Mark Cushing on his latest book Pet Nation and the evolution of America's relationships with pets. He describes the current situation of pet ownership in America.

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Nancy's Bookshelf: Mark Cushing, Deborah Rawlings, Matt Fidler & Richard Parker #642

Host Nancy Wiegman speaks with New York Times bestselling author Martin Dugard. His latest, Taking Paris is now available.

Nancy's Bookshelf: Martin Dugard #641

Local researcher Maris Thompson collected stories of immigration in the German American Midwest during World War I. Award-winning NPR journalist Tom Gjelten talked to immigrant families in Virginia for his book A Nation of Nations.

Best Of Nancy's Bookshelf: Maris Thompson & Tom Gjelten

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

Nancy's Bookshelf: Steven T. Callan #640

Sallie Weissinger's latest book, Yes, Again: (Mis)adventures of a Wishful Thinker, this laughter-through-tears memoir, Sallie Weissinger, a late-in-life widow, recounts the highs and lows of navigating the tricky online dating world of the 2000s.

Nancy's Bookshelf: Sallie Weissinger #639

Sallie Weissinger's upcoming book, Yes, Again: (Mis)adventures of a Wishful Thinker, this laughter-through-tears memoir, Sallie Weissinger, a late-in-life widow, recounts the highs and lows of navigating the tricky online dating world of the 2000s.

Author Terry L. Hunter takes you on a spiritual journey. In his book Witness: Hearing the Voice of God, he shares how his speaking experiences with God changed his life.

Nancy's Bookshelf: Terry L. Hunt #639

Author and Morning Edition co-host Steve Inskeep details the story of John and Jessie Frémont, the husband and wife team who in the 1800s were instrumental in the westward expansion of the United States.

Best Of Nancy's Bookshelf: Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep

Diary From the Dome: Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina is a memoir written by Paul Harris and was the first one written about what it was like inside of the Louisiana Superdome during Hurricane Katrina. Also, Nationally known humorist, author, and motivational speaker Jeanne Robertson passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. We look back at a classic segment with the dearly departed writer of Don’t Let the Funny Stuff Get Away.

Nancy's Bookshelf: Paul Harris & Jeanne Robertson

Diary From the Dome: Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina is a memoir written by Paul Harris and was the first one written about what it was like inside of the Louisiana Superdome during Hurricane Katrina. Also, Nationally known humorist, author, and motivational speaker Jeanne Robertson passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. We look back at a classic segment with the dearly departed writer of Humor: The Magistrate of Genie.

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.

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