NPR's Book of the Day
by NPRIn 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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Episodes
Brittney Griner's memoir recounts her detention in Russia and finally 'Coming Home'
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'Lessons for Survival' thinks about parenting through social and environmental crises
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Colm Tóibín's long-anticipated sequel to 'Brooklyn' is 'Long Island'
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Chanel Miller's new children's book follows lost socks in New York City
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Rachel Khong's new novel explores who gets to be 'Real Americans'
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For Mother's Day, two books that tackle motherhood
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In 'Soil,' Camille Dungy weaves together gardening, race and motherhood
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Two mothers clash over integration in 'What's Mine & Yours'
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Poet Ocean Vuong shares his grief in 'Time Is A Mother'
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'The Three Mothers' who paved the way for three extraordinary men
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NPR's Book of the Day has 699 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 125:36:57. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 9th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 20th, 2024 00:41.