“In This Life or Another” introduces a man wrestling with a life in limbo
Melissa Payne's "In This Life or Another" places her protagonist somewhere near death on the way to confronting the value of his existence.
View ArticleMelissa Payne’s novel became a journey toward recognizing a meaningful life
"In This Life or Another" author Melissa Payne employed magical realism, a limbo between life and death, to lead her character to examine his choices.
View ArticleOut West Books suggests titles to set the mood for spooky season
Out West Books in Grand Junction recommends a tale of deceptive witches, a ghostly romance and a spooky Indigenous murder mystery.
View ArticlePoor Richard’s Books picks range from speculative to interplanetary
Poor Richard's Books in Colorado Springs recommends a tale of parthenogenetic birth, a Martian chronicle and a peek at the paranormal.
View ArticleIn “Out of Body” a ghost checks in on his former girlfriend
The short story "Phases" from Chris Vanjonack's debut collection, "Out of Body," delves into speculative fiction that reflects the human condition.
View ArticleItinerant Chris Vanjonack found change made short story collection possible
Author Chris Vanjonack's "Out of Body" short story collection imagines characters' possibilities amid escalating political, ecological, and public health disasters.
View ArticleOld Firehouse Books suggests titles from horror, fantasy, nonfiction
Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins recommends some dark Indigenous fiction, underground fantasy and a template for reimagining cities.
View ArticleIn “Appraisals,” a farm couple struggles as recession tests their marriage
In "Appraisals," author Claire Boyles introduces the characters working to live their dream on a family farm while fault lines appear in their relationship.
View ArticleAt crux of complex issues, Claire Boyles focused on her characters
Claire Boyles' debut novel, "Appraisals," found its voice when she explored the impact of ag and environmental concerns on relationships
View ArticleThe Bookies Bookstore suggests titles full of obits, sorcery, angst
The Bookies Bookstore in Denver recommends a novel about an obituary writer, a fantasy about magical beings and a helpful middle-school tale.
View ArticleExplore Books recommends three life-affirming titles
The staff from Explore Books in Aspen recommends books exploring secrets to long, happy life, seeking meaning and embracing family.
View ArticleRepeal of Roe, toxic politics inspired Ian Patterson’s latest speculative...
"Fruits of our Labor" author Ian Patterson leaned in to a provacative what-if that reflects how he grew up viewing life through a "feminist lens."
View ArticleOut West Books suggests tales of family struggle, mystery and a road novel
Out West Books in Grand Junction recommends a long-awaited follow up from the author of "The Help," a National Park thriller and an Indigenous adventure.
View ArticlePoor Richard’s Books suggests two mysteries, an ode to queer bookstores
Poor Richard's Books in Colorado Springs recommends a Longmire tale, a cold-case mystery and a look at how gay bookstores have been so much more.
View ArticleOld Firehouse Books sets the table with action-packed fiction titles
Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins recommends titles that invoke cooking, post-apocalyptic vacations and nature-infused magic.
View ArticleThe Bookies Bookstore explores the paranormal, superheroes and Ireland
The Bookies Bookstore in Denver suggests titles ranging from the return of Supergirl to a horror-tinged meditation on aging to a heartfelt Irish tale.
View ArticleExplore Books suggests complex, entertaining fiction titles
Explore Books in Aspen recommends a harrowing memoir, hot and sticky London literary fiction and an Agatha Christie mystery.
View ArticleIn “Red Sheet,” a star-studded L.A. lineup goes off the rails
In author James Ellroy's trademark style, "Red Sheet" central character Freddy Otash describes the performative grilling of the usual suspects.
View ArticleIn “The Turn,” an unsettling dream triggers waves of rising tension
In author Rachel Feder's gothic novella, "The Turn," her first venture into fiction, threads of horror begin with the cries of a teething baby.
View ArticleRachel Feder’s “Colorado Gothic” novella drew inspiration from pandemic
Rachel Feder's "Colorado Gothic" novella "The Turn" was inspired by pandemic and her "ongoing situationship" with "Dracula" author Bram Stoker.
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