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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

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

Charles Spencer's memoir 'A Very Private School' opens up about boarding school abuse

'Say Hello to My Little Friend' explores manhood, 'Scarface' and Miami stereotypes

In 'The Exvangelicals,' Sarah McCammon analyzes loving and leaving the church

Percival Everett centers a new voice in 'James,' a retelling of 'Huckleberry Finn'

'Feeding Ghosts' is a graphic memoir grappling with generational trauma

'Headshot' follows 8 teenage girls into the boxing ring

Christine Blasey Ford tells her own story in 'One Way Back'

'2054' is a political thriller about civil war, misinformation and AI

In 'Collision of Power' and 'Outtakes,' journalists look back on their careers

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

'The Last Ships from Hamburg' recalls the plight of Jewish refugees before WWI

Maurice Vellekoop's graphic memoir recounts his coming out to his religious family

In 'Anita de Monte Laughs Last,' Xochitl Gonzalez explores marriage, art and success

Tommy Orange follows 'There, There' with 'Wandering Stars'

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

'The Rise and Fall of the EAST' chronicles China's economic history

Lucy Sante's memoir reflects on her experience coming out as transgender in her 60s

'The Achilles Trap' analyzes the relationship between the U.S. and Saddam Hussein

Memoirs by Helen Rebanks and Crystal Wilkinson weave recipes with women's stories

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