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'Seasons of Fury' traces the roots of Islamophobia in the United States contributed by Lukas · 17h ago

Katherine Rundell says it's a mistake for adults to discard children's literature contributed by Lukas · yesterday

'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson on her book of essays 'Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea' contributed by Lukas · 2 days ago

Marlon James' novel 'The Disappearers' chronicles the aftermath of a violent attack contributed by Lukas · 3 days ago

Marking 25 years since Sept. 11 with 'All the Presidents' Wars' and 'Scattered Steel' 20 min · Steve Inskeep, Scott Detrow, Andrew Limbong · contributed by Lukas · 6 days ago

Sen. Ted Cruz's new book 'Going Further' praises Justice Clarence Thomas 10 min · Steve Inskeep, Andrew Limbong, Ira Glass · contributed by Lukas · 7 days ago

Author Jade Chang on the books she's reading to keep summer going 10 min · Elsa Chang, Andrew Limbong, Mary Louise Kelly · contributed by Lukas · 8 days ago

To combat the 'Artificial State,' Jill Lepore says to look to science fiction 9 min · Michelle Martin, Alexis Christophorus, Andrew Limbong · contributed by Lukas · 9 days ago

Author Liane Moriarty on her long-awaited sequel to 'Big Little Lies' 11 min · Andrew Limbong, Marielle Segarra, Alexis Christophorus · contributed by Lukas · 10 days ago

New music books take on Paul Simon's 'Graceland' and the history of music and prison 19 min · Andrew Limbong, Regina Barber · contributed by Lukas · 13 days ago

New book evaluates President Biden's legacy as midterm elections approach 12 min · Andrew Limbong, Erica Barris, Marielle Segarra · contributed by Lukas · 14 days ago

'Astronaut!' is a coming-of-age story set against the fall of the Iron Curtain 10 min · Scott Simon, Andrew Limbong, Erica Barris · contributed by Lukas · 15 days ago

'How We Disappear' is a Stanford historian's take on our personal archives 13 min · Andrew Limbong, Erica Barris, Robert Smith · contributed by Lukas · 16 days ago

In 'Man Overboard!,' Kathleen Rooney approaches a life-or-death story with humor 9 min · Scott Simon, Andrew Limbong, Robert Smith · contributed by Lukas · 17 days ago

Remembering Dolly Parton through her writing for children and adults 19 min · Andrew Limbong, Robert Smith, Robin Hilton · contributed by Lukas · 20 days ago

Chang-Rae Lee on whether his new novel 'A Tender Age' is autobiographical 12 min · Andrew Limbong, Miles Parks · contributed by Lukas · 21 days ago

'New York Times' obituarist Sam Roberts says he writes about life – not death 11 min · Eyder Peralta, Latif Nasser, Andrew Limbong · contributed by Lukas · 22 days ago

In 'Daytona Teddy Riggs,' a former high school football star enters a downward spiral 10 min · Andrew Limbong, Miles Parks, Alexis Christophorus · contributed by Lukas · 23 days ago

Former U.S. Mexico ambassador Ken Salazar on new memoir and "crisis" at the border 11 min · Andrew Limbong, Emily Kwong · contributed by Lukas · 24 days ago

Journalist Jodi Kantor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks on how to find purpose 22 min · Mary Louise Kelly, Alyssa Nadworny, Emily Kwong · contributed by Lukas · 27 days ago

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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 ...

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As of 2026-08-29, NPR's Book of the Day ranks #190 on Apple Podcasts in Finland, and appears on charts in 1 country.

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First charted2025-11-06

Best ever#138 on Apple Podcasts (Argentina) · 2026-01-03

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