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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe
Talk of Iowa

Books to get your hands on this holiday season

By Charity Nebbe,
Caitlin Troutman, Samantha McIntosh
Published November 27, 2024 at 7:00 AM CST
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Author Neil Gaiman once said, "Books make great gifts because they have whole worlds inside them."

With the holiday shopping season upon us, Talk of Iowa has a specially curated guide of books to appeal to any loved one.

Expert readers Jan Weismiller and Tim Budd of Prairie Lights Books in Iowa City and Amanda Lepper of Dog-Eared Books in Ames share their recommended books for adults for the 2024 season.

Guests:

  • Jan Weismiller, co-owner, Prairie Lights Books
  • Tim Budd, buyer, Prairie Lights Books
  • Amanda Lepper, co-owner, Dog-Eared Books
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Charity Nebbe
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.
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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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Samantha McIntosh
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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