//podcastplus.net/feed/nancys-bookshelf~7580862d 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. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:30:36 +0000 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/10/nancys-bookshelf-web.mp3 Chico author Jerry Allred's memoir offers a unique glimpse into a prominent Mormon polygamist family, chronicling his upbringing with a father, seven plural wives, and forty-seven siblings. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:33:00 +0000 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/10/nancys-bookshelf-web.mp3 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/09/nancys-bookshelf-09-24-2025-web.mp3 Dr. Kathleen Gabriel is a native Chicoan and a graduate of Chico State. She is currently an Associate Professor at the university and has authored various books and articles on underrepresented students. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:56:44 +0000 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/09/nancys-bookshelf-09-24-2025-web.mp3 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/09/nancys-bookshelf-09-17-2025-web.mp3 Chico diabetes nurse Beverly Thomassian wrote her book for health care professionals, but it contains information that is helpful to all of us. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:17:25 +0000 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/09/nancys-bookshelf-09-17-2025-web.mp3 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/09/nancys-bookshelf-09-10-2025-web.mp3 Chico retired professor Gayle Kimball offers tips for dealing with depression, fatigue, and insomnia, among other challenges. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:42:58 +0000 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/09/nancys-bookshelf-09-10-2025-web.mp3 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/09/nancys-bookshelf-09-03-2025-web.mp3 Two different tales of dealing with disaster. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:31:00 +0000 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/09/nancys-bookshelf-09-03-2025-web.mp3 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/08/nancys-bookshelf-08-27-2025-seg-c.mp3 Discover the captivating stories of Chico and Paradise as two local authors take you on a journey through their unique perspectives. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:00:29 +0000 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/08/nancys-bookshelf-08-27-2025-seg-c.mp3 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/08/nancys-bookshelf-08-20-2025-web.mp3 In his book "Feast of Light," David Schaffer, former director of the Chico Veterans Center, recounted his experiences serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:08:00 +0000 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/08/nancys-bookshelf-08-20-2025-web.mp3 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/08/20008-nancys-bookshelf-08-13-2025-web.mp3 Retired Game Warden Steven Callan has just published a second novel in his Game Warden Henry Glance series, which takes place in areas familiar to North Staters. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:57:56 +0000 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/08/20008-nancys-bookshelf-08-13-2025-web.mp3 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/08/20008-nancys-bookshelf-08-13-2025-web.mp3 Retired Game Warden Steven Callan has just published a second novel in his Game Warden Henry Glance series, which takes place in areas familiar to North Staters. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:57:56 +0000 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/08/20008-nancys-bookshelf-08-13-2025-web.mp3 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/08/nancys-bookshelf-08-06-2025-web.mp3 Long-time Chico resident Scott Huber uses his own experiences to write about two types of migrants across our southern border: human and animal. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:50:27 +0000 https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s42/audio/2025/08/nancys-bookshelf-08-06-2025-web.mp3