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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Amazon’s ‘Creature Feature’ collection offers six perfect little morsels of horror
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The Amazon Originals 'Creature Feature' collection includes six short stories from some of today's best horror novelists, including Grady Hendrix, Josh Malerman and Paul Tremblay.By Suzanne Perez
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J. Courtney Sullivan’s ‘The Cliffs’ is a moving novel about digging up family secrets — and ghosts
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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says J. Courtney Sullivan's new novel, "The Cliffs," isn’t a ghost story, per se, but the characters dig up and deal with the ghosts of their past.By Suzanne Perez
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‘Pearce Oysters’ explores the personal toll of history's most disastrous oil spill
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"Pearce Oysters," a new novel by Jocelyn Takacs, offers a better understanding of the interdependence of nature and man, and readers come away with a deeper respect for those who make their livings on the coast.By Suzanne Perez
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Liz Moore’s ‘The God of the Woods’ is the can’t-put-it-down summer read you’ve been craving
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Author Liz Moore weaves so much into her new 500-page novel, "The God of the Woods," including class struggles and family secrets. But it never feels confusing or overplotted.By Suzanne Perez
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With ‘Middle of the Night,’ Riley Sager offers a suburban thriller with plenty of twists and turns
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Sager is known for fast-paced thrillers with titles like Lock Every Door and Home Before Dark, and this one stays true to the formula. But it’s a formula that works.By Suzanne Perez
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In ‘Margot’s Got Money Troubles,’ Rufi Thorpe explores motherhood and sex work
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"Margot's Got Money Troubles" by Rufi Thorpe tells the story of 20-year-old Margot Millet, the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, who gets knocked up by her community college English professor and decides to keep the baby.By Suzanne Perez
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Nicola Yoon’s ‘One of Our Kind’ is a page-turning thriller set against a backdrop of racism
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KMUW book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "One of Our Kind" by Nicola Yoon is a fast-paced thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end.By Suzanne Perez
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Just in time for summer reading, here are some titles perfect for those sunny days
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Some books are just perfect for summer, like “Love & Saffron” by Kim Fey, or a food memoir like “Taste” by Stanley Tucci. Anything by Kevin Wilson works great, as do psychological thrillers like “The Push” or “The Whispers” by Ashley Audrain.By Suzanne Perez
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Holly Gramazio's 'The Husbands' asks important questions about relationships and life
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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says author Holly Gramazio scores with her debut novel, "The Husbands."By Suzanne Perez
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OK, OK, I finally read Emily Henry. And 'Funny Story' — now I know what the fuss is about
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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says she used to avoid contemporary romance novels. But the latest book by rom-com queen Emily Henry proves what all the fuss is about.By Suzanne Perez
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In ‘Grief is for People,” Sloane Crosley mourns her best friend
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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Sloane Crosley's "Grief is for People" is a poignant and smartly written memoir that will resonate with anyone who has experienced a personal loss.By Suzanne Perez
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‘Wolf at the Table’ is a wearisome look at a dysfunctional family
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Adam Rapp's newest novel, "Wolf at the Table," promises to be an eerie, serial killer novel but turns out to be a wandering family tale.By Suzanne Perez
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'SNL' star Leslie Jones holds nothing back in her memoir. Definitely get this one on audio
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In the audio version of her memoir, comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Leslie Jones speaks with honesty and emotion about her life and career.By Suzanne Perez
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In ‘Somehow,’ author Anne Lamott explores love in all its forms
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KMUW book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Anne Lamott's newest book of essays, "Somehow: Thoughts on Love," is just as warm and witty as her past collections.By Suzanne Perez
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‘Monstrilio’ explores the grotesque sides of love and loss
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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."By Suzanne Perez
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Rita Bullwinkel’s “Headshot” is an absolute knockout of a novel
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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "Headshot" by Rita Bullwinkel is a one-of-a-kind reading experience — crisp, lyrical, almost poetic.By Suzanne Perez
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‘The Great Divide’ explores issues of race and class during the building of the Panama Canal
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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.By Suzanne Perez
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Love Atwood and Ishiguro? Then check out Scott Alexander Howard’s ‘The Other Valley’
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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Canadian author Scott Alexander Howard's "The Other Valley" is great for fans of Margaret Atwood or Kazuo Ishiguro.By Suzanne Perez
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Kiley Reid’s “Come and Get It” offers enjoyable scenes but falls short on overall story
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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Kiley Reid's sophomore novel, "Come and Get It," takes a meandering approach that never quite hits the mark.By Suzanne Perez
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Poet-turned-novelist Kaveh Akbar explores addiction, sobriety and the quest for a meaningful life
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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.By Suzanne Perez
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