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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.... more
FAQs about Nancy's Bookshelf:How many episodes does Nancy's Bookshelf have?The podcast currently has 520 episodes available.
April 29, 2026Nancy's Bookshelf: America’s involvement in the Vietnam WarFormer California reporter Jack Cheevers has written a book that will change your understanding of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War....more53minPlay
April 22, 2026Nancy's Bookshelf: Two writers formerly at Chico StateA rebroadcast of a 2008 interview with President Paul Zingg, who died April 9, 2026, and retired faculty member Steve Metzger....more53minPlay
April 15, 2026Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: A show about kindnessJeremy Enger talks about a hit television show and Teresa Matthews discusses her reference guide for navigating the various aspects of living with cancer....more53minPlay
April 09, 2026Nancy's Bookshelf: Inside the French food worldLuke Barr, the grandnephew of acclaimed food writer M.F.K. Fisher, has released his new book, The Secret History of French Cooking....more53minPlay
April 01, 2026Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: Clashing cultures and a divided nationIn "Nations Apart," journalist Woodard argues that America's deep political divisions stem from historically rooted regional cultures....more53minPlay
March 25, 2026Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: From Chico State to Cheers with Rick BerenRick 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....more53minPlay
March 18, 2026Nancy's Bookshelf: Chico writers tackle mystery and poetryTwo 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....more53minPlay
March 11, 2026Nancy's Bookshelf: Farming in NorwayA young California girl, Liese Greensfelder, found herself accidentally taking care of animals on a very old farm in Norway....more53minPlay
March 04, 2026Nancy's Bookshelf: Switching roles into fiction writingTwo guests who have had other careers before they became fiction writers....more53minPlay
February 25, 2026Nancy's Bookshelf: A closer look at AIAuthor Harry Steven Ackley‘s novel offers a fresh perspective on AI....more53minPlay
FAQs about Nancy's Bookshelf:How many episodes does Nancy's Bookshelf have?The podcast currently has 520 episodes available.