Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 3m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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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Poet Maggie Smith explores body and mind in her new collection

Mar 30, 2026 3m

Maggie Smith is best known for her poem Good Bones, which went viral in 2020. Her new collection, A Suit or a Suitcase, is an emotional, mind-opening study on the relentlessness of time.

'Good People' reveals itself through myriad narrators

Mar 16, 2026 2m

Fans of Liz Moore's "The God of the Woods" will love Patmeena Sabit's debut novel, "Good People," which is another literary mystery-thriller that keeps you wondering and guessing until its final…

'Evil Genius' is a dark and clever feminist fantasy

Mar 02, 2026 3m

Claire Oshetsky's new novel, "Evil Genius," explores complex themes of obsession and desire, with a darkly comic style and a storyline that twists, turns and goes places you never expect.

'Blob: A Love Story' offers a surreal look at love and identity

Feb 16, 2026 2m

Maggie Su's debut novel, "Blob: A Love Story," tells the story of a young woman who tries to transform a sentient blob into the man of her dreams.

Jennette McCurdy's debut novel explores misguided yearning

Feb 02, 2026 3m

Jennette McCurdy's debut novel, "Half His Age," is the story of a 17-year-old girl who craves a sexual relationship with her high school creative writing teacher.

'Just Watch Me' explores odd corners of the internet

Jan 26, 2026 3m

Lior Torenberg’s debut novel, Just Watch Me, follows a 20-something woman who starts a livestream marathon to raise money for her little sister, who is in a coma.

'The Hitch' is a perfect blend of comedy and oddball charm

Jan 19, 2026 2m

A new novel by Sara Levine tells the story of a woman whose 6-year-old nephew is possessed by the ghost of a Corgi.

Get ready, readers: There's lots to look forward to in 2026

Dec 29, 2025 3m

Great news for book lovers: 2026 is shaping up to be a banger of a year, with several big-name authors returning after long breaks.

Booker Prize-winning 'Flesh' shows a man detached from his own emotions and desires

Dec 15, 2025 3m

David Szalay's award-winning novel, "Flesh," follows the life of one Hungarian man from adolescence to old age. And it manages to do a lot with precious few words.

'The Ten Year Affair' recounts a young mother's imaginary tryst

Dec 08, 2025 2m

Erin Somers' new novel, "The Ten Year Affair," offers an evocative and emotionally charged look at the realities of marriage and family life, and a meditation on the roads not taken.

John Kenney's new novel explores what makes life worth living

Dec 01, 2025 3m

John Kenney's newest novel, "I See You've Called in Dead," tells the story of a middle-aged obituary writer who uses an unplanned leave of absence to explore what life is really about.

Ready for another dystopian nightmare? 'The Merge' explores the dark side of population control

Nov 24, 2025 3m

Grace Walker’s debut novel, "The Merge," opens in a world where Earth’s resources have been pushed to a breaking point. That has given rise to a controversial new procedure in which two people’s…

Sleeper hit: Debut novel 'The Correspondent' has become a word-of-mouth best-seller

Nov 17, 2025 3m

"The Correspondent" was published back in April with little fanfare. But months after its release, the Virginia Evans debut made the New York Times Bestseller list and is a breakout hit, which speaks…

Aja Gabel's new novel, 'Lightbreakers,' explores the intersection of art and science

Nov 10, 2025 3m

Aja Gabel's sophomore novel, "Lightbreakers," explores a wide range of questions ranging from environmental concerns to deep personal loss.

With 'Wreck,' author Catherine Newman revisits some favorite characters and topics

Nov 03, 2025 3m

Catherine Newman's new novel, "Wreck," is set two years after her previous best-seller, "Sandwich." It finds main character Rocky back home in western Massachusetts and once again surrounded by…

'Bog Queen' blends ancient history with modern-day forensics

Oct 27, 2025 3m

Anna North's newest novel, "Bog Queen," offers everything fans love about historical fiction: a fascinating look back through time with memorable characters, remarkable settings and a story that…

Rachel Harrison's new novel explores ghosts and childhood trauma

Oct 20, 2025 3m

In Rachel Harrison's new novel, "Play Nice," a woman must confront the demons of her past when she tries to fix up her childhood home.

'Paper Girl' is a comprehensive look at a microcosm of modern America

Oct 06, 2025 3m

Beth Macy's new nonfiction narrative, "Paper Girl," is part memoir, part reportage, part oral history, and the result is a comprehensive look at a microcosm of modern America.

'Life & Death & Giants' explores human weakness and kindness

Sep 29, 2025 3m

Ron Rindo's new novel, "Life & Death & Giants," tells the story of a modern-day giant who is raised in an Amish community in Wisconsin.

'Dominion' is a provocative look at the crushing power of patriarchy

Sep 22, 2025 3m

Author Addie E. Citchens was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and raised as a church kid, and that background breathes life into her debut novel, "Dominion."

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