Books - The Durango Herald

Tom Wolfe, apostle of ‘New Journalism’ who captured extravagance of his times, dies at 88

The birth of the literary movement known as New Journalism can be traced to one coffee-fueled episode in 1963: Tom Wolfe’s all-nighter. He had been sent to California by Esquire magazine to ...

DATE: May 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Eric Idle looks at the bright side of (his own) life

NEW YORK – Eric Idle is writing a memoir, and Monty Python fans can guess the title: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. “We used to be babe magnets. Now we’re fridge magnets,...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Pure Land a book about murder, abuse, healing

Pure Land, the third book by award-winning journalist Annette McGivney, is a riveting read. It is a story that intertwines three lives brought together by savage violence. It all starts with...

DATE: Apr 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Book review: The Disappeared

Joe Pickett is back in The Disappeared

DATE: Mar 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Sherman Alexie declines literary award

NEW YORK – Sherman Alexie has declined the Carnegie Medal he received last month, the American Library Association told The Associated Press on Friday. Alexie was given the $5,000...

DATE: Mar 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Book review: The Spiritual Nature of Animals

‘Spiritual Nature’ documents extensive quest for knowledge

DATE: Mar 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Sherman Alexie apologizes amid sexual misconduct allegations

SEATTLE – Sherman Alexie, one of the country’s most prominent authors, issued an apology Wednesday amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. “Over the years, I have done thi...

DATE: Mar 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Book sets the record straight about Crazy Horse

Durango Public Library hosting discussion with author, members of Crazy Horse family

DATE: Feb 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Native American poet, writer, musician to discuss memoir at Fort Lewis College

The Fort Lewis College Common Reading Experience has selected its first Native American author since the program started in 2006. Joy Harjo’s memoir Crazy Brave is being read by ...

DATE: Feb 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Cortez library hosts Four Corners crime writers

Group will lead panel discussion on Monday

DATE: Feb 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Durangoâ€™s Toh-Atin Gallery welcomes Charlie Daniels

DATE: Jan 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Charlie Daniels to sign copies of memoir at Toh-Atin

Musician looks back over 80 years

DATE: Jan 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Books

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.