Book reviews: Two locked-room mysteries and a GMA Book Club pick
'The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives,' by Elizabeth Arnott, handles self-forgiveness
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‘Long Island Compromise’ is an Oprah Daily Book of the Year
Reader reviews: Plus, a thriller about what happens when AI gets out of the sandbox
‘The Westerners’ tackles unheralded history of women, minorities, LGBTQ and other marginalized figures
'The Westerners,' by Megan Kate Nelson, is beautifully written and well-researched.
Short book review: Susan Orlean’s memoir is a candid look at her life
Plus: 'Keeper of Lost Children,' by Sadeqa Johnson
Len Deighton, author of bestselling spy thrillers, dead at 97
Deighton had huge success in 1962 with his first novel, “The IPCRESS File.”
The newest John Irving novel, ‘Workhorse’ and more reader reviews
Editor’s note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean...
‘The Best Dog in the World,’ an Ann Cleeves mystery and more book reviews
Readers review 'The Best Dog in the World: Essays on Love,' Sacha Bronwasser's 'Listen,' Fredrik...
Dystopian ‘Klara and the Sun,’ ‘Winter Garden’ and more reader book reviews
Plus reviews for "Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame and the Rise of the Right," "The Satisfaction...
The Book Club: Margaret Atwood’s memoir; unpublished Harper Lee stories
Plus: An Oprah Book Club selection by Colm Toibin
Short book reviews: This novel won the 2025 prize for historical fiction
The Book Club: 'The Land in Winter,' by Andrew Miller; 'Seascraper,' 'Land in Winter' and...
Ridley Scott, Jacob Elordi bring Colorado author Peter Heller’s ‘The Dog Stars’ to life
The 2012 novel is now a major motion picture that will be released in summer...
After 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac bets on a digital reboot and new owner
The almanac isn't going out of business after all.
Book reviews: A guide to Denver’s public art, and more
Plus: Local author Josiah Hesse's harrowing tale of his upbringing in an evangelical church
Short mystery novel reviews: Winslow short stories, ‘The Method’ and more
“The Lunch Break” is about a bodyguard crew of surfers hired to look after an...
Get through winter doldrums or long drives with these favorite audiobooks
From "Project Hail Mary" to the Harry Potter boxed set, these listens will take time...
This book about historical figures’ drug use is an intoxicating must-read
Here's why "Human History on Drugs" is an intoxicating must-read.
The Book Club: British master Andrew Miller’s latest was shortlisted for a Booker Prize
Plus: A 'Bridgerton' novel from Julia Quinn.
How to savor winter in Colorado: book stores, hot springs, moonlight hikes and more
Tried and true: Our staff also loves Colorado hut trips, Nuggets games, board games and...
The Book Club: A former Pulitzer winner returns with an epic tale set in ancient Pacific Island nations
"The Wayfarer," by Adam Johnson, is a tour de force.
What did Denver read this year? Here are the library’s most checked-out books of 2025
From dragon tales to wedding bells to mental health advice, these are the most checked...
The Book Club: ‘Mad Honey’ is a Good Morning America book pick
The plot is so gripping that you'll want to read the entire book in a...
Book review: Denver author Peter Heller’s reissue is full of beauty and love
"The Orchard" is something of a departure for the Edgar-nominated mystery author.
The Book Club: A ‘crazy’ story about the war over wind power in the West
Ever wonder why there are so few wind farms, harvesting wind to create electricity? This...
Short book reviews: ‘Evil Bones,’ a Spenser novel and other mysteries
Temperance Brennan is called in to investigate, in Kathy Reichs’ 24th novel
The Book Club: ‘The Director,’ a Lily King novel, ‘Crow Mary’ and more
Set in the 1870s , a Crow woman marries a fur trader and must maneuver...
Construction of 21,500-square-foot Cherry Hills mansion detailed in 172-page book
"Pondbank" pays tribute to architects, artisans, designers and others involved in the multimillion-dollar project.
Regional book reviews: ‘Brothers of the Gun’ explores the extraordinary friendship between Wyatt Earp an Doc Holliday
It was written by Colorado author Mark Lee Gardner
Unpublished work by Andrea Gibson is part of new Colorado anthology supporting poet laureate program
“Poets laureate play a unique and important role uplifting arts and culture in Colorado," said...
9 locally made gifts your foodie friends and family will actually want
Gift guide: Butter cubes from an award-winning baker, flavored tortillas from Raquelitas, and more.
The Book Club: Louise Penny’s newest mystery keeps the twists coming
Plus: 'Coded Justice,' by Stacey Abrams is a credible novel about rogue AI.
The Book Club: Read this remarkably bright novel before the Netflix movie debuts in 2026
Plus: "Head Cases" is a new crime thriller from John McMahon
The Book Club: ‘The Berry Pickers,’ ‘House of Sand and Fog’ and more
Author Amanda Peters explores themes of keeping secrets, guilt, memories and identity.
Short reviews of five mysteries, including ‘The Hawk Is Dead’
Peter James’ newest Superintendent Grace novel takes us inside Buckingham Palace
The Book Club: Taylor Jenkins-Reid, ‘Apple in China’ and more
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Colorado books: ‘Mrs. Wilson’s Affair’ is a whole new way of viewing Gatsby saga
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