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Boston Public Radio Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.

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From @GBH/@GBHnews in Boston. Hosted by @JimBraude and @MargeryEagan. Hear us from 11AM-2PM on 89.7FM or listen online: https://t.co/1Dh6OFyfUb Call or text 877-301-8970

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Book Cover for: Boston Marathon: How to Qualify, Jeff Galloway

Boston Marathon: How to Qualify

Jeff Galloway
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

On Now: @trenni discusses how Bailey Zappe's recent success complicates the quarterback situation for the Patriots; and how the winner of the women's 2021 Boston Marathon has been disqualified because of doping. Listen here: https://t.co/7nJ1ZcrXKf

Paperback, 2018

$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life, Arthur C. Brooks

From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

Arthur C. Brooks
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Next: @arthurbrooks joins us to discuss his latest book, "From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life.” Listen: https://t.co/7nJ1ZcJz8P

Hardcover, 2022

$28.00$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Corrections in Ink: A Memoir, Keri Blakinger

Corrections in Ink: A Memoir

Keri Blakinger
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Coming up: @keribla joins us to talk about her memoir, "Corrections in Ink," which traces her path from figure skating to heroin addiction to her current life as an investigative reporter covering mass incarceration. Listen: https://www.wgbh.org/news/boston-public-radio

Paperback, 2023

$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber, Andy Borowitz

Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber

Andy Borowitz
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Now: “There are three phases of ignorance: ridicule, acceptance, and celebration,“ said @BorowitzReport of @NewYorker and author of "Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber." Call/text us at 877-301-8970. Listen: https://t.co/7nJ1ZcJz8P

Paperback, 2023

$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Hearts Touched with Fire: How Great Leaders Are Made, David Gergen

Hearts Touched with Fire: How Great Leaders Are Made

David Gergen
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Up next: @David_Gergen shares his new memoir, "Hearts Touched with Fire: How Great Leaders are Made." Listen: https://www.wgbh.org/news/boston-public-radio

Paperback, 2023

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times, Mark T. Esper

A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times

Mark T. Esper
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Today: @wutrain on "Ask the Mayor"; @trenni on Brittney Griner; @metheridge on her upcoming City Winery shows; @MarkTEsper on his book, "A Sacred Oath"; @JohnKingCNN on the latest in politics. Listen: https://www.wgbh.org/news/boston-public-radio

Paperback, 2023

$24.99$12.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Tangled Up in Blue: Policing the American City, Rosa Brooks

Tangled Up in Blue: Policing the American City

Rosa Brooks
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Today we're on tape, bringing you some of our favorite conversations, including: Dylan Thuras on his book, "Gastro Obscura." Jelani Cobb on his book, "THe Essential Kerner Commission Report." Rosa Brooks on her book, "Tangled Up in Blue." Listen: https://t.co/7nJ1ZcJz8P

Paperback, 2022

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew, Michael W. Twitty

Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew

Michael W. Twitty
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Up next: Michael W. Twitty, @KosherSoul, is a chef and author of “Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew.” He’ll join us to discuss that journey. Tune in: https://t.co/7nJ1ZcK6Yn

Paperback, 2023

$21.99$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Perfectly Good Food: A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking, Margaret Li

Perfectly Good Food: A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking

Margaret Li
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Co-authors @ireneshiangli and Margaret Li join to discuss their new book “Perfectly Good Food: A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking.” Join us live at the library or tune in: https://t.co/7nJ1ZcK6Yn

Paperback, 2023

$28.00$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Transit, J. D. Smith

Transit

J. D. Smith
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Today: @EJDionne on the latest in politics; @JimAloisi & Stacy Thompson @StreetsBoston on transit priorities; @asbryantmantha & Dr. Nicole Smith on doula services in Boston; @revimonroe @EmmettGPriceIII on religion in Congress; @rblancopoet on Dolly Parton.https://t.co/7nJ1ZcJz8P

Paperback, 2022

$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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