Nancy Wiegman
Host, Nancy's BookshelfNancy Wiegman has a master's degree in French linguistics from Indiana University and taught yoga and foreign languages at CSU Fresno and the College of Charleston before moving to Chico in 1990.
For seven years she acted and danced in productions such as Singin' in the Rain, Mary Poppins, The Real Inspector Hound, Biloxi Blues, and Steel Magnolias.
In 1999, Nancy was named Outstanding Woman of Chico and received a Maggie Award in 2002.
She directed the yoga program at Chico Sports Club and has been teaching yoga there since 1994.
She became a classical announcer at KCHO in 1990 and often hosted the hourlong call-in show "I-5 LIVE!" on North State Public Radio, occasionally Weekend Showcase, and started Nancy's Bookshelf in July of 2007 after producing a series of four-minutes spots called "Health Desk," which aired during All Things Considered.
Nancy is also a certified pilgrim, having walked sections of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain and France many times beginning in 2005.
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Author Harry Steven Ackley tangles with faith and purpose in his novel “Our Lady of West 74th Street.” Also, Chico author Glynda-Lee Hoffmann explains the Kabbalah. -
His book, "Birds at Night: Poems," is his first book-length collection of poetry, exploring themes of loss, trauma, PTSD, and familial relationships. -
Dr. Greg Sazima's Practical Mindfulness: A Physician's No-Nonsense Guide to Meditation for Beginners is the perfect guide to help others understand the basics of meditation. -
"It's All About the Hair," a new book collaboration between Princess Diana's hairdresser Richard Dalton and Curator of the Princess Diana Museum Renae Plant, promises touching accounts of the beloved princess's life. -
To learn more about these poets, click on their names.
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Psychiatrist Dr. Bernard Beitman explores the range of explanations for coincidences. -
Jeremy Enger talks about a hit television show and Teresa Matthews discusses her reference guide for navigating the various aspects of living with cancer. -
A former Chico firefighter has written her first novel about her experiences, and the owner of a local bookstore discusses what they have to offer the Chico community. -
Long-time Chico resident Scott Huber uses his own experiences to write about two types of migrants across our southern border: human and animal.
