outcome, 'We Are the Light'

Matthew Quick on Jungian analysis and it's ultimate outcome, 'We Are the Light'

On this episode of Marginalia, the author of The Silver Linings Playbook, Matthew Quick, talks with Beth Golay about his new novel, We Are the Light.

21:3601/11/2022

Kamila Shamsie joins us again, this time with her new novel, 'Best of Friends'

Kamila Shamsie joins us again, this time with her new novel, 'Best of Friends'

Beth Golay welcomes author Kamila Shamsie back to Marginalia to discuss her new novel, "Best of Friends."

21:1625/10/2022