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With Opening Day only a week away, what better time to revisit @EmilyNemens talking baseball with @nprscottsimon during a second visit in October 2020 after the publication of THE CACTUS LEAGUE. Her new novel, CLUTCH, published last month. youtu.be/Eo265MZZKns?si…

@nprscottsimon With Opening Day only a week away, what better time to revisit @EmilyNemens talking baseball with @nprscottsimon during a second visit in October 2020 after the publication of THE CACTUS LEAGUE. Her new novel, CLUTCH, published last month. youtu.be/Eo265MZZKns?si…

NO Open Book tonight because of previous commitment. Perhaps our friend and archvist @srobrien2 can help out?

R.I.P. Len Deighton (1929-2026), brilliant master of spy fiction. The favorite for many of us. theguardian.com/books/2026/mar…

@nprscottsimon @Substack @X Happy anniversary! The very first Open Book episode, March 16, 2020 with guest Robert Siegel and @nprscottsimon - still going strong. youtu.be/CAXMI--9NJo

Our Open Book will read John F. Burns 1992 dispatch from Sarajevo that alerted the world--and certainly me--to what was at stake there. RIP John, and thanks. 6;15 pm et 3:15 pm pt @Substack live RT @X

@7sistersfarm Lend me your steers? Hy-steer-ical.

Synergy: Local NPR affiliate @WDIYFM sponsoring the Allentown Symphony.

@nprscottsimon Finishing the cat!

Just opened a box.

YouTube: youtu.be/fl-wPeLfjE8?si…

Frank Schubert, Litanei auf das Fest Allerseelen performed by Bryn Terfel, Llŷr Williams. Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/3TVuuioP…

In case anyone missed it, @nprscottsimon was in the studio last month recording another segment of his upcoming book, out in May, ULYSSES S CAT AND OTHER ANIMALS I HAVE KNOWN. Enjoy! x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

@nprscottsimon In case anyone missed it, @nprscottsimon was in the studio last month recording another segment of his upcoming book, out in May, ULYSSES S CAT AND OTHER ANIMALS I HAVE KNOWN. Enjoy! x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Scott Simon’s Open Book: David Margolick on WHEN CAESAR WAS KING. Sid Caesar's history-making streak into television. So many famed names started in that writer's room. open.substack.com/pub/scottsimon…

@nprscottsimon In May, 2020, @nprscottsimon introduced Phuc Tran’s edgy memoir SIGH, GONE. Later, Tran wrote: “I am delighted to have been called a jerk by Scott Simon.” Find out why in this Open Book time capsule (and read Tran’s book!) pscp.tv/w/1OdKrqWwwRzxX

No Open Book tonight as we return from assignment. But perhaps our friend and archivist @srobrien2 can help us out? And please join us Friday night for our promo of this week's show. NPR's reporters and producers are in place to bring you the news.

In May, 2020, @nprscottsimon introduced Phuc Tran’s edgy memoir SIGH, GONE. Later, Tran wrote: “I am delighted to have been called a jerk by Scott Simon.” Find out why in this Open Book time capsule (and read Tran’s book!) pscp.tv/w/1OdKrqWwwRzxX

@nprscottsimon An Open Book time capsule featuring @nprscottsimon visiting with @azarnafisi in the first on location session from March 2022, on READING DANGEROUSLY.

Our Open Book reads from Azar Nafisi's classic READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN. Culture and life in Tehran in the 90's, especially for women. open.substack.com/pub/scottsimon…

An Open Book time capsule featuring @nprscottsimon visiting with @azarnafisi in the first on location session from March 2022, on READING DANGEROUSLY.

Thinking of and praying for Fr Jim upon the passing of his beloved mother. An Open Book time capsule from 2021 with @nprscottsimon and @JamesMartinSJ discussing his book LEARNING TO PRAY. pscp.tv/w/1yNGaWdpNlrxj

@nprscottsimon Happy birthday to Caroline!

Feb 28 a few years ago, a bright star appeared over France and Caroline Richard entered our world. Proust said, "How smart! Would she like a madeleine?" Coco Chanel said, "How elegant!" Napoleon said, "I should have asked her advice about Russia." Today, she lights up the world.

@nprscottsimon @X An Open Book time capsule from exactly one year ago with @rapscallison and FAGIN THE THIEF. youtube.com/live/R8URxjbwK…

To our fans on @X: trying to do our promo for tomorrow's show, but getting daunted by tech problems right now. Will try to work them out. If we can't, we still hope to join you 7:30 AM ET tomorrow to watch us record show essay and billboards. Hope to see you then!