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Family's tale springs from the walls
"The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
(Sunday, November 08, 2009)
Living Past
"El Rancho de las Golondrinas — Living History in New Mexico's La Ciénega Valley" by Carmella Padilla, photographs by Jack Parsons, foreword by Marc Simmons
(Sunday, November 08, 2009)
After 70 years, 'Shoes' ready for all to try on
Bookworks, at 4022 Rio Grande NW, is hosting two book events this week.
(Sunday, November 08, 2009)
'Dreamhouse' borders on land of solipsism
"Santa Fe Dreamhouse: Encounters in the Land of Enchantment" by Reed Stevens
(Sunday, November 08, 2009)
Kids' librarian knows how to spin a good tale
"Bad News for Outlaws — The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal" by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
(Sunday, November 01, 2009)
Hillerman Country
"Tony Hillerman's Landscape — On the Road with Chee and Leaphorn" by Anne Hillerman, photographs by Don Strel
(Sunday, November 01, 2009)
It's 20 Years of Adult Literacy for ReadWest
ReadWest Inc., a Rio Rancho-based adult literacy organization, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with two events Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Inn at Rio Rancho, 1465 Rio Rancho Drive.
(Sunday, November 01, 2009)
Lessons in metaphysics from a cat
"The Incarnation of CatMan Billy" by Will Jordan
(Sunday, October 25, 2009)
Heart-pounding tale on the trail of a Nazi
"Hunting Eichmann" by Neal Bascomb
(Sunday, October 25, 2009)
Do we detect a hint of scare in the fall air?
Here's an activity that sounds like fun, offbeat and might help get you in a Halloween frame of mind: You're is invited to participate in a public reading of Bram Stoker's famous vampire novel, "Dracula."
(Sunday, October 25, 2009)
Flutter Fancier (Sunday, October 25, 2009)
Spooky Tales Well Told Will Have Youngsters Ready for Halloween (Sunday, October 18, 2009)
Schoolmarm Turned Gunslinger Knows How To Spin A Good Yarn (Sunday, October 18, 2009)
Wind River Mystery Series Author To Visit (Sunday, October 18, 2009)
Loving Memory (Sunday, October 18, 2009)
Book Festival Has Variety of Events, Writers (Sunday, October 11, 2009)
Without A Net (Sunday, October 11, 2009)
Genuine N.M. characters populate Egan's world (Sunday, October 11, 2009)
Alexie's 'War' dances to the music of lyrical prose (Sunday, October 11, 2009)
Film Veteran and Former Duke City Resident Unveils First Novel (Sunday, October 04, 2009)
Recast 'Hamlet' full of luscious wordplay (Sunday, October 04, 2009)
Surreal view through black, white (Sunday, October 04, 2009)
Book Delves Into the Life of Oppenheimer (Sunday, October 04, 2009)
Strong voice speaks for those who can't (Sunday, September 27, 2009)
Travel Mother Road from armchair (Sunday, September 27, 2009)
Book Signing with tacos? Sign us up! (Sunday, September 27, 2009)
The ears have it (Sunday, September 27, 2009)
Years of Life on the Pueblo Preserved in 'Recollections' (Sunday, September 20, 2009)
'La perrita' author to sign at Bookworks (Sunday, September 20, 2009)
Stalking the Jaguar (Sunday, September 20, 2009)
Embracing the possibilities on a journey of revelation (Sunday, September 20, 2009)
Classic 'Fahrenheit 451' chosen by city for NEA's Big Read program (Sunday, September 13, 2009)
'Fahrenheit' turns up the heat in education debate (Sunday, September 13, 2009)
Water rights gets scholarly examination (Sunday, September 13, 2009)
Mescal and prize roosters simply do not mix (Sunday, September 06, 2009)
Born in the U.S.A. (Sunday, September 06, 2009)
Author looks at education's link to design (Sunday, September 06, 2009)
Crime tale has heart to go along with grit (Sunday, September 06, 2009)
Characters bring life to war-torn landscape (Sunday, August 30, 2009)
Author details a 1966 disaster involving a U.S. B-52 bomber, four hydrogen bombs and Sandia Labs (Sunday, August 30, 2009)
From justice to fishing at Bookworks (Sunday, August 30, 2009)
Teacher inspires youths to stoke their flames of discovery (Sunday, August 23, 2009)
Can a rogue settle down by the sea? (Sunday, August 23, 2009)
Summer of Love lives on in Taos (Sunday, August 23, 2009)
The story's fiction, but 'Women' are for real (Sunday, August 23, 2009)
Compilation of photos and facts shows just how special those copper-headed folks are (Sunday, August 16, 2009)
'Redheads' finds a place in school helping to dispel some of the myths and abuse common to carrot tops (Sunday, August 16, 2009)
Authors get you ready for market (Sunday, August 16, 2009)
Fantasy series stays strong in 2nd effort (Sunday, August 16, 2009)
Medicine Women of All Ages Can Find the Power Within (Sunday, August 09, 2009)
'Viti' Struggles With Weight, All While Seeking Motivation (Sunday, August 09, 2009)
The Magic Awaits (Sunday, August 09, 2009)
'Quincy' Learns Everyone Loved for Who He, She Is (Sunday, August 09, 2009)
'Light' shows the way to spirituality (Sunday, August 09, 2009)
West owes Teddy an immeasurable debt (Sunday, August 02, 2009)
Doppelgänger takes over for the real Bush (Sunday, August 02, 2009)
Author looks at rebuilding life at age 60 (Sunday, August 02, 2009)
Textbook that takes a new perspective on New Mexico history one day may be put to use in schools (Sunday, August 02, 2009)
Jemez's past makes for colorful tales (Sunday, July 26, 2009)
Misfits and miscreants inhabit the menagerie (Sunday, July 26, 2009)
From activist to educator to memoirist (Sunday, July 26, 2009)
Cave Dwelling (Sunday, July 26, 2009)
Get Anaya's autograph on newest book (Sunday, July 19, 2009)
Crypto-Jews of the Southwest struggled to hide their identity while staying true to their roots (Sunday, July 19, 2009)
Sephardim served as advisers to kings, all the while fleeing persecution around the Iberian peninsula (Sunday, July 19, 2009)
Desert Wandering (Sunday, July 19, 2009)
Great Escapes (Sunday, July 12, 2009)
Mariachi more than just music (Sunday, July 12, 2009)
Find a new worldview at Bookworks (Sunday, July 12, 2009)
Heroes & Villains (Sunday, July 05, 2009)
Chick lit less filling but, admittedly, tastes great (Sunday, July 05, 2009)
Collection does justice to Anaya (Sunday, July 05, 2009)
Life, love, struggle, redemption for Bunny La Rue (Sunday, July 05, 2009)
Lamb's on menu at Taos event (Sunday, June 28, 2009)
A father offers a tortured explanation for his mania (Sunday, June 28, 2009)
Used bookstores benefit from economy as customers sniff out bargains (Sunday, June 28, 2009)
Oh, say can you Sze poet read? (Sunday, June 21, 2009)
'Prism' combines mom's, daughter's visions (Sunday, June 21, 2009)
Random genius (Sunday, June 21, 2009)
Goose rounds out budding young life (Sunday, June 14, 2009)
Hear lecture by author we just can't quit (Sunday, June 14, 2009)
A Son's Survival (Sunday, June 14, 2009)
From dining to murder at Bookworks (Sunday, June 07, 2009)
A full year's worth of chuckles (Sunday, June 07, 2009)
Whether it's Poland in the '30s or the U.S. in the dark days after 9/11, the espionage novel is alive and well (Sunday, June 07, 2009)
Tiny slices of lives gone awry (Sunday, June 07, 2009)
Age needn't limit choices, authors say (Sunday, May 31, 2009)
Where to get breakfast — and find weird stuff — around New Mexico (Sunday, May 31, 2009)
History gains an ally in battle for preservation (Sunday, May 31, 2009)
Is God greater than the sum of His parts? (Sunday, May 24, 2009)
Conscience in agony looks for redemption (Sunday, May 24, 2009)
Collection of (mostly) Western tales and arcana enough to capture (most) any desperado's heart (Sunday, May 24, 2009)
Icon of Native literature will discuss genre (Sunday, May 24, 2009)
Thin line between reality, gaming blurs (Sunday, May 17, 2009)
Reading for Life (Sunday, May 17, 2009)
Join group to learn about eating alone (Sunday, May 17, 2009)
Authors With New Mexico Connections:
Tony Hillerman
Rudolfo Anaya
Jimmy Santiago Baca
Stephen Donaldson
Walter Jon Williams
Willa Cather
Alfonso Ortiz - BIO: here
Paula Gunn Allen
Mark Simmons
Michael McGarrity
John Nichols - WIKI
Betsy James
Carolyn Meyer
Joe Sando
David Morrell
Stefi Weisburd