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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