On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two books that feature characters that break the mold of the typical leading lady, reminding us that interesting people come in a variety of styles.

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On this edition of the Weekly Reader, book critic and long-time Texas cheerleader Marion Winik rev

On this edition of the Weekly Reader, book critic and long-time Texas cheerleader Marion Winik reviews a new book that captures the mystery and majesty of the Lone Star state. Yee Ha!

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, a pair of books that look at the ways in which money, or a lack thereof, changes our lives and relationships in a wide variety of ways.

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On this episode of The Weekly Reader, two novels with fresh takes on classic tales.

On this episode of The Weekly Reader, two new coming of age stories that also happen to be great reads.

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On this episode of The Weekly Reader, we review a pair of new novels that redefine the concept of a ----quiet---- retirement.

If the word “essay” doesn’t trigger panic attacks and terrible memories of high school or college exams, have we got a pair of books for you! On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we feature new work from Tim Kreider and Carino Chocano.

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two books that take us behind the scenes at a pair of workplaces that might make you want to keep your day job.

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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we feature two very different novels that start the same way: with a funeral.

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