Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5630100/nx-s1-9560921" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Ahead of the holidays, NPR staffers give their recommendations for some of their favorite books of the year, covering everything from a sci-fi graphic novel to historical fiction. Sponsor Message Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/12/06/nx-s1-5630100/skip-the-holiday-parties-nprs-books-we-love-offers-many-fantastic-recommendations