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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. 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 Da

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  • 'Pachinko' author Min Jin Lee says writing 'American Hagwon' transformed herOct 5, 2026 · 11 min
  • A visit with Barbara Kingsolver: We talk 'Partita,' piano, aging and AppalachiaOct 2, 2026 · 31 min
  • 'Profiles in Cowardice' argues leaders failed to push back against President TrumpOct 1, 2026 · 8 min
  • In 'Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel,' Lucy Foley continues Agatha Christie's legacySep 30, 2026 · 9 min
  • 'Redwood' is a true tale of a KGB agent who offered to spy for BritainSep 29, 2026 · 9 min
  • 'Taipei Story' is a more personal novel from 'Yellowface' author R.F. KuangSep 28, 2026 · 11 min
  • 'Tropesick' and 'Extracurricular' are romance novels that subvert genre expectationsSep 25, 2026 · 17 min
  • Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on why he’s the 'worst possible spokesperson' for his own bookSep 24, 2026 · 8 min
  • Emily St. John Mandel's 'Exit Party' opens in the wake of a second American Civil WarSep 23, 2026 · 9 min
  • 'Grit' author Angela Duckworth on how changing your situation can lead to successSep 22, 2026 · 11 min

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