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by NPR
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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Book of the Day.
NPR's Book of the Day features a 24-minute interview between host Andrew Limbong and acclaimed author Lois Lowry, centered on her new novel Building 903. The episode positions this book as Lowry's return to dystopian fiction after a 14-year gap since completing The Giver quartet in 2012. The conversation touches on…
Worth it if you're a Lois Lowry fan curious about her new work or interested in how her childhood reading shaped her writing.
NPR's Book of the Day features a brief interview between Steve Inskeep and Ari Emanuel, the legendary Hollywood agent behind his memoir 'Roll the Calls.' Emanuel, known for representing A-list clients like Oprah Winfrey, Martin Scorsese, and Vince McMahon, and for inspiring the character Ari Gold on HBO's Entourage,…
Worth it if you're interested in Hollywood business practices, memoir recommendations, or want a quick introduction to Ari Emanuel's philosophy and approach to agenting.
NPR's Book of the Day features author Tomi Adeyemi in a 17-minute conversation with host Andrew Limbong about her new novel 'The Siren,' a departure from her acclaimed Children of Blood and Bone fantasy series. Adeyemi discusses the shift from fantasy worldbuilding rooted in Yoruba religion to contemporary realistic…
Worth it if you're already a Tomi Adeyemi fan curious about her new direction, or if you want a quick introduction to 'The Siren' before deciding whether to read it.
NPR's Book of the Day features Richard Kurin, a Smithsonian scholar and ambassador-at-large, discussing his book 'History by a Hair,' which investigates one of American history's most persistent questions: whether Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman he held. Kurin spent 15 years…
Worth it if you're interested in American history, the Jefferson-Hemings relationship, or how modern science resolves historical mysteries.
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