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NPR's Book of the Day

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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Book of the Day.

Episodes

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'War and Punishment' chronicles the history of Russian oppression of Ukraine

21 Aug 2023
7m
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Two books reflect on the highs and lows of adolescence

18 Aug 2023
14m
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Terrance Hayes' poems span history, fables and quarantine in 'So to Speak'

17 Aug 2023
8m
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'Good Fortune' reimagines 'Pride and Prejudice' in early 2000s Chinatown

16 Aug 2023
8m
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'Filthy Rich Politicians' scrutinizes the wealth of elected officials

15 Aug 2023
7m
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Ann Patchett's new novel brings a mother and daughters together during 2020 lockdown

14 Aug 2023
9m
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Two novels depict young men understanding themselves and the danger around them

11 Aug 2023
17m
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In 'Soul Boom,' Rainn Wilson calls for a spiritual revolution

10 Aug 2023
7m
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In 'Miles Morales Suspended,' Spider-Man grapples with racism and saving the world

09 Aug 2023
8m
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'Soil' weaves together a poet's experience of gardening, race and community

08 Aug 2023
9m
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Bangles cofounder Susanna Hoffs' first novel follows a one-hit wonder, 10 years later

07 Aug 2023
8m
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Two books dive into the history of minimalist music and the origins of the saxophone

04 Aug 2023
18m
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Madhur Jaffrey celebrates 50 years of 'An Invitation to Indian Cooking'

03 Aug 2023
8m
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Poet Hanif Abdurraqib reflects on the ways grief has shaped his spirituality

02 Aug 2023
15m
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'Monsters' examines fandom and how we consume art by morally compromised people

01 Aug 2023
9m
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'The Collector' follows a fictional spy's quest to track down a real stolen painting

31 Jul 2023
7m
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Two children's books show the comfort kids can find in darkness

28 Jul 2023
8m
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In her memoir, designer Aurora James examines representation and equality in fashion

27 Jul 2023
7m
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'Nobody's Fool' explains the science behind falling for scams – and how not to

26 Jul 2023
7m
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'The Best Possible Experiences' captures immigrant experience through short stories

25 Jul 2023
9m
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