NPR's Book of the Day

688 Episodes

1. Amy Tan opens up about her birding obsession in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles'

   Published: 5/2/2024
2. Emily Henry's 'Funny Story' centers a new character in rom-com tropes

   Published: 5/1/2024
3. 'Mid-Air' is a middle grade book about fitting in, friendship and grief

   Published: 4/30/2024
4. 'New Cold Wars' examines the relationship between the U.S., Russia and China

   Published: 4/29/2024
5. Salman Rushdie's memoir 'Knife' recounts his attack and recovery

   Published: 4/26/2024
6. 'Edith Holler' follows a young girl cursed – and trapped – in her father's theater

   Published: 4/25/2024
7. Scout Bassett recalls her journey to becoming a Paralympian in 'Lucky Girl'

   Published: 4/24/2024
8. Carys Davies tackles communication, isolation and the Scottish Clearances in 'Clear'

   Published: 4/23/2024
9. For Earth Day, Susan Casey dives into 'The Underworld' of the deep ocean

   Published: 4/22/2024
10. Two collections of horror stories modernize the genre

    Published: 4/19/2024
11. 'The Anxious Generation' analyzes the harmful effects of growing up online

    Published: 4/18/2024
12. 'Sociopath' is a memoir about how to live with – and treat – the social disorder

    Published: 4/17/2024
13. 'Memory Piece' follows female friendships over several decades

    Published: 4/16/2024
14. In 'We Loved It All,' Lydia Millet dives into nonfiction

    Published: 4/15/2024
15. Two books offer lessons on love and acceptance for young readers

    Published: 4/12/2024
16. 'All The World Beside' explores a queer relationship in a 1700s Puritan community

    Published: 4/11/2024
17. 'Wild Kingdom' co-host Rae Wynn-Grant found nature on TV

    Published: 4/10/2024
18. Amor Towles revisits an old protagonist in 'Table for Two'

    Published: 4/9/2024
19. Hanif Abdurraqib's new book ponders LeBron James, growing up and going home

    Published: 4/8/2024
20. Two picture books use vivid colors to convey messages of joy and unity

    Published: 4/5/2024