Suzanne Perez Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Suzanne Perez on XEd reporter @KMUW (@npr for Wichita) and @ksnewsservice. Co-host of the award-winning @BooksandWhatnot podcast. Creator of the #ReadICT Challenge. Books = life.

When the Stars Go Dark
Paula McLainMy latest book review for @KMUW: "When the Stars Go Dark" by Paula McLain is a book that's hard to categorize and even harder to put down. #ReadICT https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/book-review/2021-09-13/book-review-when-the-stars-go-dark-weaves-together-fiction-and-real-life-tragedies
Paperback, 2022
$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Bewilderment
Richard PowersMy latest book review for @KMUW: "Bewilderment" by Richard Powers is about the profound love between a father and son. #ReadICT https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/book-review/2021-10-25/richard-powers-bewilderment-looks-at-love-loss-and-the-unending-cosmos
Hardcover, 2021
$27.95Member price:$13.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Wonder
R. J. PalacioToday's book review for @KMUW: @RJPalacio's new novel isn't "Wonder," but it's wonderful in its own way. #ReadICT https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/book-review/2021-11-08/with-pony-author-r-j-palacio-explores-the-wonder-of-photography
Hardcover, 2012
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Gabrielle ZevinMy latest book review for @KMUW is my favorite novel of the year so far: "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin. #ReadICT https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/book-review/2022-08-01/you-dont-have-to-be-a-gamer-to-love-gabrielle-zevins-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow
Paperback, 2024
$19.00Member price:$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Beautiful World, Where Are You
Sally RooneyTonight I'll be hosting @KMUW's Literary Feast book club, where we'll discuss Sally Rooney's newest novel, "Beautiful World, Where Are You?" Sign up here to join the conversation on Zoom, 5-6 p.m. #ReadICT https://www.kmuw.org/kmuws-literary-feast https://t.co/cdkTCOnfzr
Paperback, 2022
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Taste: My Life Through Food
Stanley TucciToday’s book review for @KMUW: Stanley Tucci’s memoir/cookbook “Taste: My Life Through Food.” #ReadICT https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/book-review/2022-01-17/stanley-tuccis-taste-will-get-you-thinking-about-great-meals
Hardcover, 2021
$32.00Member price:$16.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Symphony of Secrets
Brendan SlocumbNew book review for @KMUW: @Brendan_slocumb's sophomore novel, "Symphony of Secrets," is a thrilling ride. #ReadICT (BTW, my reviews are now weekly rather than every other week, so look for them every Monday. 😀📚) https://t.co/c48Qk8h4Kx
Paperback, 2024
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Big Swiss
Jen BeaginThis week's book review for @KMUW: Jen Beagin's "Big Swiss" is bizarre and complicated, and a whole lot of fun. (I listened to this one on audio from @librofm.) #ReadICT https://t.co/T6OYzlMtby
Paperback, 2023
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Compound: A GMA Book Club Pick
Aisling RawleRawle’s writing is gripping and propulsive, and she hints at a dystopian hellscape just beyond the compound’s gates...With nods to The Hunger Games and even Black Mirror, The Compound offers prime poolside reading. A binge-worthy guilty pleasure.
Hardcover, 2025
$29.00Member price:$14.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Marriage ACT
John MarrsThis week's book review for @KMUW: “The Marriage Act” by @johnmarrs1 has an excellent premise and unexpected twists that keep you guessing — a perfectly creepy summer read that will have you giving Alexa the side-eye. #ReadICT https://t.co/2i00YeewlH
Hardcover, 2023
$32.00Member price:$16.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book