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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This week on Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with author Téa Obreht about her new novel Sunrise. And book critic Suzanne Perez reviews Etna, a new novel by Paul Yoon that explores war and its aftermath through a dog's eyes. -
Paul Yoon's new novel, "Etna," tells the story of a battle-worn war dog who embarks on an odyssey in hopes of returning home. -
On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay visits with author John Manuel Arias about his novel "Crocodilopolis." Plus Lynne Graham is here from Watermark Books & Cafe with her list of recent favorites. -
On today's episode, Beth Golay visits with author Chris Bohjalian about his new novel, "The Amateur." And book critic Suzanne Perez looks reviews "Unread" by Oliver James, aa memoir by a man who rallied the forces of TikTok to finally learn to read.
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In his new book, "Unread: A Memoir of Learning (and Loving) to Read on TikTok," Oliver James tells how he used one of the tools of our post-literate society to finally master the complexities of reading. -
On today's episode, Beth Golay visits with Pulitzer Prize–winner Richard Russo about his new novel, "Under the Falls" ... his first thriller. -
On this week's episode, Beth Golay visits with author Laura Moriarty about her new novel, "Sunlight Finds You." -
Beth Golay speaks with Valeria Luiselli about her new novel, "Beginning Middle End." Plus, book reviewer Suzanne Perez reviews Daniel Mason's "Country People." -
In this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay visits with author Oana Aristide about her novel, "Astronaut!" Plus publisher representative David Mallmann is back with more reading recommendations.
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