Author Heather Hamilton weaves her experiences, discourses on religion, and the Bible to help readers form their ideas about spirituality.

You may think that cults are bizarre groups that only strange people inhabit, but sociologist Janja Lalich says that by studying cults we can learn about our place in the world. This week join Nancy for a conversation with a cult survivor about her book, Escaping Utopia: Growing Up in a Cult, Getting Out, and Starting Over.

E.M. Liddick relives his fall from grace and searches for a way back home. His book, "All the Memories That Remain: War, Alzheimer's, and the Search for a Way Home," is a tribute to his journey from war, his father's diagnosis of Alzheimer's, and finding meaning in what remains.

Stephen Arrington is an award-winning author and a motivational and drug education speaker. In his latest, "In DeLorean's Shadow: The Drug Trial of The Century by The Sole Surviving Defendant," he walks you through the trials and tribulations of his past from utter darkness to the shining light.

Author and wildlife tour guide Scott Huber explores the history of Yellowstone.

Novelist Emily Gallo writes about a character in a transitional period, a liminal space. Also, Butte College English teacher Finn Kraemer tells us about his writing classes.

Chico author David Bruhn pays tribute to the legacy of Chico State track and field and cross country programs in Stride Out.

Chico writer-photographer Douglas Keister explores his childhood during the 1950s and 60s in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Author Darren Chitwood explores addiction and hopes his stories will help others find their path to recovery.

Author Gayle Kimball chats about her book "The Mysteries of Reality: Dialogues with Visionary Scientists."