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NPR · Arts & Culture

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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'Edith Holler' follows a young girl cursed – and trapped – in her father's theater

25 Apr 2024
9m
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Scout Bassett recalls her journey to becoming a Paralympian in 'Lucky Girl'

24 Apr 2024
8m
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Carys Davies tackles communication, isolation and the Scottish Clearances in 'Clear'

23 Apr 2024
8m
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For Earth Day, Susan Casey dives into 'The Underworld' of the deep ocean

22 Apr 2024
7m
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Two collections of horror stories modernize the genre

19 Apr 2024
17m
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'The Anxious Generation' analyzes the harmful effects of growing up online

18 Apr 2024
7m
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'Sociopath' is a memoir about how to live with – and treat – the social disorder

17 Apr 2024
7m
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'Memory Piece' follows female friendships over several decades

16 Apr 2024
10m
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In 'We Loved It All,' Lydia Millet dives into nonfiction

15 Apr 2024
7m
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Two books offer lessons on love and acceptance for young readers

12 Apr 2024
15m
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'All The World Beside' explores a queer relationship in a 1700s Puritan community

11 Apr 2024
8m
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'Wild Kingdom' co-host Rae Wynn-Grant found nature on TV

10 Apr 2024
7m
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Amor Towles revisits an old protagonist in 'Table for Two'

09 Apr 2024
9m
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Hanif Abdurraqib's new book ponders LeBron James, growing up and going home

08 Apr 2024
14m
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Two picture books use vivid colors to convey messages of joy and unity

05 Apr 2024
18m
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'Grief Is for People' is Sloane Crosley's memoir about losing a close friend

04 Apr 2024
9m
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'Wuhan' analyzes China's management and response to the COVID-19 pandemic

03 Apr 2024
10m
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'Whalefall' by Daniel Kraus is a thriller about diving, loss and new beginnings

02 Apr 2024
10m
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'Climate Capitalism' projects an optimistic future for environmental policy

01 Apr 2024
10m
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Don Paterson and Michael Ondaatje's new books meditate on poetry, time and memory

29 Mar 2024
16m
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