Best Beth Golay Podcasts (2025)

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Oyinkan Braithwaite on her novel 'Cursed Daughters' 29:23

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This week on Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with My Sister, the Serial Killer author Oynikan Braithwaite about her new novel, Cursed Daughters, Suzanne Perez reviews Lightbreakers by Aja Gabel, and Andrew Preston from Coffee Tree Books in Morehead, Kentucky, joins us with some book recommendations.

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Nicholas Thompson on 'The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports' 29:23

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This week on Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with Nicholas Thompson about his new book, The Running Ground, and Suzanne Perez reviews Wreck by Catherine Newman.By Beth Golay

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Gish Jen on her 'autobiographical' novel, 'Bad Bad Girl' 29:23

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On the latest Marginalia, author Gish Jen describes how she blended fiction with nonfiction in her story of her mother’s life.By Beth Golay

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Megha Majumdar on 'A Guardian and A Thief' 29:23

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Megha Majumdar on 'A Guardian and A Thief'

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Joy Harjo on her new new collection of essays, "Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age" 29:23

29d ago29:23

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Beth Golay speaks with three-term United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo about her new collection of essays, "Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age."By Beth Golay

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Lily King on her new novel, 'Heart the Lover' 29:23

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Beth Golay recently spoke with author Lily King about her new novel, "Heart the Lover."By Beth Golay

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Ian McEwan on his new novel, 'What We Can Know' 29:23

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Ian McEwan is best known for his books On Chesil Beach and Atonement. Beth Golay spoke with McEwan about his 19th novel, What We Can Know.By Beth Golay

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Jane Hamilton on her new novel, 'The Phoebe Variations' 29:23

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Jane Hamilton about "The Phoebe Variations."By Beth Golay

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John Boyne on his new novel, 'The Elements' 29:23

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Beth Golay recently spoke with author John Boyne about his new novel, The Elements, which is a collection of four stories that examines sexual abuse from four perspectivesBy Beth Golay

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Poet Kevin Young on his new collection, 'Night Watch' 29:23

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Beth Golay recently spoke with “Night Watch” author Kevin Young about the themes of loss and memory in his latest poetry collection and the influences of Dante, African American spirituals and nature on his work.By Beth Golay

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Jessica Francis Kane on her new novel, 'Fonseca' 29:49

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Beth Golay recently spoke with "Fonseca" author Jessica Francis Kane about her love for Penelope Fitzgerald and her real-life relationship with Fitzgerald’s grown children.By Beth Golay

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Janice Graham on her new spy novel, 'Red Lily' 23:40

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Janice Graham's new novel, Red Lily, begins when her main character discovers that he's inherited an estate from his aunt's who just died. One problem, he thought she was already dead. And another problem, she's not dead at all. KMUW's Beth Golay spoke with Graham about her novel set in the world of espionage.…

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Emily Adrian on her new novel, 'Seduction Theory' 13:10

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Emily Adrian about her book, Seduction Theory, which explores the limits of a marriage.By Beth Golay

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Ally Carter on 'The Blonde Who Came In from the Cold' 26:13

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Ally Carter about her love of all things spy, how her books have evolved, and what’s next for her.By Beth Golay

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Stephanie Wambugu on her debut novel, 'Lonely Crowds' 11:45

4M ago11:45

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Stephanie Wambugu about her debut novel, Lonely Crowds, which follows a decades-long friendship between Ruth and Maria, from childhood to adulthood.By Beth Golay

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Elif Shafak on her novel, 'There Are Rivers In the Sky' 37:15

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Elif Shafak about how "The Epic of Gilgamesh" in part inspired "There Are Rivers In the Sky," and the challenges of holding on to history.By Beth Golay

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Kate Russo on her new literary thriller, 'Until Alison' 15:01

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Kate Russo about her novel, from character development to craft.By Beth Golay

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Ayşegül Savaş on her new story collection, 'Long Distance' 15:23

4M ago15:23

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Beth Golay visits with Ayşegül Savaş about her collection of stories titled 'Long Distance,' which are all set in vibrant locales, and typically feature young people who are trying to figure things out, and who are as she puts it, “yearning for communion.”

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Amy McCulloch on her new novel, 'Runner 13' 16:47

5M ago16:47

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When writing thrillers, author Amy McCulloch likes to write about what she knows, whether it's climbing one of the world's tallest mountains, exploring Antartica, or the adventure that inspired her latest book, running an ultramarathon across the Sahara Desert. McCulloch recently spoke with KMUW's Beth Golay about the thriller, "Runner 13."…

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Megan Hunter on her new novel, 'Days of Light' 20:42

5M ago20:42

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Megan Hunter about the challenge of capturing one day per decade, and how Ivy finds meaning in her life in "Days of Light."By Beth Golay

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Maria Reva on her novel, 'Endling' 30:59

6M ago30:59

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Maria Reva about her characters and how she incorporates her own life into "Endling."By Beth Golay

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Tash Aw on his new novel, 'The South' 21:12

6M ago21:12

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Beth Golay recently spoke with author Tash Aw about "The South," which follows a family one summer as they move to an inherited farm in southern Malaysia.By Beth Golay

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Mary Morris on her new novel, 'The Red House' 26:47

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Mary Morris about her Italian travels that led to the book "The Red House," her own connections with the characters, and more.By Beth Golay

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Amanda Hess on her book, 'Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age' 22:53

7M ago22:53

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Amanda Hess, who works as a critic-at-large for the New York Times, where she writes about culture and the internet about her book, "Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age."By Beth Golay

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Annie Hartnett on her new novel, 'The Road to Tender Hearts' 34:37

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Annie Hartnett about the inspiration behind "The Road to Tender Hearts" and her unique voice that blends the true to life issues of loss and pain with a hint of magical realism.By Beth Golay

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Jo Harkin on her historical novel, 'The Pretender' 18:22

7M ago18:22

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When Jo Harkin was in the middle of writing a science fiction novel, she took a procrastination break to read a book about kings and queens. That’s when she came across the name Lambert Simnel in footnotes of British history, a known pretender to Henry VII’s throne. In her novel, "The Pretender," Harkin elevates Simnel from the footnotes to an imag…

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Andrew Porter on his new novel, 'The Imagined Life' 14:11

7M ago14:11

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How much do we really want to know about our parents' past lives? Author Andrew Porter recently told KMUW's Beth Golay that this is just one question addressed in his novel, "The Imagined Life."By Beth Golay

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Visiting poet Michael Prior on his two collections 'Model Disciple' and 'Burning Province' 24:13

7M ago24:13

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The Writing Now | Reading Now: Reading with visiting poet Michael Prior will begin at 6 pm on Tuesday, April 8th at the Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University following a 5:30 pm reception.By Beth Golay

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Sarah Kay on her poetry collection, 'A Little Daylight Left' 35:33

8M ago35:33

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Sarah Kay about her new collection of poetry, A Little Daylight Left.By Beth Golay

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Ron Currie on his new novel, 'The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne' 24:17

8M ago24:17

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Ron Currie about "The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne." Currie will be at Watermark Books & Cafe for an author event on Friday, March 28th at 6 pm.By Beth Golay

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Evie Wyld on 'The Echoes' 16:34

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Evie Wyld about her novel, 'The Echoes,' which touches on the indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history in Australia.By Beth Golay

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Karen Russell on her new novel, 'The Antidote' 32:08

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Karen Russell about where her novel "The Antidote" began for her.By Beth Golay

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Nathaniel Ian Miller on his new novel, 'Red Dog Farm' 21:59

9M ago21:59

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Beth Golay recently poke with Nathaniel Ian Miller about the relationship dynamics in "Red Dog Farm," and how he accidentally wrote a second book set in a cold and remote environment.By Beth Golay

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Sophie Madeline Dess on her debut novel, 'What You Make of Me' 18:57

9M ago18:57

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Sophie Madeline Dess about the different artistic mediums featured in her debut novel, "What You Make of Me."By Beth Golay

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Eric Puchner on his new novel, 'Dream State' 17:13

9M ago17:13

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In his new novel, author Eric Puchner's "Dream State" explores the effects of climate change through a multi-generational saga. As he tells KMUW's Beth Golay, it begins when two people fall in love.By Beth Golay

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Tova Mirvis on her new novel, 'We Would Never' 17:05

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Tova Mirvis about her novel "We Would Never," inspired by the discovery of a true crime story.By Beth Golay

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Mischa Berlinski on Shakespeare, actors and 'Mona Acts Out' 23:49

10M ago23:49

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"Mona Acts Out" by Mischa Berlinski is a novel set in the world of theatre in New York City, specifically, Shakespearean theatre. KMUW's Beth Golay visited with Berlinski about his novel, and how the #MeToo movement affected his characters and his plot.By Beth Golay

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Lola Kirke on her new book, 'Wild West Village' 13:45

10M ago13:45

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Lola Kirke grew up feeling like an outsider in her larger-than-life family of creatives. In her new book titled "Wild West Village," she details some of the memories of growing up in that family, and, as she told KMUW's Beth Golay, how the experience influenced who she is today - an actress and country music singer.…

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Adam Ross on his new novel, 'Playworld' 32:39

10M ago32:39

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In his new coming-of-age novel, Playworld, author Adam Ross writes about a child actor who must also deal with school, young crushes, adults behaving badly, and the many challenges that come with being a teenage. As he told KMUW's Beth Golay, this fictional account rhymes with his own life.By Beth Golay

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Adam Haslett on his new novel, 'Mothers and Sons' 20:22

10M ago20:22

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Pulitzer Prize–finalist Adam Haslett has a new novel out today titled, Mothers and Sons. The book explores grief, immigration, sexuality and politics.By Beth Golay

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Philip Nel on 'How to Draw the World: Harold and the Purple Crayon and the Making of a Children’s Classic' 26:46

11M ago26:46

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Philip Nel about the structure of his new book "How to Draw the World: Harold and the Purple Crayon and the Making of a Children’s Classic," as well as some of the historical context surrounding the book’s publication.By Beth Golay

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Lily Tuck on her new book, 'The Rest is Memory' 10:40

11M ago10:40

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National Book Award-winner Lily Tuck has a new novel out that's a haunting blend of fact with fiction. KMUW's Beth Golay recently spoke with Tuck about the piece of history that served as inspiration for her book.By Beth Golay

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Jane Pek on 'The Rivals' - the second book in her mystery series 20:56

12M ago20:56

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Jane Pek about her mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Claudia Lin.By Beth Golay

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Juhea Kim on her sophomore novel, 'City of Night Birds' 25:21

12M ago25:21

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KMUW's Beth Golay visits with Juhea Kim about her sophomore novel, City of Night Birds, set in the complex world of the Russian ballet.By Beth Golay

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Billy Collins on his new poetry collection, 'Water, Water' 24:42

12M ago24:42

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Beth Golay recently spoke with two-time US Poet Laureate Billy Collins about his new poetry collection, "Water, Water."By Beth Golay

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Melanie Cheng on her novel 'The Burrow' 25:47

1y ago25:47

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KMUW's Beth Golay visits with author Melanie Cheng about her novel, 'The Burrow,' a beautiful look at a family dealing with grief.By Beth Golay

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Sy Montgomery on her new book, 'What the Chicken Knows' 15:33

1y ago15:33

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Sy Montgomery about what we should know about the world’s most familiar bird, and what the bird actually knows.By Beth Golay

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Holly Wilson on her debut novel, 'Kittentits' 23:29

1y ago23:29

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Holly Wilson will be at the Ulrich Museum on Wednesday, October 30, beginning at 5:30 pm for the Writing Now Reading Now program.By Beth Golay

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Anna Montague on her debut novel, 'How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund?' 17:02

1y ago17:02

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Anna Montague about her debut novel "How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Ecklund?" and the complexities of grief, friendship, and self-discovery explored through the lens of a therapist.By Beth Golay

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Charles Baxter on his new book, 'Blood Test: A Comedy' 20:12

1y ago20:12

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Charles Baxter about comedic writing and some of the real world businesses that predict our future actions in order to make money.By Beth Golay