The Weekly Reader

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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