NPR's Book of the Day

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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.

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In 'View From the East Wing,' Jill Biden reflects on the debate that changed history
Published: June 8, 2026
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Two new books ask: What would you do if you encountered alien life?
Published: June 5, 2026
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'Big Fan' investigates fandom from darts and football to Taylor Swift
Published: June 4, 2026
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Ben Crump says 'Worse Than a Lie' is a legal thriller wrapped in Black culture
Published: June 3, 2026
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In 'Mother Tongue,' author Sara Nović examines deaf history, and writes her own
Published: June 2, 2026
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ABC News' Martha Raddatz on 'The Hero Next Door,' her collection of veterans’ stories
Published: June 1, 2026
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Two new books about writing break down the creative process
Published: May 29, 2026
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In 'The Foursome,' conjoined twins marry two sisters — and that’s just the beginning
Published: May 28, 2026
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'Cherry Baby' holds a mirror to its main character - and to the GLP-1 industry itself
Published: May 27, 2026
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'Here Where We Live Is Our Country' chronicles the history of the Jewish Labor Bund
Published: May 26, 2026
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