Nancy's Bookshelf

In her memoir "Midstream: A Life Remade in 50 Swims," fourth-generation Chicoan Kate Washington chronicles diving feet first into a new life.

Chico author Douglas Keister‘s 49th book explores love, loss, and self-exploration. This novel features a 15th-century painting, The Garden of Earthly Delights, that hangs in the Prado Museum in Madrid.

Retired professor Pamela Geisel Plemmons is an expert in home orchard management, sustainable landscape practices, and integrated pest management.

Stephan Talty's new book tells the true story of American archaeologists turned OSS spies who protected relics from Nazis during WWII.

Two Chico authors— psychotherapist Natalie Stromberg and satirist Robyn Alana Engel.

Two Chico authors recently released books tackling different topics, from a sci-fi thriller to loss and grief.

Katie Simmons is a wildfire recovery professional working in local government in Butte County. She oversees long-term recovery for the 2018 Camp Fire and other California fires.

Only two months after moving to Chico, lecturer and author Linda Crill was diagnosed with cancer. Her experiences led her to write a book, Cancer InsideOut.

Former California reporter Jack Cheevers has written a book that will change your understanding of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War.

NPR Weekend Edition host Scott Simon has authored a new book reflecting on his life through his various pets. Additionally, former Green Beret Jim Hasse released a short story collection based on his background as an undercover detective and federal inspector.

Local author Phil Knudson has written a murder mystery about the chaos that erupts when two old friends reunite after a decade apart.

A rebroadcast of a 2008 interview with President Paul Zingg, who died April 9, 2026, and retired faculty member Steve Metzger.

Jeremy Enger talks about a hit television show and Teresa Matthews discusses her reference guide for navigating the various aspects of living with cancer.

Luke Barr, the grandnephew of acclaimed food writer M.F.K. Fisher, has released his new book, The Secret History of French Cooking.

In "Nations Apart," journalist Woodard argues that America's deep political divisions stem from historically rooted regional cultures.

Rick 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.

Two 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.

A young California girl, Liese Greensfelder, found herself accidentally taking care of animals on a very old farm in Norway.

Two guests who have had other careers before they became fiction writers.

Author Harry Steven Ackley‘s novel offers a fresh perspective on AI.