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Marginalia takes readers beyond the pages of the book, through author interviews, editorial insights and more. Marginalia hosted by Beth Golay and is produced at KMUW-Wichita.

Most Recent Episodes

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.

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.

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

Listen · 24:32

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.

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

Listen · 26:12

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.

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.

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

Listen · 15:31

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.

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.

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

Listen · 20:15

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.

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

Listen · 21:57

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.

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.

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

Listen · 23:06
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