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Out West Books staff picks
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Out West Books has some conservation titles for September

by The Colorado Sun 2:05 AM MDT on Sep 24, 20235:38 PM MDT on Sep 18, 2023

If rivers and the outdoor legacy of the West are your thing, owner Marya Johnston of Out West Books in Grand Junction has some required reading.

Poor Richard's Book Shoppe staff picks
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Poor Richard’s Books has some September suggestions

by The Colorado Sun 2:05 AM MDT on Sep 17, 202310:33 AM MDT on Sep 15, 2023

The staff from Poor Richard’s Books in Colorado Springs recommends volumes about nature, women who were WWII heroes and Icelandic elves.

The Bookies staff picks
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The Bookies Bookstore has August reads for children and adults

by The Colorado Sun 2:05 AM MDT on Aug 27, 20237:24 PM MDT on Aug 24, 2023

The staff at The Bookies Bookstore in Denver recommends an adult mystery/fantasy and two great stories — and some great illustrations — for kids.

Explore Booksellers staff picks
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Explore Booksellers suggests some riveting reads for August

by The Colorado Sun 2:05 AM MDT on Aug 20, 202311:10 AM MDT on Aug 16, 2023

The staff of Explore Booksellers in Aspen recommends a unique Silicon Valley novel, a ghost story and a time-travel mix of sci-fi and satire.

Out West Books staff picks
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Out West Books suggests the best books about books for August

by The Colorado Sun 2:05 AM MDT on Aug 13, 20234:28 PM MDT on Aug 10, 2023

Owner Marya Johnston of Out West Books in Grand Junction understandably has a soft spot for books about books and the people who sell them. Here are 3 faves.

Poor Richard's Book Shoppe staff picks
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Poor Richard’s Books has your reading suggestions for August

by The Colorado Sun 2:05 AM MDT on Aug 6, 202311:37 AM MDT on Aug 4, 2023

The staff at Poor Richard’s Books in Colorado Springs recommends a murder mystery, a graphic memoir on race and a deep dive into history.

Old Firehouse Books staff picks
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Old Firehouse Books has some midsummer book suggestions

by The Colorado Sun 2:05 AM MDT on Jul 30, 20233:45 PM MDT on Jul 24, 2023

Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins recommends novels of the Sri Lankan civil war, wedding plans gone awry and the magic of language.

Park Hill Community Bookstore staff picks
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Park Hill Community Bookstore suggests three compelling reads for July

by The Colorado Sun 2:05 AM MDT on Jul 23, 20232:11 PM MDT on Jul 19, 2023

The staff at the Park Hill Community Bookstore, a Denver nonprofit, recommends a collection about “witness trees,” a Pulitzer winner and a debut from a virtuoso author.

Explore Booksellers staff picks
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Explore Booksellers has some engaging suggestions for July reading

by The Colorado Sun 2:05 AM MDT on Jul 16, 202311:56 AM MDT on Jul 17, 2023

The staff of Explore Booksellers in Aspen recommends a riveting novella, a tale of devastating secrets and a celebrated release from Adrienne Brodeur.

The Bookies staff picks
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The Bookies has some hot suggestions for your July reading

by The Colorado Sun 2:05 AM MDT on Jul 9, 20235:45 PM MDT on Jul 7, 2023

The Bookies in Denver recommends two great beach reads and a novel paying homage to the former Colorado town of Iola.

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