Marginalia
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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.
Fatimah Asghar on their debut novel, 'When We Were Sisters'
Beth Golay talks to filmmaker, educator, and performer, Fatimah Asghar about their debut novel, When We Were Sisters.
25:4318/10/2022
More than words, Kathy & Ross Petras on 'The History of the World through Body Parts'
Beth Golay talks to sister & brother team and co-host's "You're Saying It Wrong," Kathy and Ross Petras about their new novel.
27:4211/10/2022
Joanna Quinn on 'The Whalebone Theatre' and its charming cast of characters
On this episode of Marginalia, an author describes her new novel, which features barely-parented children in a crumbling English manor.
17:3204/10/2022
Ainslie Hogarth on 'Motherthing,' a love story that became a feminist horror novel
Beth Golay's conversation with Ainsley Hogarth about the multiple perspectives of motherhood, the efforts women make to protect their families, and why the horror genre shouldn’t be overlooked.
16:5330/09/2022
Namwali Serpell on her genre-blending novel, 'The Furrows'
On this episode of Marginalia, an author identifies the inspiration behind her genre-blending novel.
27:5627/09/2022
Kwame Alexander on 'The Door of No Return,' his newest book for young readers
Kwame Alexander is a Caldecott and Newbery Award–winning author of books for young readers. His newest book, the first in a trilogy, is available beginning today and Alexander recently spoke with KMUW's Beth Golay about the new release.
18:0427/09/2022
A.M. Homes's 'The Unfolding' offers an answer to 'how did we get here?'
It's been more than a decade since A.M. Homes published her last novel. On this episode of Marginalia, Homes explains the timeliness of her newest work, despite being set in 2008.
20:5213/09/2022
Actress and author Betty Gilpin on 'All the Women in My Brain'
Beth Golay talks to Betty Gilpin about her new role - author.
23:3210/09/2022
James Kennedy's sci-fi asks, 'Do you dare to know your death date?'
In this episode of Marginalia, KMUW's Beth Golay visits with author James Kennedy about his novel, "Dare to Know," a work of science fiction in which those who can afford the high price tag can discover their death date, if they dare.
27:3907/09/2022
David Shannon's 'Gold!' is a cautionary tale for all ages
In this episode of Marginalia, Caldecott-winner David Shannon on illustrating his own books and more.
18:1906/09/2022