“The Diné Reader” is obviously a labor of love with the gestation period taking over a decade of devoted research and collaboration. The four editors have wide backgrounds: Esther Berlin is Navajo...

Anne Hillerman’s new book, “Stargazer,” is the sixth in her series that continues the stories created by her father, Tony Hillerman. The book is billed as “A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel.”...

Judith Shaw, an author with strong ties to Durango, has released her first book of fiction after writing two books that involved health and parenting. She was the educational director of The Family...

This is the season for giving, especially for children, and especially since it is 2020. Here are some suggestions that are sure to entertain and educate. ‘The Box Turtle’ “The Box Turtle,” by...

Craig Johnson has recently released his 16th Walt Longmire novel, “Next To Last Stand.” Walt is the sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming. It is rural and wild. His department is populated with...

Former Durango Police Department Capt. Micki Browning has a new novel out that should appeal to many Durango readers. After retiring, Browning moved to Florida and wrote her first two novels...

Here is a selection of top reads for the rest of your summer. There are four fiction and three nonfiction for your reading enjoyment. Nonfiction “Educated: A Memoir,” by Tara Westover, is a...

Durango author Scott Graham is releasing his sixth novel, “Mesa Verde Victim,” in his highly successful National Park Mystery Series. This story is really close to home. The action takes place not...

The opening of “Long Range,” C.J. Box’s 20th Joe Pickett adventure, is reminiscent of the beginning of his triple award winning debut novel, “Open Range.” Pickett is a Wyoming game warden based in...

Ginger Gaffney’s debut memoir, “Half Broke,” is a memoir about events that take place over a year and a half at a special ranch. Gaffney specializes in training horses and helping owners with their...

Pam Houston’s newest book, “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country,” is a magical blend of essays that are somehow both memoir and autobiography. She manages to beautifully marry her life...