Laura R Walker's Book Recommendations
Laura R. Walker is an American media executive and former CEO of New York Public Radio (WNYC), where she transformed the organization into one of the most innovative public radio stations in the U.S. During her tenure, Walker expanded WNYC’s digital presence and podcasting, making it a leader in audio content. She is also the President of Bennington College, where she focuses on interdisciplinary education and the integration of the arts, humanities, and sciences. Walker is a champion for public media and education, advocating for the role of storytelling and journalism in fostering informed, engaged communities.
Books in the Collection
The 4-hour Workweek
Timothy Ferriss
The Emperor of All Maladies
Siddhartha Mukherjee
How to Cook Everything, Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition
Mark Bittman
Anna Karenina
Leo Tolstoy
The Second Sex
Simone de Beauvoir
Nonstop Metropolis
Rebecca Solnit, Joshua Jelly-Schapiro