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Book of the Day
One considered place to discover writing, authors and ideas worth carrying into the rest of the day.
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A reading recommendation with context.
Book of the Day pairs a focused recommendation with notes on the author, the central idea and why the work belongs in the wider conversation. New selections are published as VGN book coverage grows.
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