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NPR's Book of the Day

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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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New novels from Emma Knight and Anita Desai explore the dual identities of mothers

Two new novels tackle themes of motherhood and family secrets. First, in Emma Knight's ...

15 minutes
Jan 24, 2025

'How to Change' is a behavioral economist's guide to habit formation

The beginning of a new year often represents a clean slate for people hoping to make a ...

10 minutes
Jan 23, 2025

'Amazing Grapes' was Pulitzer-winning illustrator Jules Feiffer's final book

Jules Feiffer, illustrator of The Phantom Tollbooth, died last week at age 95. The Puli...

8 minutes
Jan 22, 2025

Betül Tunç's new cookbook shares the recipes behind her viral dough videos

Betül Tunç is the Turkish baker behind the popular Instagram account, @turkuazkitchen. ...

10 minutes
Jan 21, 2025

Amanda Gorman's 'Girls on the Rise' makes the case that girls are stronger together

Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history when she performed at ...

9 minutes
Jan 20, 2025

In new memoir, Brooke Shields talks aging, beauty and an unwanted medical procedure

Brooke Shields started in Hollywood at just 11-years-old, starring in films like Pretty...

12 minutes
Jan 17, 2025

In 'Welcome to Pawnee,' Jim O'Heir reflects on his time on 'Parks and Recreation'

Parks and Recreation changed the trajectory of actor Jim O'Heir's career. He landed a s...

8 minutes
Jan 16, 2025

Kate Kennedy's 'Cello' is part memoir, part musical detective story

A new book from writer, BBC broadcaster and cellist Kate Kennedy tackles the stories of...

10 minutes
Jan 15, 2025

'The Rest Is Memory' is a novel inspired by photos taken at Auschwitz

About 10 years ago, author Lily Tuck was reading obituaries in The New York Times when ...

7 minutes
Jan 14, 2025

Mark Lilla's new book explores the psychology and consequences of willful ignorance

Author Mark Lilla is professor of humanities at Columbia University specializing in int...

5 minutes
Jan 13, 2025

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