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Book Review
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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 alternate Mondays.
Liz Nugent’s ‘Strange Sally Diamond’ offers a tense, gripping story and a character you’ll love
Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Irish author Liz Nugent knocks it out of the park with her latest novel, "Strange Sally Diamond."
Dec 11, 2023
1 min
Pop icon Britney Spears shares her heartbreaking journey in ‘The Woman In Me’
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.
Dec 4, 2023
1 min
In 'Hell If We Don’t Change Our Ways,' author Brittany Means relates a harrowing childhood
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.
Nov 27, 2023
1 min
With ‘This is Salvaged,’ author Vauhini Vara gives us lots to think about — and to love
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?
Nov 20, 2023
1 min
Author Jacqueline Woodson revisits her Brooklyn childhood with ‘Remember Us’
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.
Nov 13, 2023
1 min
In her pandemic novel, ‘The Vulnerables,’ Sigrid Nunez blends elegy and comedy
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.
Nov 6, 2023
1 min
With ‘One Woman Show,’ Christine Coulson conjures a life through museum wall labels
Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "One Woman Show" is a tiny, powerful novel that you can read in one sitting. But its original structure — told through museum wall labels — makes it a masterwork.
Oct 30, 2023
1 min
Rediscover children’s literature with this year’s crop of National Book Award finalists
Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says children's books can reignite your imagination, help you recall the magic of childhood, or give you a new perspective on the world — yes, even as an adult.
Oct 23, 2023
1 min
With ‘How to Sell a Haunted House,’ Grady Hendrix offers creepy, funny fall reading
Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says the newest Grady Hendrix novel, "How to Sell a Haunted House," is perfect for this creepy reading season.
Oct 9, 2023
1 min
Dystopian, delectable ‘Land of Milk and Honey’ establishes C. Pam Zhang as a literary force
C. Pam Zhang’s writing is visceral, full of blood and muscle, especially when describing the lavish buffets served to the privileged few
Oct 2, 2023
1 min
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