This excerpt from Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s novel “Woman of Light” introduces protagonist Luz Lopez ;and her family in the vivid light of 1930s Denver.
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Kali Fajardo-Anstine yearned to tell stories reflecting her “woven ancestry”
Kali Fajardo says her novel “Woman of Light” leans on classic Western film and stands as a paean to her ancestors — and to Denver.
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Explore Booksellers has novel suggestions for April reading
The staff at Explore Booksellers in Aspen recommends novels revolving around saving the planet, personal rebellion and intellectual breakthroughs about nothing.
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Out West Books has some reading suggestions for April
The staff at Out West Books in Grand Junction recommends three murder mysteries featuring amateur sleuths and protagonists…of a certain age.
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“Searching for Closure” moves across time and space with an ultimate eye toward…karma?
In “Searching for Closure,” author Iona Morrison melds elements of the supernatural with a present-day mystery unfolding in the Old West town of Tombstone.
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The staff at Poor Richard’s Books has your reading suggestions for April
The folks at Poor Richard’s Books in Colorado Springs recommend a novel about resilience, a memoir featuring pronouns and a gorgeous catalog of stones.
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Old Firehouse Books has your reading suggestions to close out March
Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins recommends a Newberry winner’s latest novel, interconnected short stories a fascinating look at moths.
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“Bonnie In-Between” examines one girl’s challenge coping with divorce
In “Bonnie In-Between,” author Linda L. Osmundson offers a portrait of a hot Texas day, a long-awaited letter and a child’s longing for an unlikely reunion.
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The staff at The Bookies has suggestions for March reading
Denver’s kid-oriented bookstore , “The Bookies,” recommends some titles geared to young readers, including a picture book by a Colorado author/illustrator.
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What Explore Booksellers suggests for your March reading list
For March the staff at Aspen’s Explore Booksellers recommends a short story collection, a novel of self-discovery and a short book that explores a whimsical what-if.