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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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August 17 · 3 min
In 'Unread,' a man rallies the forces of TikTok to finally learn to read
In his new book, "Unread: A Memoir of Learning (and Loving) to Read on TikTok,"…
July 20 · 2 min
Daniel Mason's 'Country People' delivers an absurd but tender portrait of rural New England
"Country People" is not a rehash of "North Woods," but it exists in a similar…
June 22 · 2 min
Ann Patchett’s ‘Whistler’ is a nod to the power of storytelling
Ann Patchett's new novel, "Whistler," is not a horse book. But it is a tender…
June 8 · 2 min
'Dear Monica Lewinsky' is part comedy, part cultural reckoning
Julia Langbein's new novel, "Dear Monica Lewinsky," is part comedy, part fairy…
May 25 · 2 min
'Small Boat' inspires readers to examine their own moral failings
"Small Boat" by Vincent Delecroix is a fictionalized account of a real-life…
April 27 · 2 min
Live from New York, it’s … a pretty great novel, especially on audio
"The Midnight Show," by Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne, tells the story of a…
April 13 · 1 min
Lauren Groff’s ‘Brawler’ is a gut-punch of a story collection
All nine stories in Lauren Groff's new collection, "Brawler," are bold and…
March 30 · 3 min
Poet Maggie Smith explores body and mind in her new collection
Maggie Smith is best known for her poem Good Bones, which went viral in 2020.…
March 16 · 2 min
'Good People' reveals itself through myriad narrators
Fans of Liz Moore's "The God of the Woods" will love Patmeena Sabit's debut…
March 2 · 3 min
'Evil Genius' is a dark and clever feminist fantasy
Claire Oshetsky's new novel, "Evil Genius," explores complex themes of…
February 16 · 2 min
'Blob: A Love Story' offers a surreal look at love and identity
Maggie Su's debut novel, "Blob: A Love Story," tells the story of a young woman…
February 2 · 3 min
Jennette McCurdy's debut novel explores misguided yearning
Jennette McCurdy's debut novel, "Half His Age," is the story of a 17-year-old…
January 26 · 3 min
'Just Watch Me' explores odd corners of the internet
Lior Torenberg’s debut novel, Just Watch Me, follows a 20-something woman who…
January 19 · 2 min
'The Hitch' is a perfect blend of comedy and oddball charm
A new novel by Sara Levine tells the story of a woman whose 6-year-old nephew…
Dec 29, 2025 · 3 min
Get ready, readers: There's lots to look forward to in 2026
Great news for book lovers: 2026 is shaping up to be a banger of a year, with…
Dec 15, 2025 · 3 min
Booker Prize-winning 'Flesh' shows a man detached from his own emotions and desires
David Szalay's award-winning novel, "Flesh," follows the life of one Hungarian…
Dec 8, 2025 · 2 min
'The Ten Year Affair' recounts a young mother's imaginary tryst
Erin Somers' new novel, "The Ten Year Affair," offers an evocative and…
Dec 1, 2025 · 3 min
John Kenney's new novel explores what makes life worth living
John Kenney's newest novel, "I See You've Called in Dead," tells the story of a…
Nov 24, 2025 · 3 min
Ready for another dystopian nightmare? 'The Merge' explores the dark side of population control
Grace Walker’s debut novel, "The Merge," opens in a world where Earth’s…
Nov 17, 2025 · 3 min
Sleeper hit: Debut novel 'The Correspondent' has become a word-of-mouth best-seller
"The Correspondent" was published back in April with little fanfare. But months…

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