The Weekly Reader

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  • No, I Won't Grow Up
    On this episode of The Weekly Reader, we preview three Young Adult titles that are fun for slightly older fans as well as the teenagers in your house.
    4 min
  • Muslim Family Values
    On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two new novels by first-time writers that explore the intricacies of relationships between Jews and Muslims in the modern world.
    4 min
  • Trouble Ahead
    On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two books about scary nightmares that may or may not be in our future. Dystopia, ho!

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    4 min
  • Asia Food
    On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we feature two new novels that both have a distinctly Asian flavor.

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    4 min
  • More Summer Reading
    On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we bring you two additions to our growing list of summer reading recommendations.

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    4 min
  • New Memoirs
    On this edition of The Weekly Reader, Marion Winik shares two new memoirs about women leading unconventional lives and relishing the things that make them different.
    4 min
  • Philip Roth Special
    On this edition of The Weekly Reader, a look back at some of Roth's best work, plus a great biography about him and a book inspired by his novel, The Ghost Writer.
    4 min
  • Summer is Coming!
    Summer is right around the corner, and on this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik shares a pair of books that are not only great reads, but summer itself plays a starring role in both stories.
    4 min
  • Unusual Female Characters
    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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    4 min
  • Texas, Yee Ha!
    On this edition of the Weekly Reader, book critic and long-time Texas cheerleader Marion Winik rev
    4 min

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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…

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