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Cedar Rapids native's book selected for Oprah's book club

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Nathan Hill's Wellness is the story of Jack and Elizabeth, a couple who sees their relationship and understanding of each other change over the course of their marriage.

Author Nathan Hill discusses his new novel Wellness, which Oprah Winfrey recently selected for her book club. Hill's second novel follows the lives of Jack and Elizabeth, as they attempt to navigate their marriage and parenthood in a society with ever-changing expectations surrounding healthy living. Hill is an Iowa native and will be at the Iowa City Book Festival on October 14.

Then, Director of Free Expression and Education at PEN America, Jonathan Friedman, joins the show to discuss Banned Books Week and recent book challenges in Iowa and around the country.

Guests:

  • Nathan Hill, author
  • Jonathan Friedman, director, Free Expression and Education at PEN America
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.