Linda Holmes (writer)

She currently writes for NPR and hosts their podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour; Holmes also edits the Pop Culture Happy Hour blog on NPR.

[1][2] In 2007, she left her legal job and moved to New York City to dedicate her time to writing and criticism.

[2] She currently writes for NPR and hosts their podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour with Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Aisha Harris.

[4] Holmes also edits the Pop Culture Happy Hour blog on NPR, which was originally called Monkey See.

[7] The novel tells the story of recently widowed Eveleth "Evvie" Drake and her unexpected friendship with Dean Tenney, former Major League pitcher.