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Scott Simon is a esteemed author and journalist best known as the host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday. His work spans memoir, biography, fiction, and history, with a career that blends insightful storytelling and deep reporting. In addition to his prolific writing, Simon remains a trusted voice in public radio, delivering thoughtful analysis and engaging interviews that connect readers to the human experience behind the news.

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We've got you covered for upcoming appearances, book talks, and readings. Scroll to see biography highlights, notable works, and tour information. Secure your seats for live events with Scott Simon, and stay tuned for new releases and tour dates as they are announced.

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Upcoming appearances include a 2026 book tour stop at Par­nassus Books in Nashville on May 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM, and the 2027 Santa Fe Literary Festival from May 15–17. Follow Scott Simon for announcements about new projects, audio productions, and fresh perspectives on history, American life, and the craft of storytelling. For direct updates and more, check his official social channels and publisher pages.

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  • Book: My Cubs: A Love Story (2017)
  • Book: Home and Away: Memoir of a Fan (2000)
  • Book: Pretty Birds (2005)
  • Book: Windy City (2008)
  • Book: Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball (2002)
  • Book: Unforgettable (2010)
  • Audiobook: Swingtime for Hitler (2023)

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For reservations and tickets, we’ve got you—tune in for essential literary events, author talks, and intimate readings wherever Scott Simon appears.

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Quick Facts About Scott Simon - Author

  • Host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday.
  • Author of multiple books: My Cubs: A Love Story (2017), Home and Away: Memoir of a Fan (2000), Pretty Birds (2005), Windy City (2008), Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball (2002), Unforgettable (2010), and Swingtime for Hitler (audiobook, 2023).
  • Genres span memoir, fiction, biography, and history; he is primarily an author/journalist, not a recording artist.
  • 2025 inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame.
  • 2026 book tour stop: Par­nassus Books, Nashville – May 12, 2026 (6:00 PM).
  • 2027 literary event: Santa Fe Literary Festival – May 15–17, 2027.

Upcoming appearances include a 2026 book tour stop at Par­nassus Books in Nashville on May 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM, and the 2027 Santa Fe Literary Festival from May 15–17. Follow Scott Simon for announcements about new projects, audio productions, and fresh perspectives on history, American life, and the craft of storytelling. For direct updates and more, check his official social channels and publisher pages.

  • Book: My Cubs: A Love Story (2017)
  • Book: Home and Away: Memoir of a Fan (2000)
  • Book: Pretty Birds (2005)
  • Book: Windy City (2008)
  • Book: Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball (2002)
  • Book: Unforgettable (2010)
  • Audiobook: Swingtime for Hitler (2023)

For reservations and tickets, we’ve got you—tune in for essential literary events, author talks, and intimate readings wherever Scott Simon appears.

Follow Scott Simon for updates: Twitter/X: @nprscottsimon

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