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.

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: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/bear-julia-phillips/20650217?ean=9780525520436">Bear</a>, by Julia Phillips, and <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-horse-willy-vlautin/20858235?ean=9780063346574">The Horse</a>, by Willie Vlautin.

----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 may have missed, it’s like having a new best friend with very good taste to guide you in your literary adventures. The Weekly Reader is produced by WYPR and hosted by Lisa Morgan.

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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 may have missed, it’s like having a new best friend with very good taste to guide you in your literary adventures. The Weekly Reader is produced by WYPR and hosted by Lisa Morgan.

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 may have missed, it&rsquo;s like having a new best friend with very good taste to guide you in your literary adventures. The Weekly Reader is produced by WYPR and hosted by Lisa Morgan.

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 perfect for a summer read, at home or at the beach: The Same Bright Stars, by Ethan Joella, andSwan 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: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-same-bright-stars-ethan-joella/20712950?ean=9781668024607">The Same Bright Stars</a>, by Ethan Joella, and <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/swan-song-elin-hilderbrand/20738037?ean=9780316258876">Swan Song</a>, by Elin Hilderbrand.

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 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. 

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: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/headshot-rita-bullwinkel/20144233?ean=9780593654101">Headshot</a>, by Rita Bullwinkel, and <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/coming-home-brittney-griner/21003157?ean=9780593801345">Coming Home</a>, by Brittney Griner.

Women of Sports: "Headshot" by Rita Bullwinkel, and "Coming Home" by Brittney Griner

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.

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about the future effects of climate change, both real and imagined: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/pearce-oysters-joselyn-takacs/20214426?ean=9781958506509">Pearce Oysters </a>by Joselyn Takacs and <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/beep-bill-roorbach/20842660?ean=9781643755618">Beep</a> by Bill Roorbach.

Talk to the Animals: "Bear" by Julia Phillips and "The Horse" by Willie Vlautin

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