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
Two books analyze the highs and lows of baseball
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Amy Tan opens up about her birding obsession in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles'
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Emily Henry's 'Funny Story' centers a new character in rom-com tropes
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'Mid-Air' is a middle grade book about fitting in, friendship and grief
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'New Cold Wars' examines the relationship between the U.S., Russia and China
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Salman Rushdie's memoir 'Knife' recounts his attack and recovery
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'Edith Holler' follows a young girl cursed – and trapped – in her father's theater
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Scout Bassett recalls her journey to becoming a Paralympian in 'Lucky Girl'
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Carys Davies tackles communication, isolation and the Scottish Clearances in 'Clear'
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For Earth Day, Susan Casey dives into 'The Underworld' of the deep ocean
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NPR's Book of the Day has 709 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 127:22:25. 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 31st, 2024 22:41.