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.
Boston Public Radio on X
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

Boston Marathon: How to Qualify
Jeff Galloway
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
From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life
Arthur C. Brooks
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
Corrections in Ink: A Memoir
Keri Blakinger
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
Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber
Andy Borowitz
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
Hearts Touched with Fire: How Great Leaders Are Made
David Gergen
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
A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times
Mark T. Esper
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
Tangled Up in Blue: Policing the American City
Rosa Brooks
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
Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew
Michael W. Twitty
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
Perfectly Good Food: A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking
Margaret Li
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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J. D. Smith
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