Morning Edition Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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The Exchange: After the Firm
John GrishamMorning Edition[The storyline] lets the reader revisit some of the story beats of the first book, but it also touches on the core of what drives so much of Grisham's work — injustice.
Hardcover, 2023
$29.95$14.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
In the Blink of an Eye: An Autobiography
Mahmoud Abdul-RaufMorning EditionDecades before Colin Kaepernick took a knee, it was former NBA star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf whose life and career changed dramatically after he refused to stand for the national anthem. He spoke with @AMartinezLA about his new memoir, "In the Blink of an Eye." https://t.co/QqDJCBxHiT
Hardcover, 2022
$27.00$13.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto
George M. JohnsonMorning EditionGeorge M. Johnson's memoir "All Boys Aren't Blue" is one of the most banned books in the U.S. As an LGBTQ activist, Johnson expected backlash. And they say the support -- from readers, parents, teachers and librarians the book has helped -- is greater. https://t.co/7BqquuEQXt
Paperback, 2024
$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
White Noise: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Don DelilloMorning EditionDirector Noah Baumbach's film adaptation of Don DeLillo's 1985 novel "White Noise" is a satire of consumerism and mass media, wrapped in an extravagant disaster plot. He tells @NPRinskeep about why the "period piece" is as relevant as ever today. https://t.co/GSPm8xvEPC
Paperback, 2009
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Alive at the End of the World
Saeed JonesMorning EditionIn his new book, Alive at the End of the World, Saeed Jones (@theferocity) points to climate disaster, gun violence, and America's broader systemic failures — he also writes about a new relationship and falling in love. https://t.co/oVTILQdoqL
Paperback, 2022
$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?
Frederick DouglassMorning EditionIn June 2020, NPR asked five young descendants of Frederick Douglass to read and respond to excerpts of his famous speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Watch the powerful video here: https://t.co/MFZnmZvIuI
Paperback, 2021
$4.99$2.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Work: Searching for a Life That Matters
Wes MooreMorning Edition"It's humbling because Maryland has a complicated history with race," said Wes Moore. "But I did not run to make history... the assignment is to do the job, and do the work." Moore also said: "People are tired of being at people's throats...Maryland is ready to come together." https://t.co/9mjDFTIMyP
Paperback, 2015
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Memory Wars: Settlers and Natives Remember Washington's Sullivan Expedition of 1779
A. Lynn SmithMorning EditionOn International Holocaust Remembrance Day, listen to the story of one survivor's granddaughter, who moved to her ancestral homeland in Germany to reclaim her identity. Here's an excerpt from the podcast Memory Wars by @MalloryNoePayne: https://t.co/Iqh0WcpimC
Hardcover, 2023
$65.00$40.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)
It's Ok to Be Angry about Capitalism
Bernie SandersMorning EditionSen. Bernie Sanders speaks with @NPRinskeep about his new book, "It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism." He says there's nothing wrong with entrepreneurship and innovation: "What is bad is when a handful of corporations control sector after sector." https://t.co/mza9PDvlFB
Hardcover, 2023
$28.00$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Bible Memory Plan for Women: Morning & Evening Edition
Jean FischerMorning EditionBono sat down with Morning Edition's Rachel Martin to discuss his life, career and new memoir. Hear that conversation and read highlights here: https://t.co/XLopwbCjBw https://t.co/q8edlMxaK5
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