There's Still Time For Summer Reading. We Have Some Suggestions

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in Browser]( | [Donate]( [WBUR] [WBUR]( The WBUR Weekender August 22, 2020 Weekend Weather: [Mostly sunny]( on Saturday, partly sunny on Sunday. Both days may have some scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the high 80s. Good morning, Multi-platform editor Meghan Kelly here, subbing in for Meagan McGinnes while she's on a well-deserved break. I am usually what one might call a "voracious reader," but since this year has been a little busy, I haven't had much time to read anything at all besides Twitter (I do not recommend this). I have had a little more success with audiobooks, since I can put one on and do something else at the same time, like dishes or walking the dog. The most recent one I listened to was "Rodham," by Curtis Sittenfeld. The novel explores what might have been if Hillary Clinton had never married Bill. I enjoyed it. I am a big fan of Sittenfeld and recommend her other works, like "Prep" and "American Wife." I was very glad that Meagan and I decided to ask our followers for book recommendations, because I need some ideas. I'm pleased to report we got a [great list]( back. Three people separately recommended "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett, which is enough to convince me that it should be my next read. This weekend, I'm going to put my phone away and lose myself in a book (or, lose myself as much as a person with kids and a dog can). I hope you can, too. — Meghan Kelly [@meghanbkelly]( newsletters@wbur.org This Week's Must Reads url[How Police Union Embezzlement, Including A $83,000 Theft In Somerville, Affects Public Trust]( As state lawmakers debate police reform and Americans place greater scrutiny on officer misconduct, policing experts say embezzlement by cops — especially when it's kept secret — can affect a department’s reputation just like an officer using excessive force. [Read more.]( Support the news [The Race To Be Counted: Why Some Mass. Advocates Fear A Woefully Inaccurate 2020 Census]( With the pandemic, a shortened time frame and push back from President Trump, collecting an accurate picture of community populations has never been harder. And advocates say the stakes, especially in traditionally hard-to-count communities, have never been higher. [Read more.]( - En Español:[La Carrera Para Ser Contado: Por Qué Algunos Activistas De Mass. Temen Que El Senso 2020 Sea Lamentablemente Inexacto]( [Despite Rapidly Evolving Information, Boston Museum Of Science Launches COVID-19 Exhibits]( To keep the exhibit up to date, the museum is leveraging the scientists and doctors living in Boston. [Read more.]( [Change, Or Checking The Box? Mass. Companies Are On A Diversity Exec Hiring Spree]( Chief diversity officer may just be the hottest job on the market right now. A growing list of local companies are hiring diversity leaders, as protests over racial injustice have led to calls for organizations to address their own systemic racism. [Read more.]( - En Español: [Las Empresas De Massachusetts Están En Una Ola De Contratación De Ejecutivos De Diversidad]( [Commentary: Stop Blaming The Boston Music Scene's Problems On The Death Of Rock ‘n’ Roll]( When we mourn the death of Boston rock 'n' roll, we erase other musical histories -- and lose sight of what's happening right in our backyard. [Read more.]( Catch Up On Coronavirus What To Know About Coronavirus In Mass. Today: A study from MGH found children who catch the coronavirus have a lot of the virus in their system, even if they appear healthy. This potentially could have a huge effect on schools and in-person learning. [Read more.]( Coronavirus By The Numbers: The state's Department of Public Health began a long-planned transfer of its data this week, which means today's coronavirus report may suggest lower testing numbers. There will also be no dashboard published on Sunday. Before you go: [You can't get there from here.]( 😎 Forward to a friend. They can sign up [here](. 📣 Give us your feedback: newsletters@wbur.org 📨 Get more WBUR stories sent to your inbox. [Check out all of our newsletter offerings.]( [WBUR]( [95289b97-66e8-43d4-a174-3bc3520a79a9.png]( [Instagram](  [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Want to change how you receive these emails? [Stop getting this newsletter by updating your preferences.]( I don't want to hear from WBUR anymore. Unsubscribe from all WBUR editorial newsletters [here](. Interested in learning more about corporate sponsorship? [Click here.]( Copyright © 2020 WBUR-FM, All rights reserved. You signed up for this newsletter at wbur.org. Our mailing address is: WBUR-FM 890 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215-1205 [Add us to your address book](