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2024 summer book guide for grown ups

Iowa Public Radio | By Natalie Dunlap,
Charity Nebbe, Caitlin Troutman, Madeleine Willis
Published June 21, 2024 at 11:29 AM CDT
The book covers of "Same As It Ever Was" and "The Friday Afternoon Club"

Whether sitting on the beach or escaping the heat in the air conditioning, summer provides great opportunities to pick up a book! Check out these novels and nonfiction stories Iowa reading experts recommend.

Books recommended by:

To hear more about these books, <i>listen</i> to the Talk of Iowa podcast. <i>Charity Nebbe</i> hosts Talk of Iowa. <i>Caitlin Troutman</i> and <i>Madeleine Willis</i> produced this episode. 
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Natalie Dunlap
Natalie Dunlap is an award-winning digital producer and writer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa. Since 2024, Dunlap has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's digital audience.
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Charity Nebbe
Charity Nebbe is the host of 'Talk of Iowa'. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University.
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Caitlin Troutman
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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Madeleine Willis
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.
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