Marginalia
Episodes
Gina Chung on her short story collection, 'Green Frog'
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with Gina Chung about the themes in "Green Frog," her writing style, and how her characters continue to live on beyond the s...
Scott Guild on his debut novel, 'Plastic'
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay visits with musician and author, Scott Guild, about his debut novel.
Brian Turner on 'My Life as a Foreign Country'
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Turner is the visiting author at Wichita State University. He will give a book reading for "My Life as a Foreign Country" on February 29 at 5:30...
Tommy Orange on 'Wandering Stars'
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with Tommy Orange about his new novel Wandering Stars, which revisits the characters first brought to life in There There.
Emily Ballesteros on 'The Cure for Burnout'
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with Emily Ballesteros about her practical tips for diving into different habits, managing time, and much more.
Kelly Link on her debut novel, 'The Book of Love'
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with Kelly Link about a slew of subjects, from balance to the magic of music, oh... and her debut novel.
Margot Livesey on her new novel, 'The Road from Belhaven'
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with Margot Livesey about the trials Lizzie endured as part of her gift and as part of the setting, as well as her own exper...
Poet Andrés N. Ordorica on his debut novel, 'How We Named the Stars'
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with Andrés N. Ordorica about writing from the perspectives of multiple queer characters, the importance of seeing yourself...
Paul Harding on his novel 'This Other Eden'
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke to Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Paul Harding about how artifacts like photographs set off his imagination, some of the hi...
Poet Kaveh Akbar on his debut novel, 'Martyr!'
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with Kaveh Akbar about inserting aspects of himself into "Martyr!" - from character traits to his love of literature - what ...
Lea Carpenter on her novel 'Ilium'
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with Lea Carpenter about her new book "Ilium" and her inspiration for the novel.
Kayla Min Andrews on finishing her mother's novel, 'The Fetishist'
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with Kayla Min Andrews about how she worked with editor Sally Kim to publish her mother’s final work of fiction, and about...
Tara Karr Roberts on her 'Moby-Dick'-inspired novel, 'Wild and Distant Seas'
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with 'Wild and Distant Seas' author Tara Karr Roberts about her debut novel.
National Book Award winner Sigrid Nunez on 'The Vulnerables'
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with "The Vulnerables" author Sigrid Nunez about the autobiographical aspects that emerge in her novels, her extensive liter...
Author Charlotte Vassell on 'The Other Half'
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay visits with Charlotte Vassell about her new novel, 'The Other Half.'
Jonathan Evison on the many lives in 'Again and Again'
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay talks with Jonathan Evison about his new book "Again and Again."
Pulitzer Prize–winner Michael Cunningham on his new novel, 'Day'
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with the Pulitzer Prize–winner about his new novel, "Day."
Isabel Cañas on blending genres in 'Vampires of El Norte'
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay talks with Isabel Cañas about blending together genres, and how history served as the inspiration for "Vampires of El Norte".
Tan Twan Eng on reverse engineering W. Somerset Maugham’s work in 'The House of Doors'
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with "The House of Doors" author Tan Twan Eng about W. Somerset Maugham’s private nature, capturing multiple perspectives ...
Christine Coulson on the unique narrative structure in 'One Woman Show'
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay spoke with Christine Coulson about the unique narrative structure in "One Woman Show," how her own career working at the Metropolitan Museu...
Nghiem Tran on how writing 'We're Safe When We're Alone' inspired him to reflect on his own immigration story
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Bryan Washington on grief and how relationships evolve in 'Family Meal'
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay talks with Bryan Washington about the ways he captures three distinct voices on the page, how his characters navigate their queer identitie...
Steve Inskeep on 'Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America'
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay spoke with Steve Inskeep about 'Differ We Must," Lincoln’s challenge to unite a divided country.
Nathan Hill on 'Wellness'
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Hill is the author of "Wellness."
Chris Bachelder and Jennifer Habel on 'Dayswork'
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Josh Barkan on his journey of self-discovery and love in 'Wonder Travels'
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
'Wifedom' brings focus to George Orwell’s first wife
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Jay Fitger returns in Julie Schumacher's new novel, 'The English Experience'
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay visits with Julie Schumacher third work featuring Professor Jay Fitger.
James McBride on 'The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store'
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay visits with award-winning James McBride about his latest novel.
Brando Skyhorse's 'My Name Is Iris' imagines a plausible American nightmare
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In "My Name Is Iris," novelist Brando Skyhorse explores a world where America get to choose who its citizens.
Katherine Heiny on her collection of 'Games and Rituals'
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay visits with author Katherine Heiny on her new collection of stories.
Eliza Minot's single day 'In the Orchard'
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay visits with author Eliza Minot about her latest work of fiction, "In the Orchard."
'All Things Considered' host, Mary Louise Kelly, on her new memoir
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Frieda Hughes on her book, 'George: A Magpie Memoir'
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with Frieda Hughes about her book, "George: A Magpie Memoir."
Caroline O’Donoghue on her American debut, 'The Rachel Incident'
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with Caroline O’Donoghue about her novel, "The Rachel Incident," a look at coming-of-age in a socially conservative Irelan...
Author Clémence Michallon on her thriller 'The Quiet Tenant'
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with Clémence Michallon about her interest in serial killers, the complexities of her narrative point of view and structure...
BookTok sensation Ali Hazelwood on 'Love, Theoretically'
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Golay recently spoke with Ali Hazelwood about her experience as a neuroscientist, writing smart romances, and much more.
Author Katie Williams on 'My Murder' and the fascination with true crime
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Williams spoke with Beth Golay about this fictional not so distant future, society’s fascination with true crime, and the complexities of writ...