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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Big Swiss
Jen Beagin
.@SuzPerezICT says Jen Beagin's new novel "Big Swiss" â published @ScribnerBooks â is funny, original, and definitely for mature audiences. https://t.co/uDwFsvWwJE
Paperback, 2023
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
My Murder
Katie Williams
The novel âMy 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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Motherthing
Ainslie Hogarth
"In the interest of keeping this podcast spoiler free, I wonât tell you too much...but what I will share is that itâs 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
The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening
Ari Shapiro
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
The Last White Man
Mohsin Hamid
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
Sam: A Read with Jenna Pick
Allegra Goodman
Book Review: Allegra Goodmanâs âSamâ offers a simple but complex reflection of one girlâs life https://t.co/NGB10VlSHs
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water
Angie Cruz
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
Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution
Rainn Wilson
.@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
The Guest Lecture
Martin Riker
Book Review: âThe Guest Lectureâ is not your usual summer fare. Itâs not even your usual literary fiction. But itâs smart and interesting and thought-provoking. https://t.co/pMcqx0ZAT7
Paperback, 2023
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
God Themselves
Jae Nichelle
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