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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

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Novels by Barbara Kingsolver and Daniel Mason excavate history for new meanings

05 Jan 2024
18m
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'The House of Doors' is a novel about romance, secrecy and colonialism in Malaysia

04 Jan 2024
9m
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In 'A Haunting in Hialeah Gardens,' debt takes on many meanings

03 Jan 2024
6m
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Anne Enright's 'The Wren, The Wren' is a family story about poetry and betrayal

02 Jan 2024
8m
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In 'The Fraud,' Zadie Smith takes on historical fiction and the Tichborne case

01 Jan 2024
9m
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In 'The World Central Kitchen Cookbook,' José Andrés collects recipes with impact

30 Dec 2023
8m
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Books by Raghavan Iyer and CrossCultureKev celebrate curry and chai recipes

29 Dec 2023
19m
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In 'Big Heart Little Stove,' chef Erin French focuses on recipes and hospitality

28 Dec 2023
11m
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Mark Kurlansky's new book 'The Core of an Onion' dives deep into culinary history

27 Dec 2023
10m
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Marcela Valladolid's cookbook 'Familia' celebrates community and her Mexican roots

26 Dec 2023
11m
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In 'The Everlasting Meal Cookbook', chef Tamar Adler gives new life to old leftovers

25 Dec 2023
9m
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Nancy Silverton's cookbook 'The Cookie That Changed My Life' is an ode to perfection

23 Dec 2023
10m
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From 'Ringmaster' to 'Prom Mom,' NPR staff discuss their favorite reads of 2023

22 Dec 2023
13m
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In 'Class', Stephanie Land fulfills her dream of going to college to become a writer

21 Dec 2023
8m
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'Black AF History' examines American history from the perspective of Black people

20 Dec 2023
11m
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In 'Pete and Alice in Maine,' a marriage is tested during pandemic

19 Dec 2023
9m
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'This Is Salvaged' explores the mishaps of intimacy and communication

18 Dec 2023
10m
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'The Rachel Incident' looks back on early-20s friendships, love and mistakes

16 Dec 2023
9m
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Erica Jong and daughter Molly Jong-Fast reflect on 'Fear of Flying'

15 Dec 2023
14m
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Rose Previte, of Michelin star restaurant Maydān, releases her debut cookbook

14 Dec 2023
12m
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