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Ruth Franklin

American literary critic

2 episodes 1 podcast 2025–2026

Known For

NPR's Book of the Day

NPR's Book of the Day 2 episodes

Recent Appearances

NPR's Book of the Day

Shirley Jackson's biographer on the writer's ability to find evil in the ordinary

NPR's Book of the Day · Oct 22, 2026 · 8m

✨ Ruth Franklin discussed Shirley Jackson's life and literary impact.

Ruth Franklin

NPR's Book of the Day

Shirley Jackson’s biographer on the writer’s ability to find evil in the ordinary

NPR's Book of the Day · Oct 29, 2025 · 8m

✨ Biographer Ruth Franklin discusses Shirley Jackson's horror writing.

Ruth Franklin

All Podcasts

NPR's Book of the Day

NPR's Book of the Day 2 episodes