The Weekly Reader

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 this edition 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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