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A “Between Two Covers” segment poster is displayed at The Bookworm bookstore, surrounded by bookshelves and reading displays.

A poster promoting the “Between Two Covers” segment stands out at The Bookworm bookstore in Omaha, celebrating local readers and literary voices.

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By Gabriel Escalera

Wrap Up Summer with Staff Picks from The Bookworm

August 6th, 2025

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As the summer winds down and back-to-school season looms, it’s the perfect moment to grab one last great book. On this edition of Pass the Popcorn, Arts Today turns the spotlight to The Bookworm, Omaha’s beloved independent bookstore, where the staff has pulled together a list of top-notch reads to finish the season strong.

From page-turning thrillers to thoughtful memoirs and inspiring fiction, The Bookworm team shares personal favorites—books they love, books that moved them, and books they can’t stop talking about.

Whether you’re soaking up the last warm afternoons or gearing up for fall routines, these recommendations offer the perfect literary send-off to summer.

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