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 toda... more
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Great variety of books, wonderful interviews, something for everyone. Wonderfully soothing - engages just the right parts of your brain!
The interviews are short and sweet (often because they are pulled from other longer NPR shows). The topics are wide ranging from cookbooks, to memoirs, to fiction, to autobiographies, to children’s books. If you read the reviews from the people who have given low ratings, you’ll see the pattern of their thought process and realize that instead of moving on to find a book podcast that caters to their narrow mental needs, they chose negativity. It’s free to listen but it’s also free to not-listen.... more
I thought the podcast with Pelosi should have been about the book. That’s why we listen to this podcast. Instead the interviewer took the opportunity to ask political questions over and over. Very unsavory.
Great reads for those with open minds and a heart!
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This podcast offers bite-sized conversations with authors across a diverse range of genres, engaging listeners with compelling literature in a quick and accessible format. Each episode typically features interviews that illuminate the authors' insights on their books, covering a wide spectrum from fiction and nonfiction to young adult literature, while also touching upon challenging themes such as grief, identity, and social justice. Unique for its focus on contemporary voices and recommendations, it provides listeners with both entertaining discussions and recommendations to enhance their reading lists, making it an intriguing option for avid readers or those simply looking to discover new literary works.
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2. Jon Meacham
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