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KMUW Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.

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Book Cover for: Big Swiss, Jen Beagin

Big Swiss

Jen Beagin
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.@SuzPerezICT says Jen Beagin's new novel "Big Swiss" — published @ScribnerBooks — is funny, original, and definitely for mature audiences. https://t.co/uDwFsvWwJE

Paperback, 2023

$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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My Murder

Katie Williams
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The novel “My Murder" follows Lou, the victim of a serial killer, who along with her other victims, is brought back to life as a clone of her former self. Hear more from the book's author on the latest Marginalia. https://t.co/lKmICNkwgf

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Book Cover for: Motherthing, Ainslie Hogarth

Motherthing

Ainslie Hogarth
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"In the interest of keeping this podcast spoiler free, I won’t tell you too much...but what I will share is that it’s a feminist horror story, and even sort of a love story." @BethGolay talks w/ @AinslieEm about "Motherthing" published by @VintageAnchor. https://t.co/dgOd87dK4P

Paperback, 2022

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening, Ari Shapiro

The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening

Ari Shapiro
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Afternoon listeners of KMUW will recognize the name and voice of @arishapiro as one of the hosts of @npratc. Shapiro recently spoke to @BethGolay about his new memoir, "The Best Strangers in the World. https://t.co/RITGtvL0uy

Paperback, 2024

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Last White Man, Mohsin Hamid

The Last White Man

Mohsin Hamid
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In the latest episode of Marginalia, @BethGolay spoke with Mohsin Hamid about his new novel "The Last White Man" and how his own experience after 9/11 inspired it. "The Last White Man" was published by @riverheadbooks. https://t.co/KelHDt2lek

Paperback, 2023

$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Sam: A Read with Jenna Pick, Allegra Goodman

Sam: A Read with Jenna Pick

Allegra Goodman
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Book Review: Allegra Goodman’s ‘Sam’ offers a simple but complex reflection of one girl’s life https://t.co/NGB10VlSHs

Paperback, 2023

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water, Angie Cruz

How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water

Angie Cruz
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Book Review: "How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water" by Angie Cruz features an unforgettable narrator. https://t.co/P70dsQnwEr

Paperback, 2023

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution, Rainn Wilson

Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution

Rainn Wilson
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.@BethGolay recently spoke with @rainnwilson about his new book, "SoulBoom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution," the roots of his own spirituality and why he has hope for a better world. https://t.co/u3BIEG4Hzv

Hardcover, 2023

$28.00$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Guest Lecture, Martin Riker

The Guest Lecture

Martin Riker
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Book Review: “The Guest Lecture” is not your usual summer fare. It’s not even your usual literary fiction. But it’s smart and interesting and thought-provoking. https://t.co/pMcqx0ZAT7

Paperback, 2023

$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: God Themselves, Jae Nichelle

God Themselves

Jae Nichelle
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Book Review: In 'God Themselves,' spoken-word poet Jae Nichelle explores love, race and forced religion https://t.co/tb1VPcZOjP

Paperback, 2023

$14.99$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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