Books - Albuquerque Journal

Books - Albuquerque Journal

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

It's the summer of 1970 and Daniel Asa Rose and Tony Wilson, both 20 years old and best friends since sixth grade, are about to leave their homes in Connecticut for a summer road trip out West.

Published: Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, May 28th, 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

'UFOhs!' an illustrated close encounter geared towards kids

The recently-published picture book "UFOhs! Mysteries in the Sky" has a target audience of ages 6 to 9.

Published: Sunday, May 7th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, May 7th, 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

Find out who's coming to the 46th Jack Williamson Lectureship

The 46th Jack Williamson Lectureship runs Thursday, April 13, to Saturday, April 15, at ENMU.

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

'The Lost Archive' a collection of enjoyable realistic, historical and speculative short stories

These 22 short stories, some previously published, demonstrates writing that is crisp, smart, accessible and engaging.

Published: Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 1:15AM

'Deaf Row' a raw, wintry crime novel

Ron Franscell will discuss and sign copies of "Deaf Row: A Mystery" on Friday, March 24, at the International District Library.

Published: Sunday, March 19th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, March 19th, 2023 at 1:15AM

Biography explores the legacy of Mexican American civil rights pioneer Alonso S. Perales

For much of his adult life, Alonso S. Perales advocated laws to ensure Mexican Americans had equal rights, protested racial discrimination and fought for sc

Published: Sunday, February 19th, 2023 at 7:00AM
Updated: Sunday, February 19th, 2023 at 7:15AM

Monika Ghattas to speak about book ‘Los Árabes of New Mexico’

Beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, the Corrales Historical Society is hosting 'Los Ãrabes of New Mexico' by Monika Ghattas as part of its speaker series.

Published: Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at 5:02PM
Updated: Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at 5:09PM

Holy History: A look at five church buildings of New Mexico

With guidance from State Historian Rob Martinez, the list gives "a nod to the many…

December 24, 2022 5:02PM

A look at five items from the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History provides an objective, accessible window into the…

November 26, 2022 5:02PM

A look at five murals by Native artists worth taking a drive to see

'Walls of Resistance Walls of Pride: New Mexican Murals by Native Artists' features 24 murals…

January 21, 2023 5:02PM

The pronunciation for this NM place name is still up for debate

The name Mogollon is found in numerous places in New Mexico, including peaks, creek, plateau…

May 7, 2023 1:15AM

Placitas artist Roger Evans combines humor with social commentary

The 91-year-old Placitas artist Roger Evans, who combines building materials and illustration with humor and…

May 14, 2023 1:15AM

Mysterious garden holes are the traps of antlions

Happy cupflower can be an perennial delight

Rose of Sharon, oak trees may compete for water

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

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'Truth or Consequences' ranks as one of the best ...

It's the summer of 1970 and ... It's the summer of 1970 and Daniel Asa Rose and Tony Wilson, both 20 years old and best friends since sixth grade, are about ...

May 28, 2023 7:15AM

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'Truth or Consequences' ranks as one of the best ...

It's the summer of 1970 and ... It's the summer of 1970 and Daniel Asa Rose and Tony Wilson, both 20 years old and best friends since sixth grade, are about ...

May 28, 2023 7:15AM

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'The Dead Go Fast' the fourth instillation in the ...

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

May 12, 2023 9:35PM

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'UFOhs!' an illustrated close encounter geared towards kids

The recently-published picture book "UFOhs! Mysteries ... The recently-published picture book "UFOhs! Mysteries in the Sky" has a target audience of ages 6 to 9.

May 7, 2023 7:15AM