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"A Guardian and a Thief" is Indian-American writer Megha Majumdar's second novel. Tapped as Oprah’s Book Club selection for October 2025, the novel is a finalist for the National Book Award and the Kirkus Prize.

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In 'A Guardian and a Thief,' author Majumdar illuminates the moral crises posed by climate change

Tom Hall

Indian-American novelist Megha Majumdar's new work tells the story of two families set on a collision course by a looming climate catastrophe.

Activists hang banners while participating in a demonstration at the COP30 U.N. Climate Summit, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Belem, Brazil. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

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COP30 Climate Summit ends with no new commitments, little progress and increasing urgency

Tom Hall

NYTimes reporter David Gelles sizes up the UN's contentious climate meeting, and discusses his new book about a billionaire CEO who's giving it all away to save the planet.

Jane Austen audiobooks Photo credit: Naxos Recordings

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Happy 250th, Jane Austen!

Marion Winik

A new way to enjoy your favorite Jane Austen classics.

In his new book, 'Family Dynamics,' therapist and educator Dr. Thomas Swisher offers an insightful guide to navigating the complex roles, rules, and relationships that govern today's families.

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'Family Dynamics' author Thomas Swisher offers a timely guide to navigating big holiday gatherings

Tom Hall

In his new book, family therapist Thomas Swisher explains the complexities of family dynamics, and offers tips on building connections and avoiding conflicts.

Orlean: Avid REader Press/Simon & Schuster (l); Atwood: Doubleday (r)

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Writers' Memoirs: "Joyride" by Susan Orlean and "Book of Lives" by Margaret Atwood

Marion Winik

Sometimes, you just want more. This week, The Weekly Reader has got you covered.

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Just For Fun: "Henry and Grace's Holiday Movie Marathon" by Matt Norman and "The Literati" by Susan Coll

Marion Winik

Like most things in life, some books are just more fun than others.

Jane Leavy is an award-winning former Washington Post sportswriter, a best-selling biographer and novelist. She lives in Washington, DC, and Truro, Massachusetts.

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In 'Make Me Commissioner,' sportswriter Jane Leavy delivers a delightful critique of baseball

Tom Hall

Sportswriter Jane Leavy's new book is a fact-filled fastball pitch for new rules in baseball to bring more fairness — and fun — back to 'America's pastime.'

King: Grove Press (l); Adichie: Knopf (r)

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Lives and Loves: Heart the Lover, by Lily King, and Dream Count, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Marion Winik

What's more fun, or more complicated, than falling in love?

Lisa Lawson is the president and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and the author of "Thrive."

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Casey Foundation CEO's new book says brain science shows us new ways to help adolescents succeed

Tom Hall

Annie E. Casey Foundation CEO Lisa Lawson says adolescent brain research suggests new strategies for supporting teens through a crucial stage of their development.

Jenkins Reid: Ballantine Books (l); Ramage: Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster (r)

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Sappho In Space: "To the Moon and Back" by Eliana Ramage and "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Marion Winik

Lesbian love stories...in space.