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Iowa's leading independent booksellers share 2024 summer reading list

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

What books — fiction and nonfiction — should adult readers add to their 2024 summer reading list?

It's the summer book show edition of Talk of Iowa and host Charity Nebbe is joined by Iowa's leading independent book store owners, buyers, and sellers, Jan Weismiller and Tim Budd of Praire Lights Books in Iowa City, and Molly Angstman of Three Bells Books in Mason City. The three share their top picks for adult summer reads both fiction and nonfiction.

Guests:

  • Jan Weismiller, co-owner, Prairie Lights Books
  • Tim Budd, buyer at Prairie Lights Books
  • Molly Angstman, co-owner and bookseller, Three Bells Books
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.
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.