Nancy's Bookshelf

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.

Jamie Johnston's early life included growing up a rebel in a contract with the Beatles' record producer alongside her songwriting partner. She eventually relocated to Paradise.

Chico author and retired US Navy Captain Gary Carter writes stories of his life as a pilot on aircraft carriers, then as a pilot for Delta Airlines

Retired professor Rebecca Knuth spent two years in London studying creative writing and tour guiding.

Chico-based author and artist Michelle Ott shares insights from her four seasons in Antarctica through her captivating words and illustrations.

Redding native Ed Mann wrote a memoir to show the reality of war and the lessons we need to learn from it.

An emergency room doctor, Steven Zlotowski, recalls the COVID years at Enloe Medical Center.

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

Chico Enterprise Record Biblio File columnist Dan Barnett joins Nancy to look back at local writers who published books in 2025.

Jamie Johnston's early life included growing up a rebel in a contract with the Beatles' record producer alongside her songwriting partner. She eventually relocated to Paradise.

Chico State University history professor Michael Magliari clarifies possible misconceptions about Chico founding father John Bidwell.

Two award-winning authors who teach college literature and writing courses.