To wrap up 2025 on a festive note, hosts Rick Ganley, Joe Boehnlein and Kate McNally invited listeners to dig deep into the holiday canon — surfacing under-appreciated classics, forgotten favorites, and a few delightful surprises along the way.

Join us for recommendations from literary fiction to romance; new favorites that flew under the radar but are worth seeking out.

The Granite State is brimming with cheer, carols, and cookies, so we’re gifting you a few extra event ideas this week.

To wrap up 2025 on a festive note, NHPR hosts Rick Ganley and Joe Boehnlein are bringing you two full hours of under-appreciated holiday tunes—all requested by listeners like you.

As 2025 comes to an end, NHPR is celebrating the holiday season with a rich lineup of festive programming, musical traditions, and storytelling specials designed to bring warmth, reflection, and joy.

Tune in to Kate McNally's visit with The Faux Paws, a band whose music defies labeling.

A debut novel set in 13th century Bruges, a young woman’s exploration of faith, agency and love, with surprising resonance for today.

We found so many fun options this week, we couldn’t limit it to just 10 ideas.

David Lowery is the creative force behind Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven. In this intimate hour of music and story telling, Lowery performs songs from his new solo album, “Fathers, Sons and Brothers”, chronicling his adventurous four-decade journey through indie rock and alt-country.

Celebrate the holiday season with music, winter walks and more across the Granite State.