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Book Review

Journalist and book reviewer Suzanne Perez reviews the latest books and such for KMUW on air and right here. Discover new reviews on Mondays.

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1:40

‘Monstrilio’ explores the grotesque sides of love and...

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2024/04/01

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "Monstrilio," a debut novel by Mexican author Gerardo Samano Cordova, is perfect for fans of "Shark Heart," "Nightbitch," or the disturbingly fantastical movie, "Poor Things."

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1:39

Rita Bullwinkel’s “Headshot” is an absolute knockout...

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2024/03/18

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "Headshot" by Rita Bullwinkel is a one-of-a-kind reading experience — crisp, lyrical, almost poetic.

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1:39

‘The Great Divide’ explores issues of race and class...

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2024/03/11

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "The Great Divide," by Cristina Henriquez, transports readers to the steamy jungles of Panama during the construction of the Panama Canal.

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1:39

Love Atwood and Ishiguro? Then check out Scott...

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2024/03/04

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Canadian author Scott Alexander Howard's "The Other Valley" is great for fans of Margaret Atwood or Kazuo Ishiguro.

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1:39

Kiley Reid’s “Come and Get It” offers enjoyable...

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2024/02/26

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Kiley Reid's sophomore novel, "Come and Get It," takes a meandering approach that never quite hits the mark.

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1:37

Poet-turned-novelist Kaveh Akbar explores addiction,...

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2024/02/19

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Kaveh Akbar's debut novel, "Martyr!", is a touching look at one man's discovery that a meaningful death requires a meaningful life.

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1:40

Newbery-winning ‘The Eyes & the Impossible’ puts Dave...

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2024/02/12

Dave Eggers' middle-grade novel, "The Eyes & the Impossible," is funny and wise, and a perfect example of a children’s book that appeals to adults as well.

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1:41

Marie-Helene Bertino's quirky 'Beautyland' defines...

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2024/01/29

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Marie-Helene Bertino's fourth book, "Beautyland," is a love letter to humanity and our universe, in all its staggering and spectacular weirdness.

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1:40

Kate DiCamillo weaves her storytelling magic once...

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2024/01/22

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Kate DiCamillo's latest children's book, "The Puppets of Spelhorst," is a magical tale that harkens back to "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane."

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1:40

‘North Woods’ captures the magic of one house, with a...

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2024/01/15

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Daniel Mason's novel "North Woods" deserves to be on best-of-the-year lists. The sprawling story and Mason’s creative storytelling make it one to remember.

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1:40

‘Bright Young Women’ takes a female-centered approach...

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2024/01/08

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says the female characters in Jessica Knoll's "Bright Young Women" are brave and relentless. Their stories propel the novel and make it much more than your average true-crime tale.

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1:43

Once again, our #ReadICT Challenge can help guide...

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2024/01/01

The idea behind the #ReadICT Challenge is to expand your reading horizons, and maybe push yourself to explore genres or topics you wouldn’t normally read.

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1:39

‘Pete and Alice in Maine’ shows a fractured family...

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2023/12/25

KMUW book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "Pete and Alice in Maine" by Caitlin Shetterly deftly explores the everyday joys and heartbreaks of marriage.

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1:39

Ariel Lawhon's 'The Frozen River' offers a gripping...

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2023/12/18

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon is a gripping look at the life of a real-life 18th-century midwife.

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1:40

Liz Nugent’s ‘Strange Sally Diamond’ offers a tense,...

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2023/12/11

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Irish author Liz Nugent knocks it out of the park with her latest novel, "Strange Sally Diamond."

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1:37

Pop icon Britney Spears shares her heartbreaking...

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2023/12/04

The new Britney Spears memoir, "The Woman In Me," features plenty of behind-the-scenes revelations about everything from the star’s battles with paparazzi to her tumultuous relationships with her younger sister, Jamie Lynn.

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1:39

In 'Hell If We Don’t Change Our Ways,' author...

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2023/11/27

As with "The Glass Castle" or "Educated," Brittany Means' new memoir, "Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways," shows a young woman overcoming horrific experiences and sharing with others so they feel less alone.

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1:40

With ‘This is Salvaged,’ author Vauhini Vara gives us...

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2023/11/20

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Vauhini Vara's new short story collection, "This Is Salvaged," is united by a singular question: In a world defined by estrangement, where do we find communion?

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1:39

Author Jacqueline Woodson revisits her Brooklyn...

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2023/11/13

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says author Jacqueline Woodson's writing prowess is evident again in "Remember Us," which offers a realistic and poignant look at the struggles of adolescence.

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1:40

In her pandemic novel, ‘The Vulnerables,’ Sigrid...

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2023/11/06

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "The Vulnerables," a pandemic novel by Sigrid Nunez, reads like a memoir, as the narrator describes the bizarre period through a series of everyday interactions and observations.

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