NPR's Book of the Day
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In 'Big Heart Little Stove,' chef Erin French focuses on recipes and hospitality
Published: 28/12/2023 -
Mark Kurlansky's new book 'The Core of an Onion' dives deep into culinary history
Published: 27/12/2023 -
Marcela Valladolid's cookbook 'Familia' celebrates community and her Mexican roots
Published: 26/12/2023 -
In 'The Everlasting Meal Cookbook', chef Tamar Adler gives new life to old leftovers
Published: 25/12/2023 -
Nancy Silverton's cookbook 'The Cookie That Changed My Life' is an ode to perfection
Published: 23/12/2023 -
From 'Ringmaster' to 'Prom Mom,' NPR staff discuss their favorite reads of 2023
Published: 22/12/2023 -
In 'Class', Stephanie Land fulfills her dream of going to college to become a writer
Published: 21/12/2023 -
'Black AF History' examines American history from the perspective of Black people
Published: 20/12/2023 -
In 'Pete and Alice in Maine,' a marriage is tested during pandemic
Published: 19/12/2023 -
'This Is Salvaged' explores the mishaps of intimacy and communication
Published: 18/12/2023 -
'The Rachel Incident' looks back on early-20s friendships, love and mistakes
Published: 16/12/2023 -
Erica Jong and daughter Molly Jong-Fast reflect on 'Fear of Flying'
Published: 15/12/2023 -
Rose Previte, of Michelin star restaurant Maydān, releases her debut cookbook
Published: 14/12/2023 -
Raquel Willis reflects on her journey in Black trans rights activism in new memoir
Published: 13/12/2023 -
Jordan Peele curates a new Black horror story collection 'Out There Screaming'
Published: 12/12/2023 -
Author David Wallace-Wells outlines the biggest climate change misunderstandings
Published: 11/12/2023 -
'Idlewild' follows a queer, teen friendship in early 2000s New York
Published: 09/12/2023 -
Novels by Sigrid Nunez and Michael Cunningham tackle the pandemic
Published: 08/12/2023 -
Patricia Evangelista's memoir revisits the aftermath of the Philippines' war on drugs
Published: 07/12/2023 -
Norman Lear's memoir recalls a life and career that shaped American television
Published: 06/12/2023
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