Books & Whatnot

KMUW
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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.

  1. 09/15/2025

    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.

    50 min

  2. 07/29/2025

    '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.

    51 min

  3. 03/19/2025

    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.

    38 min

  4. 02/14/2025

    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.

    53 min

  5. 01/01/2025

    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.

    40 min

  6. 12/13/2024

    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.

    55 min

  7. 11/01/2024

    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.

    35 min

  8. 10/02/2024

    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.

    47 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    KMUW
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Books & Whatnot