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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 Scattered Steel

Scattered Steel

by Sam Holleran
Book of the Day · NPR · Sep 11, 2026
Cover of All the Presidents' Wars

All the Presidents' Wars

by Peter Bergen
Book of the Day · NPR · Sep 11, 2026
Cover of Going Further

Going Further

by Ted Cruz
Book of the Day · NPR · Sep 10, 2026
Cover of What a Time to Be Alive

What a Time to Be Alive

by Jade Chang
Book of the Day · NPR · Sep 9, 2026
Cover of Stories of the Sahara

Stories of the Sahara

by Sanmao
Book of the Day · NPR · Sep 9, 2026
Cover of The Corn King and the Spring Queen

The Corn King and the Spring Queen

by Naomi Mitchison
Book of the Day · NPR · Sep 9, 2026
Cover of The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State

The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State

by Jill Lepore
Book of the Day · NPR · Sep 8, 2026
Cover of Big Little Truths

Big Little Truths

by Liane Moriarty
Book of the Day · NPR · Sep 7, 2026
Cover of The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

by Colin Asher
Book of the Day · NPR · Sep 4, 2026
Cover of Days of Miracle and Wonder

Days of Miracle and Wonder

by Ashley Kahn
Book of the Day · NPR · Sep 4, 2026