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The Best Shows, Books, and Videogames To Check Out For the Holidays

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2020 is finally almost over, and it’s time for a break. But if your holiday plans are looking different than normal, we’ve got you!  This hour, we talk with NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans, who gives us his recommendations on what to binge watch over the holidays.

We also check in with Vox book critic Constance Grady about her recommendations from the best books of 2020.

And later: are you among the 67% of Americans who play videogames? We talk with Washington Post videogame reporter Gene Park about his favorite games of the year. If you’re not a gamer yet never fear—we talk about how to get started exploring the world of gaming.

What have you been watching, reading, or playing to get you through 2020? We want your recommendations, too!

GUESTS:

  • Eric Deggans - NPR’s TV Critic
  • Constance Grady  - Book Critic for Vox
  • Gene Park - Video Game Reporter for the Washington Post

Cat Pastor contributed to this show

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