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IPR's 2025 holiday book guide

Covers of selected books including "Minor Black Figures," "Here Comes the Sun," "Strata," and "The Phoebe Variations" are displayed.

Expert readers share the best new fiction and nonfiction books to give and receive in this holiday season.

Books recommended by:

  • Jan Weismiller, co-owner of Prairie Lights
  • Tim Budd, buyer at Prairie Lights
  • Linzi Murray, owner of Reading in Public Bookstore and Cafe

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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.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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.