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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.
On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that prove, once again, that sometimes, you just need a good road trip to sort yourself out: Goyhood, by Reuven Fenton, and How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund? by Anna Montague.
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On this edition of our series about celebrity memoirs, we review four more superstar tell-all's that are well worth your time, whether you enjoy them on the page or listen to the audiobooks: Connie, by Connie Chung, Taste by Stanley Tucci, Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain, and Sonny Boy, by Al Pacino.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader we review two new engaging memoirs from the entertainment industry: From Here to the Great Unknown, by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough, All I Ever Wanted, by Kathy Valentine.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about female practitioners of folk remedies and herbal medicine and the special roll they play in many cultures: The Waters, by Bonnie Jo Campbell, and The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern, by Lydia Cohen Loigman.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books about changing times, changing attitudes, and changing lives: Mona of the Manor, by Armistead Maupin, and Frighten the Horses, by Oliver Radclyffe.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two books, one a new novel and the other a re-issue of a somewhat overlooked classic about some of the larger issues facing the denizens of small town America: The Mighty Red, by Louise Erdrich, and Broke Heart Blues, by Joyce Carol Oates.
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To the casual outside observer, middle class suburbia can look like a fairly boring place, but what’s really going on behind those well-tended gardens, long driveways and screened porches? I’m Lisa Morgan and today on The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels, each with a unique take on sex and drugs and rock-n-roll. But mostly, sex: We Were the Universe, by Kimberly King Parsons, and Olive Days, by Jessica Elisheva Emerson.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader we review two new novels that blur the lines between what's real and what's not: Colored Television, by Danzy Senna, and Small Rain, by Garth Greenwell.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about the powerful, mysterious bonds we form with others throughout our lives and the ways they influence the people we become: Mina's Matchbox, by Yoko Ogawa, and Tell Me Everything, by Elizabeth Strout.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that tap into the current media zeitgeist, from true crime podcasts to ghost writers: Listen for the Lie, by Amy Tintera, and I Want You More, by Swan Huntley.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ah, summer. when if we are lucky, our work loads gets a little lighter, and our reading gets a little lighter, too. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new, not-so-terribly serious releases sure to help you enjoy a day at the beach or by the pool: Come and Get It, by Kiley Reid, and Margo Has Money Troubles, by Rufi Thorpe.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels full of weird events, bizarre coincidences, and almost unbelievable outcomes: Real Life and Other Fictions, by Susan Coll, and The Husbands, by Holly Gramazio.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review three new thrillers: One of Our Kind, by Nicola Yoon, Death in the Air, by Ram Murali, and The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two hot new, hotly anticipated gay comic novels: The Guncle Abroad, by Stephen Rowley, and You Only Call When You're In Trouble, by Stephen McCauley.
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Sometimes, you think you know a lot about a favorite author, and then, they write a memoir. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new, revealing memoirs from a pair of famous writers: And Then? And Then? What Else?, by Daniel Handler and Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder, by Salman Rushdie.
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The extreme lifestyles of the rich and famous can be somewhat fascinating. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books about the ultra wealthy and their unique challenges: Wives Like Us, by Plum Sykes, and Lies and Weddings, by Kevin Kwan.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about taking a midlife crisis and unexpected adventures: The Lady Waiting, by Magdalena Zyzak, and All Fours, by Miranda July.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new extraordinary memoirs about the exquisite joy of true love and the nearly unbearable pain of losing one we love: Fi, A Memoir of My Son, by Alexandra Fuller and My Beloved Monster, by Caleb Carr.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review new biographies about two women who led mysterious lives in the glamorous, gloriously seedy New York cultural scene in the 1960s and 70s: Candy Darling, by Cynthia Carr, and To Anyone Who Ever Asks, by Howard Fishman.
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American author Sloane Crosley is best known for her humorous essays and stories, but her new book takes a different tack. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review some of her earlier work, The Clasp and I was Told There Would be Cake, and her latest, a memoir called Grief is for People.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader we review two new books that take us behind the scenes of two very different and oddly intriguing work environments: Help Wanted, by Adelle Waldman, and Burn Book: A Tech Love Story, by Kara Swisher.
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There are many good reasons to read a book: to study history, learn a new skill, practice our empathy, have a good cry, or, perhaps, a good laugh. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books about funny women doing some pretty crazy things: Worry, by Alexandra Tanner, and Sylvia's Second Act, by Hillary Yablon.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review a novel and a collection of short fiction from two important black American writers finally getting their due: James, by Percival Everett, and Neighbors and Other Stories, by Diane Oliver.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik recommends three books that just might help you make some sense of the crisis at our southern border and the increase in global migration: The Prince of Los Cocuyos, by Richard Blanco, , Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here, by Jonathan Blitzer and A Map of Future Ruins, by Lauren Markham.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new fabulous books that blend folklore and family history into tantalizing tales: The Bullet Swallower, by Elizabeth Gonzalez James and The Fox Wife, by Yangsee Choo.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new memoirs about mental illness that are even more moving when you listen to them as audio books: "While You Were Out" by Meg Kissinger, and "The Best Minds" by Jonathan Rosen.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books about the people and forces that determine the ups and downs international art market: Get the Picture, by Bianca Bosker, and The Art Thief, by Michael Finkel.
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What motivates someone to get involved in a movement or devote themselves to a cause? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels about art, activism, and the paths that sometimes lead to radicalism.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about the game of love and some of its greatest joys, surprises, and challenges: "Leaving" by Roxana Robinson and "Interesting Facts About Space" by Emily Austin.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review tow new books, one novel, and a collection of stories, about life during Covid 19: Joan is Okay, by Weike Wang, and Fourteen Days, edited by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about navigating life with mom as a grownup: Flores and Miss Paula, by Melissa Rivero, andThe Underburn, by Bill Gaythwaite.
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On this edition of TheWeekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels about messy families and their pursuit of happiness:" Mercury, by Amy Jo Burns, and Welcome Home, Stranger, by Kate Christensen.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that tackle taboos, fetishes, and other transgressive topics: The Fetishist, by Katherine Min, and Alice Sadie Celine, by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright.
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Perhaps you are familiar with the charming Nordic custom of exchanging books on Christmas eve, to be read cozily by the fire with your best mates and your finest pajamas. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we have a late holiday gift for you! Get comfy and get ready for Christmas in Nantucket with Elin Hilderbrand: Winter Street, Winter Stroll, Winter Storms, and Winter Solstice.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books about travel, exploration, and how where we come from often determines where we go, and how we get there: "Orbital" by Samantha Harvey, and "Airplane Mode" Shahnaz Habi.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new historical novels that explore hard times in the American past: Chenneville, by Paulette Jiles and The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon.
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Texas is a big land of legends and lore, heroes and villains unlike any other state in the nation. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two Texas-sized tales from The Lone Star State: The Madstone by Elizabeth Crook, and Mr. Texas by Lawrence Wright.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new examples of deeply researched journalism, proving once again that truth is often stranger than fiction: The Times, by Adam Nagourney, and Gator Country, by Rebecca Renner.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, Marion Winik gives her take on Barbra Streisand's fascinating new memoir "My Name is Barbra."
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What does your social circle say about you? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels featuring central figures surrounded by rather influential casts of characters: Ana Turns, by Lisa Gornick, and The Children's Bach, by Helen Garner.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new historic novels, one set in Malaysia, the other in Vietnam: Absolution, by Alice McDermott, and The Storm We Made, by Veronica Chan.
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Or at least, watch what they do. I’m Lisa Morgan and today on The Weekly Reader, our book ciritic Marion Winik reviews two very different books with one thing in common: the city of Rome.
Roman Stories, Jhumpa Lahiri, and The Helsinki Affair, by Anna Pitoniak.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review three new non-fiction takes on various aspects of the human condition and how we think about, and, perhaps more importantly, how we value and treat one another: A Day in the Life of Abed Salama, by Nathan Thrall, The Teachers, by Alexandra Robbins, and Monsters, by Claire Dederer.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews a pair of cheeky novels dripping with parody, sarcasm, and wit: Wellness, by Nathan Hill, and The Book of Ayn, by Lexi Freiman.
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Fall is book award season, and your friends here at The Weekly Reader have our eyes on a few great contenders. Today on the show, our book critic Marion winik reviews a finalist for the Booker Prize and one for the Kirkus Prize: "The Bee Sting" by Paul Murray, and "How to Say Babylon" by Safiya Sinclair.
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Sometimes the release of a new title by a great author is a welcome excuse to explore their previous work. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review Ben Fountain’s latest novel, Devil Makes Three and an earlier, well-loved work Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.
Marion Winikwill be in conversation with Ben Fountain on Monday October 9 at 7 pm, at Politics and Prose in DC.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about women pushed to their limits, and beyond, by forces they don’t quite understand:"Breaking and Entering" by Don Gillmor and "Search History" by Amy Taylor.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik takes us back to school with a pair of novels about navigating complex teenage terrain and finding your tribe: "Speech Team" by Tim Murphy, and "Sugarless" by James Magruder.
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Everybody has a few favorite authors, and it's a thrill when they release a new book. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels from old friends: "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett and "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review "Vanishing Maps" by Cuban-born American Christina Garcia, and revisit another title from her back catalog, "Dreaming in Cuban."
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On this edition The Weekly Reader, we review two fascinatingly personal and candid memoirs:"Everything/Nothing/Someone" by Alice Carrière and "Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City" by Jane Wong.
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Late summer is a great time to travel, but if you find yourself between adventures, we are here to help. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new “travel books” to enjoy in the comfort of your own home whilst dreaming about your next trip: "American Ramble" by Neil King, and "White Sands" by Geoff Dyer.
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Saying goodbye to a favorite character or location can be one of the hardest parts of finishing a great read. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books that give us the chance to revisit some familiar faces and well-loved places: Crook Manifesto, by Colson Whitehead, and Somebody's Fool, by Richard Russo.
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It’s nice to know that there are still times when the apple falls close to the creative tree. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new memoirs from a pair of impressive offspring: Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers, by Mary Rodgers and Jesse Green, and George: A Magpie Memoir, by Frieda Hughes.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review three books from authors from the District of Columbia: American Ending, by Mary Kay Zuravleff, Swimming With Ghosts, by Michelle Brafman and The Dissident, by Paul Goldberg.
The Weekly Reader Book Club returns next Thursday, August 10th, at Bird in Hand with author Rebecca Makkai and her new book, “I Have Some Questions for You.” We’re very excited and hope you can join us!
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College can be a life altering experience, especially for the more “inexperienced” students for whom this is a first taste of freedom, independence, even love. Today on The Weekly Reader, two new novels about seeking (and finding) much more than a degree at university: The Rachel Incident, by Caroline O’Donoghue, and Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style, by Paul Rudnick.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, unexpected consequences follow the untimely deaths of two rather bad husbands. Marion Winik reviews The Five Star Weekend, by Elin Hilderbrand, and You Can't Stay Here Forever, by Katharine Lin.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that are perfect to enjoy at the seaside: Beach Week, by Susan Coll, and Silver Alert, by Lee Smith.
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On each edition of The Weekly Reader, we try to review the very best books from all around the world – but what about all the great books written right here in our own back yard? This week, we turn the spotlight on some local talent, featuring three new books from Baltimore-based authors: Hedge, by Jane Delury, Hestia Strikes a Match, by Chris Grillo, and Charm City Rocks, by Matt Norman.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion winik reviews two new novels that take us from the scorching city sidewalks of New York to the wind-swept beaches of the Hamptons: "Friends Like These" by Meg Rosoff, and "The Guest" by Emma Cline.
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Relationships can be difficult to navigate, and when hot button issues like race and sex, and politics are present, things can get complicated quickly. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about a pair of intriguing, complex interracial relationships: "Everything's Fine" by Cecilia Rabess, and "Wade in the Water" by Nyani Nkrumah.
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Sometimes, knowing what a book is “about” gives us few clues as to what the book will be “like.” On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books that are even more interesting than their intriguing plots suggest: Lucky Dogs by Helen Schulman, and Fireworks Every Night by Beth Raymer.
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Mother-daughter relationships can be very good, or very complicated, but rarely boring. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review three new memoirs about this most delicate, complicated family dynamic: Oh My Mother by Connie Wang, Honey Baby Mine by Laura Dern and Diane Ladd and Don't Call Me Home Alexandra Auder.
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Social media can be a great way to bring attention to a person, place, or thing, but what happens when the kind of attention it brings is not exactly the type you are looking for? On this edition of The Weekly Reader we review two new novels awash in hashtags, racism, politics and identity crises: "The Society of Shame" by Jane Roper and "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang.
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On The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about romantic entanglements and their attending highs and lows: "Romantic Comedy" by Curtis Sittenfeld and "How to Fall Out of Love Madly" by Jan Casales.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books steeped in back-of-the house tales of intrigue, drugs, general excess, and of course, mind-blowing International travel and cuisine: "California Soul" by Keith Corbin and Kevin Alexander, and "The Lemon" by S. E. Boyd.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that explore life’s larger issues in small town America:"Big Swiss" by Jen Beagin, and "Take What You Need" by Idra Novey.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we visit the wonderfully diverse cultural melting pot that is London. Marion Winik reviews "The Three of Us" by Ore Agbaje-Williams and "The Dead Are Gods" by Eirinie Carson.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik turns her focus to Southeast Asia, with reviews of a new novel and a memoir: The Great Reclamation by Rachel Heng, and Getting Out of Saigon by Ralph White.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels by writers who continue to play with the way the COVID-19 lockdown affected our lives: “Kunstlers in Paradise" by Cathleen Schine and "The Fun Widow's Book Tour" by Zoe Fishman.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review something old, and something new, from Elizabeth McKenzie: "Dog of the North" and "The Portable Veblen."
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review a pair of novels that look at a nonfictional genre through fiction: “I Have Some Questions For You” by Rebecca Makkai and “More Than You'll Ever Know” by Katie Gutierrez.
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Can a sentence be “delicious?” On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review "The Last Animal" by Ramona Ausubel and "The Angel of Rome" by Jess Walter.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about a pair of "tough cookies": "My Nemesis" by Charmaine Craig and "Stone Cold Fox" by Rachel Koller Croft.
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Going off to college can be an exciting adventure, but what happens when things don't go exactly to plan? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two novels about what happens when campus life take a dark turn: Babel, Or the Necessity of Violence, by R.F. Kuang and My Last Innocent Year, by Daisy Alpert Florin.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, a look at the work of Australian mystery maven Jane Harper. We review "The Dry," "Force of Nature," and "Exiles."
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What is it that makes crime stories so popular? On this edition of The Weekly Reader,we review a new novel and a short story collection sure to please fans of the genre: Age of Vice, by Deepti Kapoor, and The Faraway World, by Patricia Engel.
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By now you’ve undoubtedly heard about Spare, the stunning new memoir from Prince Harry, but who can say they’ve actually heard all the juicy details? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews the audiobook version of "Spare," which is read by the prince himself.
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Will we ever tire of gossip about our favorite famous people? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review three new books that explore the lives behind the legends:"The Light We Carry" by Michelle Obama, "Love, Pamela"by Pamela Anderson, and "The Critic's Daughter" by Priscilla Gilman.
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On this edition of the Weekly Reader, we review two novels by Ethan Joella. Marion Winik shares her thoughts on "A Little Hope" and "A Quiet Life."
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books that explore ethnic identity and coming of age in the American Midwest: Departure Stories by Elisa Bernick, and The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang.
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The teenage years are a time of great flux and change, physically, emotionally, and socially. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we feature two new novels full of teenage thrills, triumphs, and tragedy: Kevin Wilson's "Now is Not the Time to Panic" and Alison Espach's "Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance."
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels about working class girls in Ireland who have their eyes on the future while nodding to the past: Factory Girls, by MIchelle Gallen, and Snowflake, by Louise Nealon.
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How big a role does technology play in our daily lives? Is it a good, or a bad, thing? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that that aim to answer that heady question, and a few other big ones, too: "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin, and "The Mutual Friend" by Carter Bays.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we reviews two new comic novels full of crazy characters and hilarious situations: "Let's Not Do That Again" by Grant Ginder, and "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus.
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If you’ve ever spent any time in New York City, you know that in many ways, it’s the people who make the place unique. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels set in the city that feature unforgettable characters, from the spiky-haired squatters of the punk underground to beer brewing nuns in Brooklyn. Marion Winik on "No One Left to Come Looking for You" by Sam Lipsyte and "Our Lady of the Highway" by Hal Hartley.
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Perhaps you are an avid listener to audio books, or, perhaps, like me, you’ve never ever read one. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new books for which the authors themselves have recorded the audio versions, which makes them extra special and even more compelling: "This Body I Wore" by Diana Goetsch and "The Hero of this Book" by Elizabeth McCracken.
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Sure, we’re all out here working hard and trying to live our very best lives, but what if you think the best way to achieve your dreams is under the glare of television lights? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that go behind the scenes (and all that glamour!) and show us how “real” things truly are: "Small Game" by Blair Braverman, and "Carrie Soto is Back" by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
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Once a year, around this time, we like to change gears at The Weekly Reader and focus on the local literary scene . So many great Baltimore authors published in books 2022! Here are just a few we hope you enjoy. And please visit your local bookstores this holiday season!
Shelter, Lawrence Jackson, Graywolf
Black Boy Smile, D Watkins, Legacy Lit
Inheritance, Baynard Woods, Legacy Lit
Liarmouth, John Waters, Farrar Strauss Girous
Sinkhole, Davida Breier, University of New Orleans
The Marsh Queen, Virginia Hartman, Gallery Books
The Precious Jules, Shawn Nocher, Blackstone
Fearless, Benjamin Warner, Malarkey Press
Opening Day, Michael Ortman, Mindstir Media
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Today on The Weekly Reader, we review two new books about maintaining your cultural identity whilst working hard to “fit in": Rabia Chaudry's memoir "Fatty Fatty Boom Boom" and Ayad Akhtar's novel "American Dervish."
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On this edition of The Weekly REader, we review two new books steeped in back-of-the house tales of intrigue, drugs, general excess, and of course, mind-blowing International travel and cuisine: California Soul, by Keith Corbin and Kevin Alexander, and The Lemon, by S. E. Boyd.
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On this edition of The Weekly REader, we review two new books steeped in back-of-the house tales of intrigue, drugs, general excess, and of course, mind-blowing International travel and cuisine: California Soul, by Keith Corbin and Kevin Alexander, and The Lemon, by S. E. Boyd.
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When you think of the future, what do you imagine? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels with a decidedly dystopian view of things to come: "Vigil Harbor" by Julia Glass, and "The Displacements" by Bruce Holsinger.
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Move over, Oliver Twist! Step aside, Lil Orphan Annie! I’m Lisa Morgan and today on The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new books that remind us that be it the Victorian Era, the roaring twenties, or the present day, “coming of age” can be tricky business. Hi, Marion!
"Coming of Age" can be a tricky business. Just look at Oliver Twist and Little Orphan Annie! On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books that prove that growing up is as hard today as it was in the Victorian Era and the Roaring Twenties: Barbara Kingsolver's "Demon Copperhead" and Jonathan Escoffery's "If I Survive You."
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Move over, Oliver Twist! Step aside, Lil Orphan Annie! I’m Lisa Morgan and today on The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new books that remind us that be it the Victorian Era, the roaring twenties, or the present day, “coming of age” can be tricky business. Hi, Marion!
"Coming of Age" can be a tricky business. Just look at Oliver Twist and Little Orphan Annie! On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books that prove that growing up is as hard today as it was in the Victorian Era and the Roaring Twenties: Barbara Kingsolver's "Demon Copperhead" and Jonathan Escoffery's "If I Survive You."
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, scary stories just in time for Halloween! Our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new frighteningly good books: "Bliss Montage" by Ling Ma, and "Motherthing" by Ainslie Hogarth.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, scary stories just in time for Halloween! Our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new frighteningly good books: "Bliss Montage" by Ling Ma, and "Motherthing" by Ainslie Hogarth.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we turn once again to one of the most beloved and prolific writers we know: Elin Hilderbrand. We review the short story collection "Endless Summer" and the audio version of "The Matchmaker."
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we turn once again to one of the most beloved and prolific writers we know: Elin Hilderbrand. We review the short story collection "Endless Summer" and the audio version of "The Matchmaker."
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What makes Texas such fertile ground for tall tales and great storytellers? O this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels brimming with Texas twang and swagger: Bobby Finger's "The Old Place" and Stacy Swann's "Olympus, Texas."
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What makes Texas such fertile ground for tall tales and great storytellers? O this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels brimming with Texas twang and swagger: Bobby Finger's "The Old Place" and Stacy Swann's "Olympus, Texas."
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In the 21st century, the American Dream comes in a lot of flavors. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about fitting in, making friends, and staying true to yourself while finding your way: "American Fever" by Dur e Aziz Amna and "The Life and Times of Hoodie Rosen" by Isaac Blum.
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In the 21st century, the American Dream comes in a lot of flavors. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about fitting in, making friends, and staying true to yourself while finding your way: "American Fever" by Dur e Aziz Amna and "The Life and Times of Hoodie Rosen" by Isaac Blum.
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Oh, Hollywood! So much glamour, so much power, so many stars! On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that remind us once again that not all that glitters is gold: Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony Marra, and Mr. Wilder and Me by Jonathan Coe.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we praise funny books and the women who write them: our reviews of "Bookish People" by Susan Coll and "The Means" by Amy Fusselman.
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What is it about rich people? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about fabulous people leading glamorous lives, but things aren't quite what they seem: "The Work Wife" by Allison B. Hart and "The Club" by Ellery Lloyd.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two novels that highlight some of the complicated chapters and disastrous outcomes of the history of race relations in this country. We review "Take my Hand" by Dolen Perkins-Valdez and "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks.
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On this edition ofThe Weekly Reader, we explore the back catalogue of a new favorite author, Jean Hanff Korelitz. We talk about "The White Rose" and "The Devil and Webster."
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How big a role does technology play in our daily lives? Is it a good, or a bad, thing? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that that aim to answer that heady question, and a few other big ones, too: "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin, and "The Mutual Friend" by Carter Bays.
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Given the obvious risks, why write a revealing memoir? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books that reveal the radical power of personal narrative: "Body Work" by Melissa Febos and "Normal Family" by Chrysta Bilton.
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Imagine being sixteen again! On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that take us back to those heady, often harrowing days of youth, replete with mysterious characters, magical plot twists, and a sprinkling of 90s nostalgia: "This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub, and "Lucky Turtle" by Bill Roorbach.
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Nobody knows you quite like your siblings. On this edition of THe Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about family affairs: "The Latecomer" by Jean Hanff Korelitz and "Marrying the Ketchups" by Jennifer Close.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that explore the rocky terrain of both the seaside and the friendships of the residents of the northernmost state in the nation, Maine. Check out "Fllowship Point" by Alice Elliot Dark and "The Midcoast" by Adam White.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two books that look at the past and future of reproductive rights in the United States: "Controlling Women" by Kathryn Kolbert and Julie Kay and "The Turnaway Study" by Diana Green Foster .
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Despite the presence and contributions of Asian Americans to the cultural fabric since our nation's earliest days, prejudice and ignorance malinger in some circles. Today on The Weekly Reader, we review two new books from authors Kirstin Chen and Don Lee that aim entertain whilst smashing stereotypes.
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What are writers really like? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two new books that shed light on the lives of two very intriguing authors, Frank O’Hara and Barbara Pym.We review "Also A Poet," by Ada Calhoun, and "The Adventures of Miss Pym," by Paula Byrne.
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What makes a book a “great beach read’? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels set in oceanside communities on the East Coast: "Hurricane Girl" by Marcy Dermansky and "The Hotel Nantucket" by Elin Hilderbrand.
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If you haven’t lost your taste for all things British folllowing Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee celebration, we’ve got you covered! On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two great new novels from across the pond: "An Olive Grove in Ends" by Moses McKenzie and "One Day I Shall Astonish the World" by Nina Stibbe.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review new memoirs from two great writers better known for their excellent novels: "In Love" by Amy Bloom and "Left on Tenth" by Delia Ephron.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, it's all about Toni Morrison! We review "Recitatif," a newly-published short story from Toni Morrison, plus a new memoir about a longtime friendship with the author, "Miss Chloe" by A.J. Verdelle.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new memoirs distilled from fragments and legends of past generations: Rebecca Donner "All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days" and Maud Newton's "Ancestor Trouble."
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The world of book publishing is a mysterious place – who decided what gets published, and when? I'm Lisa Morgan and today on The Weekly Reader, we review two new page-turners that take us behind the scenes of the literary industry: "The Plot" by Jean Hanff Korelitz and "Book Lovers" by Emily Henry.
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Today on The Weekly Reader, we review two new enthralling memoirs sure to captivate even the most discerning readers: Erika Krouse's Tell Me Everything and Brian Morton's Tasha.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two novels from authors who understand human nature: Michelle Huneven's Search and Anne Tyler's French Braid.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we reviews two newcomic novels full of crazy characters and hilarious situations: "Let's Not Do That Again" by Grant Ginder, and "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, new novels from two of our favorite authors. Our book critic Marion Winik reviews Douglas Stuart's "Young Mungo," his follow-up to his 2020 Booker Prize winning novel "Shuggie Bain," and Jennifer Egan's latest, "The Candy House."
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review a pair of memoirs about two very interesting couples: "Easy Street" by Maggie Rowe and "Gay Bar" by Jeremy Atherton Lin.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about the complications that often come along with an inheritance: Charmaine Wilkerson's "Black Cake" and Brenda Janowitz's " The Liz Taylor Ring."
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Springtime brings awards season to The Weekly Reader, and this week we are featuring two finalists for the National Book Critics Award in the Autobiography category. Marion Winik reviews "A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes" by Rodrigo Garcia, and "A Ghost in the Throat" by Doireann Ni Ghriofa.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two debut novels about the ups and downs of love and romance in cosmopolitain London. While the two books share common themes, the protagonists' lives could hardly be more different. The books are "Yinka, Where is Your Huzband," by Lizzie Damiola Blackburn, and "A Very Nice Girl" by Imogen Crimp.
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Where would we be without our friends? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that explore the complicated intricacies and intense intimacies of long-time female friendships: "Wildcat" by Amelia Morris and "Fiona and Jane" by Jean Chen Ho.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new fascinating mysteries drawn from the real life experiences of beloved mystery writer Agatha Christie and secretive photographer nanny Vivian Maier.
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“Well behaved women rarely make history.” What does that really mean? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about women who rarely behave and suffer the consequences: Vladimir by Julia May Jonas, and The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about getting by, and trying to get ahead, in New York City: The Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead, and Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we delve into the world of crime and punishment with a new memoir and a novel that are both great picks for the mystery and "murder show" fans among us. Marion Winik reviews Taking Down Backpage by Maggy Krell, and The Final Case by David Guterson.
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If you think there are a lot of great new memoirs coming out these days, you are correct. I’m Lisa Morgan and today on The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik, a celebrated memoirist herself, reviews two new, fantastic memoirs: Hanif Abdurraqib's A Little Devil in America: Notes on Black Performance, and Deborah Levy's Real Estate.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new memoirs about growing up under "complicated" circumstances: Sex Cult Nun by Faith Jones, and House of Sticks by Ly Tran.
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There’s something about World War II – it is our most timeless topic, spurring countless, gripping stories of bravery and friendship, heroism and barbarism, love and loss, you name it. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about life during wartime: The Postmistress of Paris by Meg Waite Clayton and The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kim Harmel.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, big stories from a big country. We review two new American novels: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles, and The Love Songs of W.E.B. Dubois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers.
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The world of Young Adult literature has really expanded and improved in the past few decades, though some of the best YA novels and mysteries are well-worn classics. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review a new YA novel and a trilogy, both in the mystery genre, that will be perfect for the younger readers on your holiday shopping list.
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As we often say, books make great gifts. On this edition of The Weekly Reader we present seven titles from local authors that are sure to please everyone on list. Or, perhaps you might find something here for yourself. Read and enjoy!
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Sometimes, the things that make a relationship most meaningful are also the things that make it so difficult. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels centered around complicated female friendships: Asali Solomon's The Days of Afrikete and Lucy Jago's A Net for Small Fishes.
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Hard times make for great novels. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels of the COVID-19 era: Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart and Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review These Precious Days, a new collection of essays from Ann Patchett, and we revisit another her first collection, This is the Story of a Happy Marriage.
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The 1970s were about more than bell bottoms, wide lapels, Led Zeppelin belt buckles and Vietnam. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels steeped in the feminist zeitgeist of that extraordinary decade: 1979, by Val McDermid, and The Commune, by Erica Abeel.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we set out to prove that great things sometimes come in small packages. We review Lily King's Five Tuesdays in Winter, a collection of ten short stories, and Leslie Pietrzyk's Admit This To No One, a novel in short stories.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review a novel and a collection of essays that each channel and express some very powerful, righteous rage. Marion Winik shares her thoughts on Neglect by Kim Wozencraft and People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn.
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We've all heard the lyric "If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere." On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we feature two novels that could only be set in New York City. Marion Winik gives us her take on Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout and Happy Hour by Marlowe Granados.
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Sharing intimate details of one's health is not often an easy conversation, but it can be the makings of a great memoir. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books about illness and survival: Smile by Sarah Ruhl, and Flesh and Blood by N. West Moss.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two new novels that explore the intricate dance of women's friendships. We review the highly anticipated third book from Sally Rooney, Beautiful World, Where Are You? and We Are Not Like Them by Christina Pride and Jo Piazza.
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Family life has always been great fodder for novels. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about complicated families. Marion Winik gives us her take on Jonathan Franzen's Crossroads, and Atticus Lish's The War for Gloria.
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Sometimes, daily life can be a bit much- politics, climate change, the PANDEMIC! It’s a lot. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review a pair of Historical Novels that promise to take you away from your cares and transport you to another century. At least for a little while.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new delightful non-fiction titles: The Almost Legendary Morris Sisters by Julie Klam, and The Book of Delights by Ross Gay, which is also the new One Maryland One Book selection.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new memoirs that explore the heartbreak and triumph of Asian-American identity and assimilation: Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang, and Crying in H-Mart by Michele Zauner.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two great new short story collections: Hilma Wolitzer's A Woman Went Mad in the Supermarket, and Brandon Taylor's Filthy Animals.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we head out to the country for a look at rural living. Our book critic Marion Winik reviews Ellen Airgood's Tin Road Camp and Claire Fuller's Unsettled Ground.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two new memoirs from a pair of seasoned authors. Marion Winik reviews Nothing Personal by Nancy Jo Sales and The Secret To Superhuman Strength, a graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that explore the endless possibilities (and perils) of Summer Love: Rock The Boat by Beck Dorey Stein, and Seven DaysIn June by Tia Williams.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we revisit the thriller theme! Our book critic Marion Winik comes out from hiding under the covers to review The Twenty-Two Murders of Madison May by Max Barry, and The Turnout, by Megan Abbott.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two new thrillers sure to make your summer reading more, well, thrilling! Marion reviews TJ Newman's Falling and one from the master of the genre, Stephen King's Billy Summers.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about family bonds and family rivalries: Last Summer at the Golden Hotel, by Elyssa Friedland and One Two Three, by Laurie Frankel.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we explore still more joys of married life. Our book critic Marion Winik reviews Count the Ways by Joyce Maynard and The Start-up Wife by Tahmina Anam.
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Where you come from doesn't necessarily dictate where you are going in life. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new memoirs from Black men who made it despite the odds against them. The books are Till The End by CC Sabathia and Miseducated by Brandon Fleming.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two new novels that explore some of the unexpected challenges of long-term relationships. Marion Winik reviews Diane Johnson's Lorna Mott Comes Home and Lionel Shriver's Should We Stay or Should We Go.
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On thisedition of The Weekly Reader, two new "beach reads" soaked in summer, filled with seaside locales and sun drenched beaches. But there’s a lot more going on than meets the sunglass shaded eyes! We review Elin Hilderbrand's Golden Girl and Sunny Hostin's Summer on the Bluffs.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels, both thrillers, but in a break with tradition, she is only recommending one of the books. Hear why she thinks you should consider reading Bruce Henderson's Lucky King.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we feature two new novels that explore the complex terrain of modern marriage. Marion Winik reviews Joshua Henkin's Morningside Heights, and Kristin Arnett's With Teeth.
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Now that many of us are getting vaccinated, and can begin to contemplate vacationing, and going places again, it’s time to consider who, and what, to take along for the ride. I’m Lisa Morgan and today on The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new audio books that are perfect companions for your next road trip: The Mirror and the Light, by Hilary Mantel and The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews new releases from two well-loved authors: The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green, and A Swim in the Pond in the Rain by George Saunders.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our resident book critic Marion Winik shares new work by two of her favorite fiction writers! We review Secrets of Happiness by Joan Silber, and The Blackmailers Guide to Love by Marian Thurm.
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This edition of The Weekly Reader features two new biographies about fascinating women. Marion Winik reviews Amy Stanley's award-winning Stranger in the Shogun's City, and Maggie Doherty's The Equivalents.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two new novels about cross-cultural identity. Marion Winik reviews Infinite Country, by Patricia Engel, and Monkey Boy, by Francisco Goldman.
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On this edition of The WeeklyReader, we review a great new biography of Malcolm X filled with new and first-hand material about the charismatic figure, plus, Marion Winik weighs in on the new, now canceled, Philip Roth biography.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two new memoirs about skeletons in the family closet. Marion Winik reviews Hunter Biden's Beautiful Things and Margaret Kimball's And Now I Spill The Family Secrets.
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First comes love, then comes marriage. Its simple right? Well, not always. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two new novels that feature some “marital mayhem.” We review The Smash-up by Ali Benjamin, and Good Company by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two new novels featuring Unforgettable Female Protagonists. Marion Wink reviews Kasuo Ishiguro's Klara and the Sun, and Maggie Shipstead's Great Circle.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we explore three novels that plumb the possibilities -- both good, and bad -- of prep school life. Marion Winik reviews All Girls by Emily Layden, The Starboard Sea by Amber Dermont, and Old School by Tobias Wolff.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two new novels that are meditations on love and loss. Marion Winik reviews Brood by Jackie Polzin and Edie Richter is Not Alone by Rebecca Handler.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about life lessons learned whilst on the job: Mateo Askaripour's Black Buck and Chang Rae Lee's My Year Abroad.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new memoirs that explore what it means to be "American" in the current cultural melting pot of the United States: Cathy Park Hong's Minor Feelings, and Roberto Lovato's Unforgetting.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two new memoirs that read like adventure stories. Our book critic Marion Winik gives us her take on Vanessa O’Brien’s To the Greatest Heights, and Nadia Owusu’s Aftershocks. Hi, Marion!
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All the world's a stage! This week on The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that take us behind the scenes of stage and screen: Ethan Hawke's A Bright Ray of Darkness and William Boyd's Trio.
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Today on The Weekly Reader, we are marking four years on the air! To celebrate, we are featuring two very different books about babies: Detransition, Baby, by Torrey Peters, and American Baby by Gabrielle Glaser.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two novels about two rather uncommon families: What Could Be Saved by Liese O'Halloran Schwarz, and Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books that look for meaning in reflections from the past, both near and far: Cold Moon: On Love, Life, and Responsibility by Roger Rosenblatt, and A World Out of Reach: Dispatches from Life Under Lockdown, edited by Meghan O'Rourke.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books that search for meaning by reflecting on the past: Cold Moon: On Love, Life and Responsibility, by Roger Rosenblatt, and A World Out of Reach: Dispatches from Life Under Lockdown, edited by Meghan O'Rourke.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, fact and fiction about life in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. We review Maggie Gallen's big Girl Small Town and Patrick Radden Keefe's Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two short books by a favorite author, Jenny Offill.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, may we suggest an audio book or two? Our book critic Marion Winik makes the case for listening to Sarah Blake's The Postmistress and James McBride's Deacon King Kong.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that bring New York City to life: Debra Jo Immergut's You Again, and Caroline Leavitt's With or Without You.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that manage to capture the current cultural zeitgeist: Memorial by Bryan Washington, and Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books that provide windows into the real lives of two very different women: Golem Girl by Riva Lehrer and Like Love by Michele Morano.
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American Identity is often complex, and sometimes, hyphenated! On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review Chinese-American author Susie Yang's White Ivy and Pakistani-American playwright Ayad Akhtar's Homeland Elegies.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews three books by one of her favorite authors, Curtis Sittenfeld.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two novels about the characters and secrets of small towns with big stories: The Cold Millions by Jess Walter, and The Lost Shtetl by Max Gross.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we travel from Southern California to the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and small town Texas with two new collections featuring inter-related stories: Emma Cline's Daddy, and Kelli Jo Ford's Crooked Hallelujah.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new books that seek to illuminate the uncommon lives of American women who are often overshadowed by the stories of their male counterparts: Seward Darby's Sisters in Hate, and Laila Lalami's Conditional Citizens.
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On this edition of TheWeekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews new novels by two queens of fiction: Elena Ferrante's The Lying Life of Adults, and Marilynne Robinson's Jack.
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As much as we’d like to believe otherwise, death is an inescapable part of life. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels that explore the topic with grace, wit and intelligence: Sigrid Nunez's What Are You Going Through and Yaa Gyaasi's Transcendent Kingdom.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels about navigated the sometimes complicated waters of modern marriage, both at home and abroad.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, debuts from two authors you will want to get to know: Marion Winik reviews Raven Leilani 's Luster, and Deesha Philyaw's The Secret Lives of Church Ladies.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels from different corners of the world that illustrate our common humanity: The Exiles, by Christine Baker Kline, and Apeirogon, by Colum McCann.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we go behind the scenes with ghost writers and gatecrashers to see how the other half lives. Marion Winik reviews Heidi Pitlor's Impersonation and Ben Widdicombe's Gatecrasher.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, take a break from your everyday worries and get lost in a great book. Marion Winik reviews Edmund White's A Saint from Texas, and Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about the complex, full, and fascinating world of mature women's lives: Charlotte Wood's The Weekend and Larry Watson's The Lives of Edie Pritchard.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new memoirs that examine the effects and aftermath of civil war and civil unrest: Wayetu Moore's The Giant, The Dragons, and The Women, and Wes Moore's Five Days.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new memoirs that are very "of the moment": Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl and Duchess Goldblatt.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review a book the president and his family wish you couldn't read. Marion Winik gives us her take on Mary Trump's controversial new memoir.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that feature unexpected pregnancies and their unintended consequences: Connie Schultz's The Daughters of Erietown and Emily Gould's Perfect Tunes.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels perfect for summertime reading: Kevin Kwan's Sex and Vanity and Elin Hilderbrand's 28 Summers.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we celebrate the release of the Everyman's Library collection of 40 short stories by Lorrie Moore.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, Marion Winik reviews two new collections of short stories from authors Francesca Marciano and Stephen King.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new memoirs from authors whose lives read like adventure novels: Miss Aluminum by Susanna Moore and All the Way to the Tigers by Mary Morris.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews three books, a novel and two poetry collections, that explore the complexity of black identity in America: Brit Bennett's The Vanishing Half, Morgan Parker's Magical Negro, and Jericho Brown's The Tradition.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two new novels about the perils of trying to fit in: Marion Winik reviews Rufi Thorpe's The Knockout Queen, and Frances Cha's If I had Your Face.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books about two very different wars. Marion Winik on Paul Yoon's Run Me to Earth and Ariel Lawhon's Code Name Helene.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new, dystopian novels that imagine a world in the throws of a pandemic: Marion Winik on Lawrence Wright's The End of October and Sarah Pinsker's A Song for a New Day.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new great novels by two great writers: Anne Tyler's Redhead by the Side of the Road and Julia Alverez's Afterlife.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels that might take you away from your everyday troubles, but also remind you to appreciate the good things in your life, too.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new memoirs that remind us how important a sense of humor can be to surviving both trauma and drama.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews Helen Fremont's acclaimed 1999 memoir "After Long Silence' and her newly released follow-up, "The Escape Artist."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels about lost loved ones and the pain of finding that we often don't know people as well as we think we do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new books that expand the #metoo conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this edition of The Weekly Reader we preview Douglas Stuart's debut novel Shuggie Bain, a profoundly affecting story about growing up amidst the poverty, violence, and alcoholism in a crumbling Glasgow housing scheme in the 1980s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik review two new novels that look at the dark side of the tech boom: Anna Wiener's Uncanny Valley and Megan Angelo's Followers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels that explore the delicate dance of girls in group settings and the dangers of getting what you think you want: Clare Beams The Illness Lesson and Kate Weinberg's debut novel The Truants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Want to get away? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that take us to exotic locales, replete with intriguing characters and plenty of plot twists. Our book critic Marion Winik shares her thoughts on Isabel Allende's A Long Petal of the Sea and Christopher Bollen's A Beautiful Crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.