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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 475 episodes available.
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
March 07, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Miriam Horn & Robert GlennonHow do we conserve our valuable land and water resources? New York Times best-selling author Miriam Horn continues her look at conservation in America through the livelihood of five American families, and author Robert Glennon tells us what we can do about America's water crisis. This week join Nancy for conversations with two authors who wrote books about land and water conservation....more53minPlay
February 28, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Miriam HornIn her latest book, New York Times best-selling author Miriam Horn looks at conservation in America through the livelihood of five American families. She works for the Environmental Defense Fund and will be in Chico this Friday, March 2nd at the Sierra Nevada Brewery. This week join Nancy for a conversation with the author of Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman: Conservation Heroes of the American Heartland ....more53minPlay
February 21, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Carson MedleySport is unscripted drama. Author Carson Medley spent a year observing the Chico State basketball team and its inspirational coach, and has now written a book about that season. This week join Nancy for a conversation with the author of Through the Red Door: The Eternal Season of Coach Clink and the Division II Chico State Wildcats ....more53minPlay
February 14, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Stories Of LoveIn celebration of Valentine's Day, Nancy asked various community members to share their love stories old and new. This week join Nancy for these stories, plus humorist Eric Miller drops by to tell us how he needs help with Valentine's Day....more53minPlay
February 07, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Peggy Jennings-SevereWhat does it mean to be wise? Retired Butte College administrator Peggy Jennings-Severe explored this question with three generations of her family. They share their advice for leading a meaningful and honorable life. This week join Nancy for a conversation with the author of Life Talks: Wisdoms ....more53minPlay
January 31, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Janja LalichYou 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 ....more53minPlay
January 24, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Mary RoachAward-winning investigative journalist Mary Roach writes humorously about weird science. In her latest book she examines the curious science of humans at war. She will be in Laxson Auditorium on the Chico State Campus on February 5th. This week join Nancy for a conversation with the best-selling New York Times author of Grunt ....more53minPlay
January 17, 2018Nancy's Bookshelf: Annie O'NeilAuthor and pilgrim Annie O'Neil is the director/producer of a documentary about a man named Phil who dreamed of walking the 500-mile pilgrimage across Spain to Santiago. This week join Nancy for a conversation with two local pilgrims and the author of Everyday Camino with Annie ....more53minPlay
FAQs about Nancy's Bookshelf:How many episodes does Nancy's Bookshelf have?The podcast currently has 475 episodes available.