This coming weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer. Which means summer reading. Which means—for lots of folks—a little something light and funny, maybe set in a sunny locale.

Book Review: 'The Guncle' Offers A Sassy, Warm, Big-hearted Splash Into Summer Reading

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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says she used to avoid contemporary romance novels. But the latest book by rom-com queen Emily Henry proves what all the fuss is about.

OK, OK, I finally read Emily Henry. And 'Funny Story' — now I know what the fuss is about

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Sloane Crosley's "Grief is for People" is a poignant and smartly written memoir that will resonate with anyone who has experienced a personal loss.

In ‘Grief is for People,” Sloane Crosley mourns her best friend

Adam Rapp's newest novel, "Wolf at the Table," promises to be an eerie, serial killer novel but turns out to be a wandering family tale.

‘Wolf at the Table’ is a wearisome look at a dysfunctional family

In the audio version of her memoir, comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Leslie Jones speaks with honesty and emotion about her life and career.

'SNL' star Leslie Jones holds nothing back in her memoir. Definitely get this one on audio

KMUW book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Anne Lamott's newest book of essays, "Somehow: Thoughts on Love," is just as warm and witty as her past collections.

Book Review: 'The Guncle' Offers A Sassy, Warm, Big-hearted Splash Into Summer Reading

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