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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 483 episodes available.
May 16, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Noah Johnson & Terry RichardsonMotivational speaker Noah Johnson has created programs in youth centers and juvenile detention centers to inspire and motivate young men to overcome adversity and thrive. This week join Nancy for a conversation with the author of Boys VS Men: The Definition Of A Man . Also on the show, we talk with author Terry Richardson about his book, This Is How We Do It ....more53minPlay
May 09, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Gail Jenner & Valene SmithWhen America's pioneers headed west, the women of a wagon train had to provide food. How did pioneers in the old west do that? North State writer Gail Jenner looked into this question for her latest book. This week join Nancy for a conversation with the author of Sourdough Biscuits and Pioneer Pies: The Old West Baking Book ....more53minPlay
May 02, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: J. Jaye GoldGrass Valley author J. Jaye Gold says that the circumstances we find ourselves in have all the components we need for learning. This week join nancy for a conversation with the author of Justin Time: Autobiographical Stories from an American Spiritual Master ....more53minPlay
April 25, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Mary K. Jensen & Erika MailmanWhen former grant writer Mary K. Jensen traveled the world with her husband Rudy, he had a rule for every situation. She has written these down in a memoir, Rudy's Rules for Travel: Life Lessons from Around the Globe . This week join Nancy for a conversation about how a marriage of opposites survived world travel....more53minPlay
April 18, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Jan Condon & David LemmoChico author Jan Condon writes books introducing children to the existence of gut flora. Paradise author David Lemmo wrote and illustrated a book of Frankenstein stories. This weekend he will be participating in the bicentennial of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at the San Diego Comic Fest. This week join Nancy for conversations with two authors of children's books....more41minPlay
April 11, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Paul YoungThe featured speaker at this year's fundraiser for the Jesus Center is best-selling author Paul Young. Their Spring Luncheon takes place April 21. This week join Nancy for a conversation with Paul Young about The Shack , his novel that is a metaphor for the house we build inside ourselves....more53minPlay
April 04, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Denise MinorChico State Spanish professor Denise Minor's first book was about being a language teacher. In a new book, she shares the challenges of raising a child with special needs. This week join Nancy for a conversation with the author of No Screaming Jelly Beans: Trying to Pursue A Career While Raising A Son With Autism ....more53minPlay
March 28, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Wildflowers Of Northern CaliforniaThis is a good time of year for enjoying California's mountain flowers. Photographer Ken DeCamp has compiled a field guide with over 700 color images of wildflowers in the Trinity Alps. Plus, in another guide book, we get to know the wildflowers of Table Mountain near Oroville. This week join Nancy for a conversation about flowering plants of Northern California....more53minPlay
March 21, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Greg CootsonaIn his new book, Mere Science and Christian Faith , theologian Greg Cootsona argues against the idea that science and faith are inherently antagonistic. This week join Nancy for a conversation with a former pastor and author about bridging the divide between science and faith....more53minPlay
March 14, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Patt Lind-KyleDeath is an aspect of being human that is a taboo subject in our culture. In her latest book, Nevada City teacher and therapist Patt Lind-Kyle has advice for preparing for this inevitable transition. This week join Nancy for a conversation with the author of Embracing the End of Life: A Journey Into Dying & Awakening ....more53minPlay
FAQs about Nancy's Bookshelf:How many episodes does Nancy's Bookshelf have?The podcast currently has 483 episodes available.