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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.…

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Latest episodes

  1. Political strategist Ben Wikler on how Democrats can regain ground11 Aug 2026
  2. 'Etna' author Paul Yoon on narrating war through a dog's eyes10 Aug 2026
  3. 'Torched' and 'Wildfire Days' look at California's wildfires from the front lines7 Aug 2026
  4. Robinne Lee's 'Crash Into Me' portrays middle age as complicated – and sexy6 Aug 2026
  5. 'Sex Diaries' author says people are becoming more empowered in their relationships5 Aug 2026
  6. In 'I Made You Up Inside My Head,' the stories of three strangers become intertwined4 Aug 2026
  7. Sen. Raphael Warnock argues that progressives should bring spirituality to politics3 Aug 2026
  8. Novels by Ben Reeves and Matt Haig look at life through the eyes of death (literally)31 Jul 2026
  9. 'The Friend' author Sigrid Nunez is out with a new collection of short stories30 Jul 2026
  10. ESPN soccer correspondent Julien Laurens on why Kylian Mbappé is “wired differently”29 Jul 2026