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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What the staff at Old Firehouse Books suggests for your next great read
Folks at Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins offer a debut from an acclaimed author, a look at how to make cities liveable and a classic dark fantasy.
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In “Dad,” an adult son deals with Alzheimer’s growing effects on his father — and family
In “Dad,” a novel that draws from the author’s experience, a family wrestles with a parent prone to taking off across the country.
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Author Bob Seay notes his novel is largely autobiographical — including the 2 a.m. phone call
With “Dad,” author Bob Seay faced the challenge of relating Alzheimer’s devastating impacts with respect while acknowledging its toll on an entire family.
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In “Sister Liberty,” French refugees are taken in by a 19th-century American religious sect
Author Gregory Hill’s novel “Sister Liberty” explores the bargain of belonging amid the strange and staid, 19th-century fictional town of Solemn, Indiana.