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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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Between the World and Me

by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Book of the Day · NPR · Jul 7, 2025
Cover of Thank You Please Come Again

Thank You Please Come Again

by Kate Medley
The Splendid Table · NPR · Jul 4, 2025
Cover of Beasts of a Little Land

Beasts of a Little Land

by Juhea Kim
A Good Read · BBC Radio 4 · Jun 29, 2025
Cover of Fear of Flying

Fear of Flying

by Erica Jong
Fresh Air · NPR · Jun 10, 2025
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Gandolfini

by Jason Bailey
Book of the Day · NPR · May 15, 2025
Cover of Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks

Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks

by Crystal Wilkinson
Book of the Day · NPR
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Maydan

by Rose Previte
The Splendid Table · NPR · Nov 29, 2024
Cover of Orbital

Orbital

by Samantha Harvey
Front Row · BBC Radio 4 · Nov 25, 2024
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Sapiens

by Yuval Noah Harari
Start the Week · BBC Radio 4 · Oct 13, 2024
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James

by Percival Everett
Front Row · BBC Radio 4 · Oct 13, 2024