Nancy's Bookshelf
Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m.
Each week host Nancy Wiegman talks to local, regional and national writers about their latest projects. Nancy's Bookshelf airs on NSPR Fridays at 10 a.m.
Latest Episodes
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Luke Barr, the grandnephew of acclaimed food writer M.F.K. Fisher, has released his new book, The Secret History of French Cooking.
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In "Nations Apart," journalist Woodard argues that America's deep political divisions stem from historically rooted regional cultures.
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Rick Berens, while a student at Chico State, was arrested and subsequently incarcerated for five months after selling 0.25 grams of cocaine. His book details his time in both the Butte County Jail and the Vacaville Prison.
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Two Chico writers who each had prior professions before becoming writers. Mike Paull, a former dentist, writes mysteries, and Les Hait, a former lawyer, writes poetry.
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A young California girl, Liese Greensfelder, found herself accidentally taking care of animals on a very old farm in Norway.
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Two guests who have had other careers before they became fiction writers.
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Author Harry Steven Ackley‘s novel offers a fresh perspective on AI.
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Jamie Johnston's early life included growing up a rebel in a contract with the Beatles' record producer alongside her songwriting partner. She eventually relocated to Paradise.
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Chico author and retired US Navy Captain Gary Carter writes stories of his life as a pilot on aircraft carriers, then as a pilot for Delta Airlines
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Retired professor Rebecca Knuth spent two years in London studying creative writing and tour guiding.