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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe
Talk of Iowa

Put together your summer reading list

By Charity Nebbe,
Caitlin Troutman, Neve Kelley
Published June 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Find new fiction and nonfiction titles to add to your summer reading list with help from Iowa's independent booksellers.

One of the greatest pleasures of summer for is deciding what to read on vacation. On this episode of Talk of Iowa, find out about the best new books to add to your to-be-read pile.

Guests:

  • Jan Weissmiller, co-owner, Prairie Lights Books
  • Tim Budd, buyer, Prairie Lights Books
  • Ellyn Grimm, co-owner, Dog Eared Books
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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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Neve Kelley
Neve Kelley is a 2025 summer intern with IPR's talk show team and a senior at Oberlin College studying English, environmental studies and education. She is originally from Peoria, Illinois. Some of her favorite things to do in Iowa include going to shows at Codfish Hollow and the Englert, visiting different coffee shops and taking yoga classes.
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