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Book Reviews

Book Reviews

KPCW invites members of the Friends of the Park City and Summit County libraries to review novels and non-fiction every month.
  • Ballantine Books
    New York Times bestselling author Charmaine Wilkerson’s second novel, “Good Dirt,” was inspired by a true story recently aired on NPR.
  • Composite image of Cormac McCarthy books "The Passenger" and "Stella Maris"
    Alfred A. Knopf
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    Penguin Random House
    The late Cormac McCarthy is widely regarded as one of America’s best modern writers with award-winning best sellers like “Blood Meridian” and “The Road.” Matt Lindon has a summation of his work and a review of his last two books, “Passenger” and “Stella Maris.”
  • "The Poppy Fields" book cover.
    Harper Collins
    Like in her debut novel “The Measure,” New York Times Bestselling author Nikki Erlick’s second book “The Poppy Fields” asks readers a thought-provoking question: “What would you be willing to risk to make your grief go away?”
  • "A Different Kind of Power" book cover.
    Penguin Random House
    “A Different Kind of Power” by Jacinda Ardern is an uplifting, thoughtful memoir by the former Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017-2023). It showcases what leadership based on empathy and kindness looks like and addresses the challenges faced by many women in high profile political roles.