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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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Through short stories, 'The Faraway World' encompasses the Latin American diaspora

06 Feb 2023
7m
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Two novels take a closer look at class and gender in Indian society

03 Feb 2023
17m
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In 'Beaverland,' Leila Philip credits the beaver with building America

02 Feb 2023
8m
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'Shubeik Lubeik' imagines a world where you can buy and sell wishes

01 Feb 2023
8m
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In 'The Survivalists,' doomsday prepping becomes a way to regain control

31 Jan 2023
8m
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'Sorry, Sorry, Sorry' believes in the power of a good apology

30 Jan 2023
8m
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Two books trace enslaved people's journey to freedom in the 19th century

27 Jan 2023
16m
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In 'Bad Cree,' a horror mystery unfolds in the aftermath of loss and colonialism

26 Jan 2023
8m
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'Life on Delay' chronicles what it means to live with – and accept – a stutter

25 Jan 2023
11m
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'Decent People' is a murder mystery grappling with race in the segregated South

24 Jan 2023
7m
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'You Just Need to Lose Weight' aims to change your thinking about being 'fat'

23 Jan 2023
8m
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Susan Kuklin and Maia Kobabe's books explore gender identity throughout adolescence

20 Jan 2023
16m
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Art Spiegelman reissues 'Breakdowns' with new perspective on book bans

19 Jan 2023
9m
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'All Boys Aren't Blue' honors coming of age as a queer Black boy

18 Jan 2023
7m
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In 'New Kid,' a Black seventh grader navigates a new school

17 Jan 2023
8m
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Bans on books like 'Out of Darkness' target authors of color

16 Jan 2023
8m
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Steve Martin, Harry Bliss and Nick Hornby take different approaches to working hard

13 Jan 2023
17m
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In 'Winterland,' a Soviet Union gymnast navigates a grueling responsibility

12 Jan 2023
8m
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In 'Song of Silver, Flame Like Night,' Chinese mythology teaches lessons about power

11 Jan 2023
6m
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'Meredith, Alone' explores mental health, isolation and friendship

10 Jan 2023
6m
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