NPR's Book of the Day

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.

For a novel on the first women astronauts, Taylor Jenkins Reid studied old NASA PDFs

June 17, 2025

9:19

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As prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern juggled leadership and motherhood

June 16, 2025

9:50

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In 'The Dry Season,' Melissa Febos chronicles a transformative year of celibacy

June 13, 2025

15:56

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