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2024 holiday book guide for grown-ups

Several book covers of fiction and nonfiction book recommendations.

IPR’s reading experts share the next book you should curl up with in front of the fire — or consider gifting to the readers in your life!

Books recommended by:

  • Jan Weismiller, co-owner of Prairie Lights
  • Tim Budd, buyer at Prairie Lights
  • Amanda Lepper, co-owner of Dog-Eared Books in Ames

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.
Charity Nebbe is IPR's Talk of Iowa host. 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 bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
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.