Books of the Week - Albuquerque Journal

Books of the Week - Albuquerque Journal

Local teens to publish art and poetry book honoring an ABQ neighborhood

Most of the poems were written by elementary school youngsters living in the South Valley and by Bosque School students.

Published: Sunday, May 21st, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, May 21st, 2023 at 1:15AM

Award-winning author Colum McCann to open the Santa Fe International Literary Festival

Winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Fiction, Irish American author Colum McCann is the opening speaker for the three-day Santa Fe International Literary Festival.

Published: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 at 1:15AM

'The Dead Go Fast' the fourth instillation in the Fernando Lopez Santa Fe Mystery series

Many of the main characters are based on people author James Wilson knew when he lived in the City Different between 1973 and 1980.

Published: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Friday, May 12th, 2023 at 3:35PM

'Vessels: A Memoir of Borders' a warmly revealing, intimate self-portrait

"Vessels: A Memoir of Borders" is an emotional journey. Michelle Otero wants to find a place, a town to call home.

Published: Sunday, April 30th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, April 30th, 2023 at 1:15AM

'The Half-White Album' stirs together short works, flash fiction and poetry into a literary stew

Cynthia J. Sylvester's book "The Half-White Album" is a collection of her short stories, flash fiction and poetry.

Published: Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 at 1:15AM

Anne Hillerman packs the mystery into 'The Way of the Bear'

"The Way of the Bear" is the eighth in Anne Hillerman's absorbing Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito novels.

Published: Sunday, April 16th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, April 16th, 2023 at 1:15AM

Exploring the complex history of nuclear colonialism and native New Mexico

During World War II the federal government created the top-secret Manhattan Project that developed the atomic bomb behind the fenced-in hilltop community renamed Los Alam

Published: Sunday, April 9th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, April 9th, 2023 at 1:15AM

New Mexico author Melody Groves wins Spur Award with Billy the Kid biography

Melody Groves has written 13 books. One of the most recent, "Before Billy the Kid," received a Spur Award for biography.

Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 12:02AM

Poet Pat Mora to deliver New Mexico Writers dinner keynote address

On April 6, the fifth annual New Mexico Writers dinner will once again celebrate the immense talent, established and aspiring, that reside in the state's writing community.

Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 12:02AM

‘The Misfits’ a collection of 15 short stories and a poem about disconnections

The first story, “Walk the Ice,” reveals the book’s narrator as a screenwriter in Los Angeles. After five years, he’s suffering from a disconnection with his hometown.

Published: Sunday, March 26th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, March 26th, 2023 at 1:15AM

NM breweries feted at World Beer Cup, Craft Beer Marketing Awards

Sheehan Winery, New Mexico United team up with a trio of wines

Celebrate suds with a week full of events for all that ales you

Dumpling Cafe in Santa Fe knows a thing or two about authentic Chinese food

Little Madrid brings a taste of Spain to Sawmill Market with tapas

Dolina elevates lovingly baked goods and Eastern European specialties

City announces recipients of the 2023 Creative Bravos Awards

'Truth or Consequences' ranks as one of the best memoirs of the year

Wine and secrets get spilled in the comedy 'Drinking Habits'

36th Festival Flamenco de Alburquerque celebrates the art of the dance

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Albuquerque Little Theater

Wine and secrets get spilled in the comedy 'Drinking Habits'

Local teens to publish art and poetry book honoring an ABQ neighborhood

Most of the poems were written by elementary school youngsters living in the South Valley…

May 21, 2023 1:15AM

Award-winning author Colum McCann to open the Santa Fe International Literary Festival

Winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Fiction, Irish American author Colum McCann is…

May 14, 2023 1:15AM

'The Dead Go Fast' the fourth instillation in the Fernando Lopez Santa Fe Mystery series

Many of the main characters are based on people author James Wilson knew when he…

May 12, 2023 3:35PM

Documentary looks at Carole King's groundbreaking concert

Now-17-year-old New Mexico ‘Ninja Warrior’ takes the title in women’s championship competition

'City on Fire' unravels the mysterious connections to a murder

PBS documentary explores the turbulent modern history of Northern Ireland

Albuquerque-based filmmaker looks at an 'Invisible' group dedicated to public health

ABQ native Jay Roach directs an assemble cast in Apple TV+'s 'High Desert'

Mysterious garden holes are the traps of antlions

May 28, 2023 1:15AM

Happy cupflower can be an perennial delight

May 21, 2023 1:15AM

Rose of Sharon, oak trees may compete for water

May 14, 2023 1:15AM

Northeast Heights home to 'wild' poppies

May 7, 2023 1:15AM

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