Culture NPR books editor Petra Mayer dies ‘suddenly’ at age 46: ‘She was the best of us’ Petra Mayer, books editor for NPR's Culture desk, died suddenly on Saturday at age 46, the media organization announced. November 13, 2021 Petra Mayer, books editor for NPR’s Culture desk, died suddenly on Saturday at age 46, the media organization announced. Continue Reading Previous: Travel trouble: US Olympians face uncertain road to Beijing – Santa Monica Daily PressNext: More than a dozen cars burglarized at Post Office, police say Related Stories Culture DUMEBI Opens First Paris Boutique During Fashion Week P.C. editor October 14, 2025 Culture Royal Diplomacy: When Bulgaria and Vietnam Celebrate Centuries of Friendship P.C. editor September 23, 2025 Culture The Venice Film Festival’s Descent Into Theatrical Hypocrisy P.C. editor August 26, 2025