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Sandra Dallas
Sandra Dallas is a Denver author and freelance book reviewer.
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A photographic history of Five Points and other books for Coloradans
For nearly 40 years, beginning in 1938, Burnis "Mac" McCloud photographed Denver’s Five Points.

For Colorado readers: “When Cimarron Meant Wild” and more regional books
David L. Caffey‘s diligent research helps establish the Colfax County War as one of Western history’s major conflicts.

“The Note,” “Murder in the Dressing Room” and more mystery books you should be reading
When Lady Lady, beloved owner of Lady’s Bar, is murdered by a poisoned chocolate, her favorite drag queen decides to solve the case.

“The Drowning Game” and more books Colorado readers should know about this month
Award-winning author Barbara Nickless is known for two mystery series, one set in Denver, the other in Chicago.

Colorado detective travels to Washington in new novel “Gathering Mist”
We've also got three other book reviews of regional interest this week.

“Three Keys,” “Colorado Hiking” and more books of regional interest
"Three Keys," "Colorado Hiking" and more books of regional interest

A new National Park mystery and more books of regional interest
"The Explorers," by Amanda Blows (William Morrow)

Walt Longmire character returns to his youth in 20th novel
In “First Frost,” author Craig Johnson goes back to the 1960s.

“Double Exposure” sheds light on the life of Civil War-era Western photographer
Ansel Adams, who discovered Timothy O’Sullivan’s work in the late 1930s, called the photographs “surrealistic and disturbing."

Colorado guidebook for kids adds learning to the mix
Itap a great guide for parents who want to sneak a little something extra into family fun.