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Book of the Day

A daily recommendation of one great book, with a short review and interview excerpt.

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Cover of The People Can Fly

The People Can Fly

by Joshua Bennett
Book of the Day · NPR · May 19, 2026
Cover of Angel Down

Angel Down

by Daniel Kraus
Book of the Day · NPR · May 18, 2026
Cover of Whalefall

Whalefall

by Daniel Kraus
Book of the Day · NPR · May 18, 2026
Cover of This Is Not About Running

This Is Not About Running

by Mary Cain
Book of the Day · NPR · May 15, 2026
Cover of The Long Run

The Long Run

by Martin Dugard
Book of the Day · NPR · May 15, 2026
Cover of The Golden Compass

The Golden Compass

by Philip Pullman
Book of the Day · NPR · May 14, 2026
Cover of Elegy in Blue

Elegy in Blue

by Mark Helprin
Book of the Day · NPR · May 11, 2026
Cover of Shuggie Bain

Shuggie Bain

by Douglas Stuart
Fresh Air · NPR · May 9, 2026
Cover of Famesick

Famesick

by Lena Dunham
Book of the Day · NPR · May 7, 2026
Cover of Dear Monica Lewinsky

Dear Monica Lewinsky

by Julia Langbein
Book of the Day · NPR · May 6, 2026