Literature - The Durango Herald

‘American Dirt’ Latino backlash part of long publishing war

During a trip to Mexico to visit family, writer Myriam Gurba took “American Dirt,” a novel about immigration and cartel violence that was being touted as one of the biggest U.S. releases of ...

DATE: Jan 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

New book explores women’s voices

Authors will be in Durango for reading, book-signing

DATE: Jan 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

‘Naughty boy’: Monty Python star Terry Jones dies at 77

LONDON – Terry Jones, a founding member of the anarchic Monty Python troupe who was hailed by colleagues as “the complete Renaissance comedian” and “a man of endless enthusiasms,” has died a...

DATE: Jan 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Erik Weihenmayer bringing ‘No Barriers’ to Durango

Author, adventurer was first blind climber to summit Mount Everest

DATE: Jan 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

Stephen King criticized for comments about diversity

NEW YORK – Stephen King says he cares only about “quality,” not “diversity” when deciding on awards. Some are asking why he thinks the two must be different. “I would never consid...

DATE: Jan 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Review: How Andy Warhol painted the West

The artist challenged ideas of masculinity but fell short of addressing racism

DATE: Jan 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

Latina author organizes book drive for migrant families

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – A good book can take a reader on a journey, but for migrants on an actual journey a book can also uplift, entertain and inspire. New Mexico author Denise C...

DATE: Jan 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

‘Game of Thrones’ author Martin opens bookstore in Santa Fe

SANTA FE – “Game of Thrones” author and television producer George R.R. Martin is adding bookstore owner to his resumé. The fantasy writer quietly opened Beastly Books last month ...

DATE: Dec 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

Books for the children, teens on your holiday gift list

It’s that time of year, time to shop for gifts for good boys and girls. Books are wonderful presents that inform, entertain and bring joy year-round. Fry Bread: A Native American F...

DATE: Dec 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

Best-selling children’s author Jan Brett has new tale to tell

Writer’s book tour stopping in Farmington

DATE: Nov 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

James Taylor audio memoir coming early next year

NEW YORK – James Taylor isn’t working on a typical rock star memoir. The singer-songwriter has a deal with producer-distributor Audible for the audio-only “Break Shot,” focusing o...

DATE: Nov 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

Johnson’s ‘Land of Wolves’ an engrossing read

Land of Wolves by Craig Johnson is the 15th book in his popular series featuring Sheriff Walt Longmire. Walt’s department is in Absaroka County in the wilds of rural Wyoming. His staff is a ...

DATE: Nov 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books