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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "Simon Sort of Says," a middle-grade novel by Canadian author Erin Bow, tackles a tough subject with humor.

Nathan Hill is the author of "Wellness."

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Nathan Hill's newest novel explores our never-ending pursuit for self-improvement — and harkens to his days in Kansas.

In this episode of Books & Whatnot Suzanne Perez and Beth Golay give us an update on their summer reading goals — some of which were met on their reading retreat.

Chris Bachelder and Jennifer Habel are husband and wife. She is a poet, and he's a novelist. So they each have their own independent writing careers. But during the pandemic lock-down, they teamed up to co-author this novel titled Dayswork.

Beth Golay spoke with Josh Barkan about what he learned through his first marriage to his first wife, about his healing journey, and how his journey of self-discovery took him half-way around the world to meet the man who had come between his marriage.

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez looks at a new crime novel by an Irish author that's inspired by real-life disappearances.

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says revealing too much information about "Shark Heart" would cheat you of a rare and remarkable experience.

Ann Napolitano's “Hello Beautiful” deals with love, loss and lonely childhoods, with poignant moments and stellar writing — and a slight nod to Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women.”

Beth Golay talks with Anna Funder about Eileen O’Shaughnessy’s influence on George Orwell, how women have been written out of history, and more.