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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: Queen-Themed Reads
    Today for On The Shelf, Kerry from the Washoe County Library system brings us books about queens. For more books fit for royalty, tune in to KUNR on Mondays for new reads On The Shelf.
  • On The Shelf: Parenting and Nature
    Today for On The Shelf, Laurie from the Washoe County Library system brings us books about parenting with nature.
  • On The Shelf: Sci Fi Novellas
    Today for On The Shelf, Libby from the Washoe County Library system brings us books on the theme Sci Fi Novellas!
  • On The Shelf: Holocaust Remembrance
    Today for On The Shelf, Carla from the Washoe County Library system brings us books on the theme of the antisemitism and Holocaust remembrance-- because genocide doesn't begin with mass murder.
  • On The Shelf: Creepy Neighbors
    There’s something On The Shelf that’ll make you look over your shoulder this week! Aurora from the Washoe County Library System brings us a couple of books featuring the theme of creepy neighbors.
  • On The Shelf: Female-Led Fantasies
    On March 24th’s episode of On The Shelf , Bailey joins us from the Washoe County Library System to talk about a couple of fantasy picks featuring strong female leads in honor of National Womens’ History Month.
  • On The Shelf: Women In Science
    This week's On The Shelf features Terri from the Washoe County Library system. She brings us a couple of books about women in science.
  • On The Shelf: Books About Slowing Down
    Laurie From the Washoe County Library System has books this week about how we can slow down the pace of our lives.
  • On The Shelf: Audiobook Narrators
    Jennifer from the Washoe County Library System has recommendations this week on her favorite audiobook narrators who elevate great reads.
  • On The Shelf: Maintaining Relationships
    Becca from the Washoe County Library System has books this week on building and maintaining strong relationships. Join KUNR each week for a new book On The Shelf!