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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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Twitter

Joanne Mattern
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

On Now: Wall Street Journal tech reporter @JoannaStern discusses Elon Musk's strategy to turnaround Twitter. She'll also talk about Apple's new crash detection system and how Mark Zuckerberg is faring in the Metaverse. Listen Here: https://t.co/7nJ1ZcJz8P

Hardcover, 2016

$34.22$17.11 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Wish It Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics, Dan Shaughnessy

Wish It Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics

Dan Shaughnessy
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Today: @trenni on Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai; @wutrain on "Ask the Mayor"; @Dan_Shaughnessy on his new book, "Wish It Lasted Forever"; @JohnKingCNN on the DOJ's settlement with Parkland families. Listen: https://t.co/7nJ1ZcJz8P

Hardcover, 2021

$28.00$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Fire

Sebastian Junger
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Today we're on tape, bringing you some of our favorite conversations, including: Sebastian Junger on his book, "Freedom." Marcia Chatelain on her book, "Franchise." Elizabeth Hinton on her book, "America on Fire." Listen: https://t.co/7nJ1ZcJz8P

Paperback, 2002

$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America

Maggie Haberman
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Coming up: @maggieNYT joins us to discuss her new book on former President Trump, "Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America." Listen: https://t.co/7nJ1ZcJz8P

Hardcover, 2022

$32.00$16.00 + 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: Amoralman: A True Story and Other Lies, Derek Delgaudio

Amoralman: A True Story and Other Lies

Derek Delgaudio
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Today we're on tape, bringing you some of our favorite conversations, including: Don Lemon on his book, "This is the Fire." Sy Montgomery on her book, "The Hummingbird's Gift." Derek DelGaudio on his book, "Amoralman." Listen: https://www.wgbh.org/news/boston-public-radio

Paperback, 2022

$17.00$8.50 + 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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The You Kind of Kind

Nina West
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Coming up Next: Andrew Levitt, a.k.a. @NinaWest, joins us to talk about his role as Edna Turnblad in "Hairspray", his experience on Season 11 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and his new children's book “The You Kind of Kind”. Tune in on 89.7 or listen below: https://t.co/7nJ1ZcK6Yn

Hardcover, 2022

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: What's for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People: A Baking Book, Claire Saffitz

What's for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People: A Baking Book

Claire Saffitz
Boston Public RadioBoston Public Radio

Today: @ArthurCaplan on Dr. Fauci's departure; @CKummer on the return of hotel restaurants; @leung on the Orange Line; @MeredithGoldste on navigating family and relationships over the holidays; Claire Saffitz on her new cookbook, "What's for Dessert." https://t.co/7nJ1ZcrXKf

Hardcover, 2022

$37.50$18.75 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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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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