Book Reviews

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.

A young California girl, Liese Greensfelder, found herself accidentally taking care of animals on a very old farm in Norway.

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.

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

Retired professor Rebecca Knuth spent two years in London studying creative writing and tour guiding.

Chico-based author and artist Michelle Ott shares insights from her four seasons in Antarctica through her captivating words and illustrations.

Redding native Ed Mann wrote a memoir to show the reality of war and the lessons we need to learn from it.

An emergency room doctor, Steven Zlotowski, recalls the COVID years at Enloe Medical Center.

In "Nations Apart," journalist Woodard argues that America's deep political divisions stem from historically rooted regional cultures.

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.