Books & Whatnot
Books & Whatnot
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Books & Whatnot is a conversation between those who provide book coverage for KMUW listeners. Beth Golay hosts the Marginalia podcast, where she interviews authors about their work, and Suzanne Perez is KMUW's resident book reviewer. Books & Whatnot is part of the NPR Podcast Network.Books & Whatnot never charges guests on the podcast. If have received an email asking for payment, please do not pay and let us know at [email protected].
From page to screen: We chat about upcoming book adaptations
Book reviewer Suzanne Perez and Marginalia host Beth Golay talk about their recent reads and offer a long list of books coming to the big or little screen.
Sep 15, 2025
49 min
'Bibliotherapy' and other bookish thoughts
Book reviewer Suzanne Perez and Marginalia host Beth Golay talk about the healing properties of books, spill some tea about the 2025 Pulitzer Prizes, and discuss their recent reads.
Jul 29, 2025
50 min
Recent reads and middle grade March
This is a month when readers of all ages celebrate the joy and magic of children’s literature, and especially books written for that 8- to 12-year age group. We talking about the appeal of middle-grade books and share some recommendations. Plus we talk about our current reads.
Mar 19, 2025
37 min
Love is in the air — and between the covers — at this Wichita bookstore focused on romance
This month's indie bookseller is Jaclyn Wooten, owner of Blush Bookstore in Wichita and Dallas. We talk with her about the increasingly popular romance genre.
Feb 14, 2025
52 min
Need ideas for books to fulfill the 2025 #ReadICT Challenge? We've got you covered
This month's indie bookseller is Latasha Kelly, owner of Left on Read, a new Wichita bookstore that focuses on Black authors and topics. We get her ideas about books to fulfill the 2025 #ReadICT Challenge categories.
Jan 1, 2025
39 min
December books! And our favorites from 2024. (So far.)
This month's indie booksellers are Emma and Sam Kaas, owners of The Norwich Bookstore in Norwich, Vermont. We talk with them about December releases and good gift ideas. And Suzanne and Beth reveal their favorite books of the year.
Dec 13, 2024
55 min
Sometimes a book just finds you
In this episode we visit with Harley Hamilton, owner of Red Fern Booksellers in Salina, Kansas, about new releases he's excited about.
Nov 1, 2024
34 min
Spooky reads (and more) for a truly bookish October
This month's indie bookseller is Kelly Justice, owner of Fountain Bookstore in Richmond, Virginia. We'll talk with her about October releases and other titles she's excited about.
Oct 2, 2024
47 min
September, the second best month of the year
This month’s indie bookseller is Holland Saltsman, owner of The Novel Neighbor in the Webster Groves neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. We’ll talk with her about September releases she’s excited about.
Sep 1, 2024
52 min
On the road again... to Flint Hills Books
In this episode, Beth & Suzanne chat about the New York Times 100 Books of the 21st Century (so far), they talk about what they've been reading, and more. They also take a trip to Council Grove, Kansas, to visit with Jennifer Kassebaum, owner of Flint Hills Books, about August releases.
Aug 1, 2024
53 min
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