NPR's Book of the Day

'We Were Once a Family' examines how the foster care system failed the Hart siblings

Revisiting J.D. Vance's memoir, 'Hillbilly Elegy'

'Ultraviolet' follows a young boy going through puberty and first love

In 'Beautiful Days,' Zach Williams ponders parenthood, reality and the uncanny

Two books dive into the musical histories of The Police and Joni Mitchell

In 'Other Rivers,' Peter Hessler chronicles his return to Chinese classrooms

This podcast episode provides a deep dive into the evolving landscape of education, politics, and societal expectations in China, as experienced by journalist Peter Hessler over three decades. Through insightful discussions with NPR's Emily Feng, Hessler shares his observations on the dramatic rise in access to higher ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveils her vision for American democracy in 'True Gretch'

'Devil Is Fine' explores race, colonialism and grief through magical realism

'At the Edge of Empire' traces China's history through Edward Wong's family

New York Times diplomatic correspondent Edward Wong explores the evolution of modern China through the lens of his father’s transition from a patriotic military recruit to a disillusioned emigrant. The narrative centers on his father’s early devotion to the Communist Party, including marching before Mao Zedong and join...

Kevin Kwan explores race and identity in 'Sex and Vanity' and 'Lies and Weddings'

A new book examines Alexander Hamilton's plan for public debt

In 'Do I Know You?,' a science reporter tackles her own face blindness

Yangsze Choo's 'The Fox Wife' explores gender, murder and folklore in the 1900s

Kara Swisher's memoir 'Burn Book' reflects on a career covering Silicon Valley

Morgan Talty examines Native identity in 'Night of the Living Rez' and 'Fire Exit'

Carys Davies tackles communication, isolation and the Scottish Clearances in 'Clear'

In 'The Extinction of Irena Rey,' translators search for a missing author

'Memory Piece' follows female friendships over several decades

'Hard by a Great Forest' is a novel about returning home decades after fleeing war

'Never Enough' and 'Roctogenarians' examine the culture of success