# PROX RECS 2025: Best Books, Films & Career Advice from Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson & More

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Podcast: [In Proximity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-proximity-6039880)
Published: 2025-12-15T14:00:00+00:00
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Celebrate the holidays with IN PROXIMITY! Kicking off our series of holiday mini episodes, host Paola Mardo shares the best Prox Recs of 2025. Whether you’re looking for new books to read, films to watch, or advice to fuel your creative journey, this episode gathers this year’s pro recommendations on our podcast from Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Sev Ohanian, Steve Gehrke, Dolly Li, Ammar Mohamed, and more.

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