We’ve kept the concept the same, even after a decade, because why mess with perfection? Just read 12 books from these 12 categories over the next 12 months.
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Ann Patchett's new novel, "Whistler," is not a horse book. But it is a tender account of a family’s past, including secrets, misconceptions, and traumas both major and minor. -
On this week's episode, Beth Golay visits with Pulitzer Prize–winner Andrew Sean Greer about his new novel, "Villa Coco." Plus, we welcome David Enyeart, manager of Next Chapter Booksellers in St. Paul, Minnesota, to talk about genre fiction. -
This week on Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with author Dave Eggers about his newest novel, "Contrapposto." -
Julia Langbein's new novel, "Dear Monica Lewinsky," is part comedy, part fairy tale, part historical reckoning — a clever and creative work that will have you rethinking much of what you have come to believe.
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On this episode, Beth Golay speaks with author Claire Fuller about her novel, "Hunger & Thirst." -
On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay visits with John Lanchester about his novel, "Look What You Made Me Do." Plus, Suzanne Perez reviews "Small Boat" by Vincent Delecroix. -
"Small Boat" by Vincent Delecroix is a fictionalized account of a real-life tragedy, during which 27 migrants died after their inflatable dinghy capsized in the English Channel. It was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2025. -
On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay visits with author Ayelet Waldman about her new novel, "A Perfect Hand." -
On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with author Vanessa Hua about her new novel, "Coyoteland." Book critic Suzanne Perez reviews "Evil Genius" by Claire Oshetsky. And we have book recommendations from Camden Avery, co-owner and lead buyer at The Booksmith in San Francisco, CA.
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