World Cafe Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
World Cafe on XWorld Cafe is produced by @WXPNFM in Philadelphia. It is hosted by Raina Douris (@RahRahRaina), along with contributing host Stephen Kallao (@stephenkallao).

Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol
Steve JonesJones shares stories from his raw, honest and heartfelt new memoir, 'Lonely Boy: Tales From A Sex Pistol' which was recently adapted for a limited TV series on @FXNetworks #Pistol. https://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/2017/02/20/515850584/sex-pistols-steve-jones-on-world-cafe
Paperback, 2018
$21.99Member price:$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Storm Queen
Marissa DobsonThe force of nature talks about her new album, Storm Queen, how she discovered her voice and what "America" means to a person who grew up in Melbourne, Australia. It's #GraceCummings on the World Cafe. https://www.npr.org/2022/07/30/1114732893/grace-cummings-talks-storm-queen-on-world-cafe
Paperback, 2013
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Girl, Interrupted
Susanna Kaysen.@aimeemann looked to Susannah Kaysen's memoir 'Girl, Interrupted' when crafting her latest album. On today's session, she talks on how her writing process changed in order to capture some of the more intense moments and characters in the book. Tune in! http://playlist.worldcafe.org/world-cafe-playlist-01-13-2022-aimee-mann/
Paperback, 1994
$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Inspired: An Activity Book for Writers
M. M. JohnHappy album release day, @jennylewis! You can hear AND see Nashville all over the new record Joy’All: it was produced by Dave Cobb, has a song inspired by John Prine, and more. Listen as she talks about it with @RahRahRaina on today’s Cafè. https://t.co/ofW5zhD0nV
Paperback, 2020
$15.00Member price:$7.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century: Stories
George R. R. MartinToday, we continue our dive into the archives for our 30th Anniversary! Hear @JanelleMonae's 2010 session, and producer George Martin's stories from @thebeatles' Sgt. Pepper! Plus, another inductee to the “30 Under 30” list. Tune in! #WC30 https://t.co/ZDwIVb4HfC
Paperback, 2001
$23.00Member price:$11.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Only the Strong Survive: Memoirs of a Soul Survivor
Jerry ButlerToday's #WCBackCover, @springsteen covers "Only The Strong Survive" by Jerry Butler. 🎵
Paperback, 2004
$26.00Member price:$13.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Still Alright: A Memoir
Kenny LogginsIn his memoir, titled Still Alright, @kennyloggins chronicles his journey to becoming one of the best-selling artists of the 1980s. https://t.co/EHdirkUNet
Paperback, 2023
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book