Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "Headshot" by Rita Bullwinkel is a one-of-a-kind reading experience — crisp, lyrical, almost poetic.

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "The Great Divide," by Cristina Henriquez, transports readers to the steamy jungles of Panama during the construction of the Panama Canal.

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Canadian author Scott Alexander Howard's "The Other Valley" is great for fans of Margaret Atwood or Kazuo Ishiguro.

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Kiley Reid's sophomore novel, "Come and Get It," takes a meandering approach that never quite hits the mark.

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Kaveh Akbar's debut novel, "Martyr!", is a touching look at one man's discovery that a meaningful death requires a meaningful life.

Dave Eggers' middle-grade novel, "The Eyes & the Impossible," is funny and wise, and a perfect example of a children’s book that appeals to adults as well.

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.