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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Beth Golay speaks with Tayari Jones on her new novel, "Kin," plus James Crossley, owner of Leviathan Bookstore in St. Louis, MO. -
Claire Oshetsky's new novel, "Evil Genius," explores complex themes of obsession and desire, with a darkly comic style and a storyline that twists, turns and goes places you never expect. -
Beth Golay visits with two authors this week - Grant Ginder, author of the novel "So Old, So Young," and Torrey Maldonado, who wrote the children's book "Just Right." -
Beth Golay visits with Jonathan Miles about his novel, "Eradication." Plus, a conversation with Latasha Eley Kelly, owner of Left on Read bookstore in Wichita, Kansas.
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Maggie Su's debut novel, "Blob: A Love Story," tells the story of a young woman who tries to transform a sentient blob into the man of her dreams. -
Beth Golay visits with Naeem Murr about his novel, "Every Exit Brings You Home." And Suzanne Perez visits with Mychal Threets about his book for kids, "I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy." -
Jennette McCurdy's debut novel, "Half His Age," is the story of a 17-year-old girl who craves a sexual relationship with her high school creative writing teacher. -
This week on Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with Larissa Pham about her book, "Discipline." And book critic, Suzanne Perez, reviews "Flesh" by David Szalay. -
Lior Torenberg’s debut novel, Just Watch Me, follows a 20-something woman who starts a livestream marathon to raise money for her little sister, who is in a coma.
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