Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Marie-Helene Bertino's fourth book, "Beautyland," is a love letter to humanity and our universe, in all its staggering and spectacular weirdness.

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Kate DiCamillo's latest children's book, "The Puppets of Spelhorst," is a magical tale that harkens back to "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane."

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Daniel Mason's novel "North Woods" deserves to be on best-of-the-year lists. The sprawling story and Mason’s creative storytelling make it one to remember.

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says the female characters in Jessica Knoll's "Bright Young Women" are brave and relentless. Their stories propel the novel and make it much more than your average true-crime tale.

The idea behind the #ReadICT Challenge is to expand your reading horizons, and maybe push yourself to explore genres or topics you wouldn’t normally read.

KMUW book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "Pete and Alice in Maine" by Caitlin Shetterly deftly explores the everyday joys and heartbreaks of marriage.

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon is a gripping look at the life of a real-life 18th-century midwife.

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Irish author Liz Nugent knocks it out of the park with her latest novel, "Strange Sally Diamond."

The new Britney Spears memoir, "The Woman In Me," features plenty of behind-the-scenes revelations about everything from the star’s battles with paparazzi to her tumultuous relationships with her younger sister, Jamie Lynn.

As with "The Glass Castle" or "Educated," Brittany Means' new memoir, "Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways," shows a young woman overcoming horrific experiences and sharing with others so they feel less alone.