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Former Durango resident to read from her memoir

DATE: Jul 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Books

Review: New Neil Armstrong book glides, not soars

“Neil Armstrong: A Life of Flight” (St. Martin’s Press), by Jay Barbree This is not a definitive biography of the man who first walked on the moon. It’s not even authorized by his...

DATE: Jul 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Books

War hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini dies at 97

Runner’s life was the subject of best-seller ‘Unbroken’

DATE: Jul 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Books

Poet offers literary feast in A Moveable Famine

In an autobiographical novel, which parts are fiction and which are fact? Only the author knows for sure. But when such a work is as entertaining as John Skoyles’ “A Moveable Famine,” it har...

DATE: Jun 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Books

Book Buzz: ‘The Silkworm’ lands at No. 4 on list

J.K. Rowling’s new novel for grown-ups, The Silkworm, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, lands on USA TODAY’s Best-Selling Books;http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/best-selling/ l...

DATE: Jun 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Books

Murder, mystery in the Napa vineyards

Cortez author will kick off book tour with reading at Maria’s

DATE: Jun 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Books

Johnson’s Any Other Name a solid, compelling read

Release of his latest book coincides with acclaimed cable TV series, ‘Longmire’

DATE: Jun 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Books

Mr. Mercedes is classic Stephen King novel

“Mr. Mercedes” (Scribner), by Stephen King “Mr. Mercedes” is classic Stephen King. Creepy, yet realistic characters that get under your skin and stay there, a compelling story tha...

DATE: Jun 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Books

Debut novel by Lisa Howorth is a Southern mosaic

“Flying Shoes” (Bloomsbury) by Lisa Howorth There are many good reasons to read and enjoy “Flying Shoes.” For one, it is the debut novel of Lisa Howorth, a much revered...

DATE: Jun 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Books

Disturbed young man all too familiar in ‘Fathers’

Dave Eggers’ new novel takes place entirely in the barracks of an abandoned military base on California’s Monterey coast. His troubled 30-something protagonist, Thomas, has tased, chloroform...

DATE: Jun 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Books

Eric Hill, children’s author/illustrator, dead at 86

Eric Hill, author and illustrator of the simple but beloved picture books about a mischievous puppy named Spot, has died at his home in California. He was 86. In announcing Hill’s...

DATE: Jun 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Books

Book Buzz: J.K. Rowling donates big to keep Scotland in U.K.

J.K. Rowling is making waves in the Muggle world. The author just announced that she is making a big donation to Better Together, a campaign against Scottish independence. ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Books