Beth Golay

Poet Billy Collins has an impressive resume. He served two terms as Poet Laureate of the United States and still teaches writing workshops and classes.

KMUW's Beth Golay visits with Juhea Kim about her sophomore novel, City of Night Birds, set in the complex world of the Russian ballet.

Beth Golay recently spoke with Jane Pek about her mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Claudia Lin.

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.

National Book Award-winner Lily Tuck has a new novel out that's a haunting blend of fact with fiction. KMUW's Beth Golay recently spoke with Tuck about the piece of history that served as inspiration for her book.

Nashville based guitarist Denny Jiosa performs at Walker's Jazz Lounge this evening with a band featuring several Wichita musicians.

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.

What can adults learn from children's literature? Kansas State University professor Philip Nel talks with Beth Golay about his book, which takes a deep dive into "Harold and the Purple Crayon." Plus we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Beth Golay recently spoke with Philip Nel about the structure of his new book "How to Draw the World: Harold and the Purple Crayon and the Making of a Children’s Classic," as well as some of the historical context surrounding the book’s publication.

Pulitzer Prize–finalist Adam Haslett has a new novel out today titled, Mothers and Sons. The book explores grief, immigration, sexuality and politics.