Show overview
NPR's Book of the Day has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 1,331 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 240 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 8 min and 12 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 196 episodes already out so far this year. Published by NPR.
From the publisher
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.