Rephonic
Artwork for NBN Book of the Day

NBN Book of the Day

Marshall Poe
Private Censorship
Censorship
Free Speech
Social Media
Economic Inequality
First Amendment
Western History
Wealth Accumulation
Social Mobility
Sex Robots
America’s New Racial Battle Lines
Jews
Antitax Movement
Tax Policy
Chinese Science
Global Enlightenment
Political Legitimacy
Henry III
Crisis Behavior
Guido Alfani

The "NBN Book of the Day" features the most timely and interesting author interviews from the New Books Network delivered to you every weekday. Support our show by becoming a premium member! newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

PublishesDailyEpisodes1703Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ArtsBooks

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for NBN Book of the Day

Latest Episodes

Are you a Comté connoisseur or does your heart belong to Rogue River Blue? Can you tell your Brie from your Camembert? Can you name an award-winning Indian cheese and would you recognise a cheese iron? If you take your cheese seriously then One Chees... more

As a graduate student at MIT, Steve Ramirez successfully created false memories in the lab. Now, as a neuroscientist working at the frontiers of brain science, he foresees a future where we can replace our negative memories with positive ones. In How... more

YouTube

Finding Mr. Perfect: K-Drama, Pop Culture, Romance, and Race (Rutgers UP, 2025) by Dr. Min Joo Lee explores the romantic relationships between Korean men and women who were inspired by romantic Korean televisual depictions of Korean masculinity to tr... more

YouTube

This is the history of England told in a new way: glimpsed through twenty-five remarkable poems written down between the eighth century and today, which connect us directly with the nation’s past, and the experiences, emotions and imaginations of tho... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

History Extra podcast
History Extra podcastImmediate Media
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The New Yorker Radio HourWNYC Studios and The New Yorker
Radiolab
RadiolabWNYC Studios

Recent Guests

Dr. Min Joo Lee
Assistant Professor of Asian Studies at Occidental College
Occidental College
Episode: Min Joo Lee, "Finding Mr. Perfect: K-Drama, Pop Culture, Romance, and Race" (Rutgers UP, 2025)
Catherine Clarke
Professor based at the Institute of Historical Research at the University of London, with interests in the intersection of literature and history.
University of London
Episode: Catherine Clarke, "A History of England in 25 Poems" (Penguin, 2025)
Emily Walton
Associate Professor of Sociology at Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College
Episode: Emily Walton, "Homesick: Race and Exclusion in Rural New England" (Stanford UP, 2025)
Jose Eos Trinidad
Assistant professor in the School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Jose Eos Trinidad, "Subtle Webs: How Local Organizations Shape US Education" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Angie Hobbs
Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy Emerita at the University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield
Episode: Angie Hobbs, "Why Plato Matters Now" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Noam Sienna
A scholar of Jewish Culture in the Medieval and Early Modern Islamic Worlds.
Rutgers University
Episode: Noam Sienna, "Jewish Books in North Africa: Between the Early Modern and Modern Worlds" (Indiana UP, 2025)
Jonathan Lord Sumption
Former Justice of the UK Supreme Court, historian, and author
Episode: Jonathan Sumption, "The Challenges of Democracy: And the Rule of Law" (Profile Books, 2026)
Marcus Willaschek
Professor of Philosophy at Goethe University in Frankfurt and author of 'Kant: A Revolution in Thinking'.
Goethe University
Episode: Marcus Willaschek, "Kant: A Revolution in Thinking" (Harvard UP, 2025)
David Fleming
A Peabody nominated correspondent for Meadowlark Media, a longtime ESPN senior writer, and author of multiple sports-related books.
St. Martin's Press
Episode: David Fleming, "A Big Mess in Texas: The Miraculous, Disastrous 1952 Dallas Texans and the Craziest Untold Story in NFL History" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)

Host

Dr. Miranda Melcher
Host of the New Books Network, recognized for her insightful discussions with authors on a variety of literary topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Perfect for Long Walks

    Each interview is so thought-provoking. I want to read every book.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PrettyPenny1382822954
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking nature of the interviews, with many expressing a desire to read the books discussed after each episode.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#92
United Arab Emirates/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#176
Singapore/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#189
United Arab Emirates/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#199
Hong Kong/Arts/Books

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Catherine Clarke, "A History of England in 25 Poems" (Penguin, 2025)
Q: How did you decide on that many portals into the past?
25 is a number that I picked, reflecting a recognizable formula in history.
Catherine Clarke, "A History of England in 25 Poems" (Penguin, 2025)
Q: Why did you decide to write this book?
Because I have always been really interested in the intersection between literature and history, and how the two can speak to each other.
Emily Walton, "Homesick: Race and Exclusion in Rural New England" (Stanford UP, 2025)
Q: Could you please start by telling us a bit about yourself and how you came to work on this topic?
I grew up in Montana. I was trained as a quantitative urban race scholar but shifted to ethnography during my postdoc, exploring integration and diversification in various communities.
Angie Hobbs, "Why Plato Matters Now" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Q: What does flourishing mean in Plato's philosophy?
Flourishing, or eudaimonia, is about the fulfillment of your potential and the harmonization of your faculties, as opposed to mere subjective happiness.
Angie Hobbs, "Why Plato Matters Now" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Q: How did you approach Plato differently in your book?
Most introductions to Plato go through his work dialogue by dialogue, but I approached it topic by topic, looking at themes like democracy, love, and ethics and how they apply to contemporary challenges.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About NBN Book of the Day

What is NBN Book of the Day about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast features a diverse range of engaging author interviews focusing on the latest literary works. Each episode provides insights into the authors' motivations, creative processes, and the themes explored in their writing, spanning various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, history, and cultural studies. The conversations not only highlight the authors' new releases but also delve into their backgrounds and the broader contexts of their work, making it an excellent resource for book enthusiasts and anyone interested in contemporary literature and arts.

Where can I find podcast stats for NBN Book of the Day?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for NBN Book of the Day. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to NBN Book of the Day and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does NBN Book of the Day get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for NBN Book of the Day, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for NBN Book of the Day?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for NBN Book of the Day, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does NBN Book of the Day have?

To see how many followers or subscribers NBN Book of the Day has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to NBN Book of the Day?

These podcasts share a similar audience with NBN Book of the Day:

1. History Extra podcast
2. The New Yorker Radio Hour
3. Not Just the Tudors
4. Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast
5. Radiolab

How many episodes of NBN Book of the Day are there?

NBN Book of the Day launched 6 years ago and published 1703 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact NBN Book of the Day?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for NBN Book of the Day?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for NBN Book of the Day from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for NBN Book of the Day?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of NBN Book of the Day. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on NBN Book of the Day?

Recent guests on NBN Book of the Day include:

1. Dr. Min Joo Lee
2. Catherine Clarke
3. Emily Walton
4. Jose Eos Trinidad
5. Angie Hobbs
6. Noam Sienna
7. Jonathan Lord Sumption
8. Marcus Willaschek

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days