The Weekly Reader
The Weekly Reader
Playlist by The Weekly Reader----What should I read next?---- Book critic and longtime NPR commentator Marion Winik answers this question in four opinionated, book-loving minutes. With reviews of new releases and older titles you…Follow the podcast:
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Women, Politics, and Power: "One Way Back" by Christine Blasey Ford and "True Gretch" by Gretchen Whitmer
On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new powerful memoirs about some of the unique challenges women face in the world of politics and power in the United States: One Way Back, by Christine Blasey Ford, and True Gretch, by Gretchen Whitmer.
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Great Memoirs: "The Friday Afternoon Club" by Griffin Dunne and "Do Something" by Guy Trebay
On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new incredible memoirs about wealth, privilege and its abiding pain: The Friday Afternoon Club, by Griffin Dunne, and Do Something, by Guy Trebay.
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New England Vacations: "Sandwich" by Catherine Newman and "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach
On this beach-ready edition of The Weekly Reader we review two new novels that take us to the sunny shores of coastal New England: Sandwich, by Catherine Newman, and The Wedding People, Alison Espach.
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Talk to the Animals: "Bear" by Julia Phillips and "The Horse" by Willie Vlautin
On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about mysterious visitors and life changing relationships with both two legged and four legged friends: Bear, by Julia Phillips, and The Horse, by Willie Vlautin.
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Take Me to the Beach: "The Same Bright Stars" by Ethan Joella and "Swan Song" by Elin Hilderbrand
On this edition of the Weekly Reader, we review two new novels perfect for a summer read, at home or at the beach: The Same Bright Stars, by Ethan Joella, andSwan Song, by Elin Hilderbrand.
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Women of Sports: "Headshot" by Rita Bullwinkel, and "Coming Home" by Brittney Griner
On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review a novel and a memoir that take us deep into the world of women and sports: Headshot, by Rita Bullwinkel, and Coming Home, by Brittney Griner.
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Poor Dear Planet: "Pearce Oysters" by Joselyn Takacs and "Beep" by Bill Roorbach
On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about the future effects of climate change, both real and imagined:Pearce Oysters by Joselyn Takacs and Beep by Bill Roorbach.
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Great American Novels: "Long Island Compromise" by Taffy Brodesser-Akner and "Familiaris" by David Wrobliewski
On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review new work from two American authors that are possibly even better than their debuts: Long Island Compromise, by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, and Familiaris, by David Wrobliewski.
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Epic India: "The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese and "Victory City" by Salman Rushdie
On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that capture the enormous complexities and immense landscapes of India: are The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese and Victory City by Salman Rushdie.
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Women Warriors: "Daughters of Shandong" by Eve Chung and "The Women" by Kristin Hannah
On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about women facing incredible uncertainty with grace, power, and fearlessness under staggering circumstances:Daughters of Shandong, by Eve Chung, and The Women, by Kristin Hannah.
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