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NPR's Book of the Day

NPR's Book of the Day


NPR's Book of the Day

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In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily escape from them – we've got an author who will speak to you, all genres, mood and writing styles included. Catch today's great books in 15 minutes or less.
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Poet Ocean Vuong shares his grief in 'Time Is A Mother'

Poet Ocean Vuong's collection,Time Is A Mother, is about his grief after losing family ...

7 minutes
May 07, 2024

'The Three Mothers' who paved the way for three extraordinary men

It's almost Mother's Day – so today, we learn about the women who raised some of histor...

12 minutes
May 06, 2024

Two books analyze the highs and lows of baseball

Today's episode is all about America's favorite pastime: baseball. First, NPR's Scott S...

16 minutes
May 03, 2024

Amy Tan opens up about her birding obsession in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles'

Author Amy Tan spends hours in her backyard, watching and drawing birds go about their ...

7 minutes
May 02, 2024

Emily Henry's 'Funny Story' centers a new character in rom-com tropes

Two childhood best friends realize they're in love and break up with their significant ...

8 minutes
May 01, 2024

'Mid-Air' is a middle grade book about fitting in, friendship and grief

Middle school can be a rough time no matter what. But for Isaiah, the eighth grader at ...

7 minutes
Apr 30, 2024

'New Cold Wars' examines the relationship between the U.S., Russia and China

Reporter David Sanger has covered five American presidents for The New York Times. But ...

9 minutes
Apr 29, 2024

Salman Rushdie's memoir 'Knife' recounts his attack and recovery

In 2022, the author Salman Rushdie was onstage at a public event when a man ran up and ...

17 minutes
Apr 26, 2024

'Edith Holler' follows a young girl cursed – and trapped – in her father's theater

To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for ...

9 minutes
Apr 25, 2024

Scout Bassett recalls her journey to becoming a Paralympian in 'Lucky Girl'

Scout Bassett is a gold medalist runner – but it was a long road to get there. In her n...

8 minutes
Apr 24, 2024