NPR's Book of the Day
NPR
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Books & Literature
Networks:
NPR
Description:
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.
Language:
English
'The Three Mothers' who paved the way for three extraordinary men
Duration:00:12:41
Two books analyze the highs and lows of baseball
Duration:00:16:22
Amy Tan opens up about her birding obsession in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles'
Duration:00:07:45
Emily Henry's 'Funny Story' centers a new character in rom-com tropes
Duration:00:08:37
'Mid-Air' is a middle grade book about fitting in, friendship and grief
Duration:00:07:50
'New Cold Wars' examines the relationship between the U.S., Russia and China
Duration:00:09:10
Salman Rushdie's memoir 'Knife' recounts his attack and recovery
Duration:00:17:15
'Edith Holler' follows a young girl cursed – and trapped – in her father's theater
Duration:00:09:01
Scout Bassett recalls her journey to becoming a Paralympian in 'Lucky Girl'
Duration:00:08:20
Carys Davies tackles communication, isolation and the Scottish Clearances in 'Clear'
Duration:00:08:28
For Earth Day, Susan Casey dives into 'The Underworld' of the deep ocean
Duration:00:07:53
Two collections of horror stories modernize the genre
Duration:00:17:10
'The Anxious Generation' analyzes the harmful effects of growing up online
Duration:00:07:12
'Sociopath' is a memoir about how to live with – and treat – the social disorder
Duration:00:07:47
'Memory Piece' follows female friendships over several decades
Duration:00:10:22
In 'We Loved It All,' Lydia Millet dives into nonfiction
Duration:00:07:52
Two books offer lessons on love and acceptance for young readers
Duration:00:15:49
'All The World Beside' explores a queer relationship in a 1700s Puritan community
Duration:00:08:47
'Wild Kingdom' co-host Rae Wynn-Grant found nature on TV
Duration:00:07:55
Amor Towles revisits an old protagonist in 'Table for Two'
Duration:00:09:34