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.

Recent Episodes

Revisiting Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’
Published: December 6, 2025
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In new novels, marriages are tested by a last request and a moment in the spotlight
Published: December 5, 2025
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Abby Phillip’s 'A Dream Deferred' chronicles Jesse Jackson’s rise to political esteem
Published: December 4, 2025
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'The Devil Is a Southpaw' is a story within a story — or so its narrator says
Published: December 3, 2025
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John Fetterman on his new memoir, his mental health, and disagreements with his party
Published: December 2, 2025
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A new book looks to the writings of Renaissance-era nuns for advice on life today
Published: December 1, 2025
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Revisiting ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’
Published: November 29, 2025
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A Claire McCardell biography and an AI sci-fi are among NPR’s top book picks of 2025
Published: November 28, 2025
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'My Cambodia: A Khmer Cookbook' is Nite Yun’s love letter to food and family
Published: November 27, 2025
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'We Were Liars' author returns for more teenage catharsis in 'We Fell Apart'
Published: November 26, 2025
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