The Weekly Reader
Detective Stories: "Cherry Beach" by Don Gillmor and "One Good Eye" by Kevin Wade
Oct 27, 20264 min
Weekly Reader book critic Marion Winik tries something new this week, dipping into the world of detective stories.
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The Weekly Reader
Hosted by WYPR Baltimore · arts · EN-US
About this Podcast:
----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 may have missed, it’s like having a new best friend with very good taste to guide you in your literary adventures. The Weekly Reader is produced by WYPR and hosted by Lisa Morgan.
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What is The Weekly Reader about?
----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 may have missed, it’s like having a new best friend with very good taste to guide you in your literary adventures.
Who hosts The Weekly Reader?
The Weekly Reader is hosted by WYPR Baltimore. The show has published 309 episodes to date.
What has The Weekly Reader covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Detective Stories: "Cherry Beach" by Don Gillmor and "One Good Eye" by Kevin Wade" (27 October 2026, 4 minutes), "Excellent Nonfiction: "London Falling" by Patrick Radden Keefe and "Rin Tin Tin" by Susan Orlean" (21 October 2026, 4 minutes), and "Chris Bohjahlian Special:" (14 October 2026, 4 minutes).
How often does The Weekly Reader publish?
The Weekly Reader publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 4 minutes across 309 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Weekly Reader?
Booking probability for The Weekly Reader is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Weekly Reader requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Weekly Reader's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Weekly Reader?
The strongest fits for The Weekly Reader are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. The Weekly Reader has an arts audience.
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WYPR Baltimore hosts The Weekly Reader, an arts podcast with 309 episodes published.
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