NPR's Book of the Day
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Zelenskyy aide gives insight on war in Ukraine in 'The Fight for Our Lives'
Published: 9/19/2022 -
Two authors explore ideals and stresses of Latino culture and immigration
Published: 9/16/2022 -
Ken Starr gives an inside look on Clinton investigation in his memoir, 'Contempt'
Published: 9/15/2022 -
'She's Nice Though' tackles the burdens of being nice
Published: 9/14/2022 -
'Dinners with Ruth' shows how friendship can flourish despite clashing careers
Published: 9/13/2022 -
'Nickel and Dimed' is a window into the lives of low-wage workers
Published: 9/12/2022 -
Two authors write about the importance of mental health and accessing feelings
Published: 9/9/2022 -
Gaia Vince details how migration will help billions survive in new book
Published: 9/8/2022 -
'Touch' is a love story with elements of mystery, time, and loneliness
Published: 9/7/2022 -
'Path Lit by Lightning' showcases Jim Thorpe's resilience until the end of his life
Published: 9/6/2022 -
'The Mamas' views parenting through the lenses of race, class, and gentrification
Published: 9/5/2022 -
Magical realism and identity explored in Salman Rushdie's books
Published: 9/2/2022 -
In 'Electable,' Ali Vitali explores the glass ceiling for women in politics
Published: 9/1/2022 -
Emma Donoghue revisits isolation and faith (with many birds) in new book 'Haven'
Published: 8/31/2022 -
'The Stolen Year' details how politics and pandemic magnified inequality in education
Published: 8/30/2022 -
Abdulrazak Gurnah's 'Afterlives' highlights nuances of colonization in East Africa
Published: 8/29/2022 -
Paula Hawkins and Amanda Jayatissa highlight class inequality via mystery
Published: 8/26/2022 -
Sidik Fofana addresses how complicated gentrification is in debut story collection
Published: 8/25/2022 -
Ellen Jovin travels across the U.S. in search of grammar questions and answers
Published: 8/24/2022 -
'The Scent of Burnt Flowers' uses fiction to explore a real, historical event
Published: 8/23/2022
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