The Weekly Reader is a round-up of the best (and sometimes, the overrated) new books on the literary scene. University of Baltimore professor, author, and book critic Marion Winik joins WYPR’s Lisa Morgan in studio for a series of capsule reviews of new releases from major publishers, mostly fiction, with a special eye out for Baltimore subjects and authors. Each week, Winik shares her trademark humor and thoughtful insights with public radio listeners. It’s like having a new best friend with very good taste to guide you on your literary adventures. The Ivy is a proud sponsor of The Weekly Reader. All titles discussed on this show are available at The Ivy Bookshop, located in Mount Washington at Falls Road and Lake Avenue. More information at theivybookshop.com or call 410-377-2966. The right book is waiting.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two novels about two rather uncommon families: What Could Be Saved by Liese…
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two new books about climate change and its implications for life on earth: Owls of the Eastern Ice by Jonathan…
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, fact and fiction about life in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. We review Michelle Gallen's Big Girl Small Town…
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two short books by a favorite author, Jenny Offill. Marion Winik shares her thoughts on The Department of…
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Short Stories: Great Collections From Danielle Evans and Souvankham ThammavongsaOn this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two of Marion Winik's favorite short story collections of the year: Danielle Evans' The Office of…
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, two very different takes on growing up in America: Natasha Trethewey's memoir Memorial Drive and Gabriel Bump's…
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books that search for meaning by reflecting on the past: Cold Moon: On Love, Life and…
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new memoirs that showcase the special bond between dogs and their human companions: Good Boy: A Life…
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, may we suggest an audio book or two? Our book critic Marion Winik makes the case for listening to Sarah Blake's The…
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that bring New York City to life: Debra Jo Immergut's You Again, and Caroline Leavitt's…
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that manage to capture the current cultural zeitgeist: Memorial by Bryan Washington, and…
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books that provide windows into the real lives of two very different women: Golem Girl by Riva…