In “Food for Thought,” author Jerry Fabyanic presents essays touching on everything from anticipating death to the theological undertones of the Great Pumpkin.
SunLit
When he started writing a blog, Jerry Fabyanic gravitated toward essays
For a former English teacher, the essay form came instinctively. Then Jerry Fabyanic noticed a connection among his themes that provided the basis for “Food for Thought.”
Here’s what Park Hill Community Bookstore highlights for February
The volunteers at the Park Hill Community Bookstore recommend two companion volumes on geography plus a Coretta Scott King Book Award winner.
In “Fragile Saints,” a family visit peels back layers of pain, loss and love
In Claire Ibarra’s novel “Fragile Saints,” dreams and memories mingle as a woman recounts a visit to her Peruvian family that triggers reflection and revelation.
A year abroad led to Claire Ibarra’s intimate connection to Peru, and the inspiration for a novel
Influenced by Peruvian literary tradition, Claire Ibarra, author of “Fragile Saints,” invoked magical realism and — unexpectedly — colonialism.
What the staff at Explore Booksellers suggests you read this February
The folks at Aspen’s Explore Booksellers recommend a page-turner mystery, nuanced short stories about men and women and a remarkable collection of poetry.
In “Trees and Other Witnesses,” a story connects healing traditions to new life
Kathy Taylor’s short story “Tree of the Little Hands” describes a couple carving out a life and a family — in the shadow of a tree.
Nature and diverse cultures gave Kathy Taylor’s short stories their underpinnings
“Trees and Other Witnesses” author Kathy Taylor explains how an appreciation for nature, and a background living in other countries,, combined to produce standalone stories with some common threads.
What the staff at Out West Books suggests for your next great read this January
Out West Books owner Marya Johnston suggest four books: a Chinese family history plus three others that delve into Chinese culture — and lots of food — to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Sparks fly in “Undercover Outlaw,” but this coupling doesn’t go as planned
In “Undercover Outlaw,” author Gini Rifkin’s steamy Western romance, the two heroes finally give in to longing — but there’s a wrinkle in their anticipation.