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Book Review

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Katie Kitamura
The God Of the Woods
Small Things Like These
Tilt
Run For the Hills
Booker Prize
Motherhood
Orbital
Magdalene Laundries
Christmas
Artificial Intelligence
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Pearce Oysters
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Just Watch Me
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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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Hildur Knutsdottir's new novel opens with a killer opening line: “I have thought long and hard about how I would dispose of a dead body.”

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"Country People" is not a rehash of "North Woods," but it exists in a similar magical universe.

Ann Patchett's new novel, "Whistler," is not a horse book. But it is a tender account of a family’s past, including secrets, misconceptions, and traumas both major and minor.

Julia Langbein's new novel, "Dear Monica Lewinsky," is part comedy, part fairy tale, part historical reckoning — a clever and creative work that will have you rethinking much of what you have come to believe.

"Small Boat" by Vincent Delecroix is a fictionalized account of a real-life tragedy, during which 27 migrants died after their inflatable dinghy capsized in the English Channel. It was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2025.

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Suzanne Perez
Host of KMUW Book Review segments and the KMUW Book Review program; guides discussions and provides in-depth book reviews for KMUW listeners.

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This show delivers thoughtful, spoiler-light book reviews and literary commentary, focusing on new releases, notable authors, and the craft of writing. Episodes survey recent titles across fiction and nonfiction, highlight storytelling techniques, themes, and critical reception, and often connect books to broader cultural conversations. Listeners can expect accessible yet insightful discussions that help decide what to read next, with an emphasis on narrative voice, structure, and the author's purpose. A notable strength is the host's clear literary palate and ability to contextualize books for KMUW listeners, making this a reliable resource for readers who want guided, opinionated rundowns without spoilers.

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