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On the Shelf
Mondays during Morning Edition at 6:42 and 8:42 a.m., during All Things Considered at 3:48 p.m., and at 9:20 p.m.
Hosted by Washoe County Library System

Every Monday, librarians from the Washoe County Library System offer book recommendations, new titles and fun suggestions to keep you reading.

Browse previous episodes on the Washoe County Library System’s website.

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  • On The Shelf: Thematic Road Trips
    You'll want to buckle up for this week's episode of On The Shelf! Laurie from the Washoe County Library System takes us on a joyride through some timely, thematic road trips.
  • On The Shelf: Epistolaries Picked by Christine
    For this week's On The Shelf, Christine from the Washoe County Library System has some epistolaries for us—they're novels whose authors tell the story using letters, diary entries or other documents rather than through a narrator.
  • On The Shelf: Dark Academia
    This time, Libby from the Washoe County Library system brings us books that give us a peek into a genre of fiction called 'dark academia'. Think dusty dark libraries, and gothic moods as you peruse what's On The Shelf this week.
  • On The Shelf: Aurora's Picks for Fans of "the Last Of Us".
    For this week's On The Shelf, Aurora from the Washoe County Library System has some books for fans of "The Last of Us". Start your week with a new read On The Shelf each Monday at KUNR public radio.
  • On The Shelf: Creativity-Sparking Reads
    For this week's On The Shelf, Sasha from the Washoe County Library System has some books to help us tap into our creativity. Join us each Monday at KUNR to find a new read On The Shelf weekly.
  • On The Shelf: Reads Inspired by Jane Austin's Life
    This time, Becca from the Washoe County Library system brings us books inspired by the life and works of Jane Austin. You can find our what's On The Shelf each Monday at KUNR (and join us on Tuesdays for what's available for the little ones, with On The Kids' Shelf!). Happy reading!
  • On The Shelf: The Human Psyche
    Today for On The Shelf, Jackie from the Washoe County Library system brings us books on mental health and exploring the human psyche.
  • On The Shelf: Bailey's Found Footage Horror Picks
    Today for On The Shelf, Bailey from the Washoe County Library system Bailey brings us books for fans of found-footage documentary-style scares and horror.
  • On The Shelf: Broadway Books
    Today for On The Shelf, Christine from the Washoe County Library system brings us non-fiction reads about composers, performers, and shows from the 'Great White Way'.
  • On The Shelf: Pride Month Picks
    Maya from the Washoe County Library system bring us Books available in Spanish and English for Pride Month. Find out what's On The Shelf each Monday at KUNR.