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.
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Nancy's Bookshelf: In the Soviet Union during the Cold War
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In her autobiography, Chico author Anya Stork describes what it was like to grow up in the Soviet Union during the Cold War.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: From Chico State to Cheers with Rick Berens
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When Rick Berens was a student at Chico State, he was arrested for selling 0.25 g of cocaine and incarcerated for five months. His book recounts his experiences in Butte County jail and Vacaville prison. He later had success writing and directing for television shows like Cheers.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: The history of the Yahi & a summer camp for young writers
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Steve Schoonover writes a history of the Northern California Yahi tribe. Also, Chico State University creative writing professor Sarah Pape facilitates a summer camp for young writers.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: A teenage riot and the 2024 Butte County Library Trivia Bee
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Chico author Anna Moore's debut novel, "Don't Pity the Desperate," is about a teenager in rehab. Also, humorist Eric Miller will co-host the 2024 Butte County Library Trivia Bee on Friday, October 25.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: A short swim in the Seine River
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Redding author Joel Stratte McClure made international news for swimming in the Seine River in Paris.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: The life and time of Ernest Hemingway
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Former Chico State professor Curtis DeBerg writes about what he and Hemingway had in common, including plane crashes.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: A son's quest to discover the China of his father's youth
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Edward Wong is the son of Chinese immigrants and was a diplomatic correspondent for the New York Times in Beijing. With his latest book, "At the Edge of Empire: A Family's Reckoning with China," he investigates his father's mysterious past in China.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: The power of language and the Truman Committee investigation
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Author Viorica Marian expands on the power of language, and NPR's Steve Drummond looks at how the Truman Committee investigated wartime corruption.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: The first and only history of publishing
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Veteran author Michael Castleman has written the first and only history of publishing.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: A cemetery expert tackles the subject of romance
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Chico author Douglas Keister’s 47th book is a romance mystery that draws on his experience as a cemetery expert.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: Wild raptors and the birds of Bidwell Park
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Bruce Haak has spent 50 years studying wild raptors. Chico ornithologist Roger Lederer tells us about the birds of Bidwell Park.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Country and religion with Gayle Kimball
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Retired professor Gayle Kimball taught courses in world religions at California State University Chico. Her 26th book explores religious issues by interviewing people from 13 countries.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Mother and son travel to Ukraine for a newborn
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Chico author Emily Gallo used her own experiences traveling to Ukraine with her son to pick up his baby, who was born to a surrogate, to fashion a suspenseful story about a mother and son who traveled to war-torn Ukraine.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Two guests offer advice based on their own life experiences
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A retired literature professor and occupational therapist offer life advice based on their respective work.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: Jennifer Jewell takes us on a journey that mirrors the life cycle of seeds
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Cultivating Place Host Jennifer Jewell's book "What We Sow" brings readers on a year-long journey exploring the impact of one of nature's most miniature manifestations—the simple seed.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Chico authors who have written mystery novels set in the Bay Area
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Two Chico authors share the Bay Area as their location for their latest mystery novels.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Experiencing the Temple of Man with Anyextee
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Chico author Anyextee spent two years in Egypt researching his book, "The Adept Initiate's Guide to Luxor Temple: Experiencing the Temple of Man Using the Esoteric Symbolist Approach."Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Wealth, love and the battle for a family fortune
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Liz Brown's book Twilight Man is a biography and mystery that tells the story of her ancestors.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Two authors who wrote books based on their own life experiences
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Health coach Daniella Forest helps readers tailor their wellness path to their unique bodies' needs. Chico State grad Terry Richardson was in the military and held a variety of jobs before becoming a college student. He emphasizes living by your optimistic future rather than that of others.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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Nancy's Bookshelf: The history of the Yahi & a summer camp for young writers
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Steve Schoonover writes a history of the Northern California Yahi tribe. Also, Chico State University creative writing professor Sarah Pape facilitates a summer camp for young writers.Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler tarafından oluşturuldu
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