Nancy's Bookshelf

Former Chico State faculty members provide two very different militia tales.

A Chico advocate for the mentally ill tells her son’s story. Also, the final chapter in Rex Ogle’s memoir trilogy tells his struggle of being unhoused after his father discovered he was gay.

Dillon Carroll pens Invisible Wounds: Mental Illness and Civil War Soldiers (Conflicting Worlds: New Dimensions of the American Civil War), a book that examines the effects of military service, particularly combat, on the psyches and emotional well-being of Civil War soldiers.

Bruce Haak has spent 50 years studying wild raptors. Chico ornithologist Roger Lederer tells us about the birds of Bidwell Park.

Chico coach Chuck Sheley published a book, "Smokejumpers and the CIA," which contains stories not found in the history books.

Now more than ever we need critical thinking. Retired professor Richard Parker gives us tips on thinking critically. Then New York Post journalist Reuven Fenton writes with humor.

Award-winning actor and Zen Buddhist priest Peter Coyote helps readers discover the Buddha's fundamental teachings and shows how they can be applied to contemporary daily life.

Former CIA officer writes a spy thriller, and NPR Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep describes the role of John C. Fremont’s wife.

Stephen Arrington is an award-winning author and a motivational and drug education speaker. In his latest, "In DeLorean's Shadow: The Drug Trial of The Century by The Sole Surviving Defendant," he walks you through the trials and tribulations of his past from utter darkness to the shining light.

Chico, feng shui consultant Valerie Althoff helps you gain a new awareness that you are the interior designer of your own life.

Author David A. Delgardo recounts his boyhood growing up in Chico, Calif.

Local author and poet Joan Goodreau presents her work, “Where to Next?" which explores everything from the personal effects of the California wildfires to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Also, author and medical journalist Michael Castleman dives into his latest, Sizzling Sex for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Maximize Erotic Pleasure at Any Age.

Chico author Paul Belz shares personal reflections and casual conversations about Chico’s crown jewel, Bidwell Park.

Author Viorica Marian expands on the power of language, and NPR's Steve Drummond looks at how the Truman Committee investigated wartime corruption.

Award-winning author Steven T. Callan celebrates the release of his first novel, "The Case Of The Missing Game Warden."

Two North State authors put forth their historian hats with their latest work.

Award-winning female sports columnist and author Joan Ryan writes about team chemistry in sports and whether it leads to winning.

Host Nancy Wiegman explores the history of the Chapmans with local author Michele Shover.

Author J.L. Wright's "Homeless Joy: An exposé in poetry" explores the journey through what it means to be homeless in America.