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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.
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Beth Golay recently spoke with Kayla Min Andrews about how she worked with editor Sally Kim to publish her mother’s final work of fiction, and about her mother’s impact as a trailblazing writer.
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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.
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The most borrowed nonfiction book from the Wichita Public Library in 2023 was Prince Harry’s memoir, “Spare.” The most popular fiction book was "Desert Star" by Michael Connelly. The most popular e- or audiobook was "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros. And nine of the 10 most checked-out children's books were by middle-grade author Dav Pilkey.
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Beth Golay recently spoke with 'Wild and Distant Seas' author Tara Karr Roberts about her debut novel.
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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.
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The 2024 #ReadICT Challenge is a partnership of KMUW, The Wichita Eagle and the Wichita Public Library. It's a great way to expand your reading, stretch your literary comfort zone and commune with a vibrant and growing community of local readers.
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On this episode of Books & Whatnot, Beth Golay and Suzanne Perez talk about their latest reads, the #ReadICT Challenge and their 2024 reading goals.
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KMUW book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "Pete and Alice in Maine" by Caitlin Shetterly deftly explores the everyday joys and heartbreaks of marriage.
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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.