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Book Review

Journalist and book reviewer Suzanne Tobias reviews the latest book and such for KMUW on air and right here. Discover new reviews on alternate Mondays.

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'Other Words For Home' Is A Middle-Grade Immigrant Story That Adult Readers Will Enjoy, Too

'Other Words For Home' Is A Middle-Grade Immigrant Story That Adult Readers Will Enjoy, Too

It’s been a while since I scoured the middle-grade section of my local bookstore for a good read. But there’s something ... Read more

5 Jul 2021

1min

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Book Review: Revisiting A Favorite For Summer Reading

Book Review: Revisiting A Favorite For Summer Reading

I knew I wanted to read Death in Her Hands , Ottessa Moshfegh’s newest novel, before I knew anything about it. Moshfegh’... Read more

21 Jun 2021

1min

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Book Review: Need Something To Keep You Awake On The Road? 'The Push' Is Just The Thriller

Book Review: Need Something To Keep You Awake On The Road? 'The Push' Is Just The Thriller

I took a road trip recently—a long road trip—and downloaded a few audiobooks to pass the time. One was The Push , a debu... Read more

7 Jun 2021

1min

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

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

This coming weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer. Which means summer reading. Which means—for lots of folks—a lit... Read more

24 May 2021

1min

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Book Review: 'Between Two Kingdoms' Is A Heartbreaking, Inspiring Celebration Of Humanity

Book Review: 'Between Two Kingdoms' Is A Heartbreaking, Inspiring Celebration Of Humanity

During a visit to my local bookstore a couple weeks ago, a bookseller ushered me over to the nonfiction table and grabbe... Read more

10 May 2021

1min

Ranked #6

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Book Review: 'Home Ec For Everyone' And 'Shop Class For Everyone' Teach Practical Life Skills

Book Review: 'Home Ec For Everyone' And 'Shop Class For Everyone' Teach Practical Life Skills

The COVID-19 pandemic turned some of my friends into master do-it-yourselfers. Quarantined at home, they took on home im... Read more

26 Apr 2021

1min

Ranked #7

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Book Review: 'Address Unknown' Illuminates The Insidious Nature Of Fascism

Book Review: 'Address Unknown' Illuminates The Insidious Nature Of Fascism

Sometimes it’s the smallest books that pack the most powerful punches. Think George Orwell’s Animal Farm , John Steinbec... Read more

12 Apr 2021

1min

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Book Review: 'Infinite Country' Is An Exquisite Look At The Immigrant Experience

Book Review: 'Infinite Country' Is An Exquisite Look At The Immigrant Experience

Novelist Patricia Engel was born to Colombian parents. Her newest novel, Infinite Country , is a wonder of storytelling ... Read more

29 Mar 2021

1min

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Book Review: Jackie Polzin's 'Brood' Is A Moving Meditation About Loss And Life

Book Review: Jackie Polzin's 'Brood' Is A Moving Meditation About Loss And Life

My friend Carrie keeps chickens in her backyard in Wichita, and whenever she goes out of town, I volunteer to feed and c... Read more

15 Mar 2021

1min

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Book Review: 'The Hare' Offers Thrilling Plot Twists And A Feminist Hero

Book Review: 'The Hare' Offers Thrilling Plot Twists And A Feminist Hero

There are times when you don’t finish a book in time for a book club discussion but you go anyway. I mean, it’s all abou... Read more

1 Mar 2021

1min

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