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June 29, 2023 In Fiction

The Proprietor’s Song by Janet Goldberg

Three people with very different takes on grieving and loss wrestle with the deaths of loved ones, seeking solace and meaning in the harsh desert environment of Death Valley.

May 10, 2023 In Fiction

Bones in the Back Forty by Marty Eberhardt

A Southwest mystery set in Arizona and New Mexico with plenty of regional appeal and nice profusion of food, place and culture that will appeal to fans of the genre.

May 3, 2023 In Fiction

The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

This massive tome is well worth the time and effort it takes to essay its length. Covering every type of human feeling, aspiration, fear and fulfillment the narrative flows much like the water that pervades the story. Always moving, never the same, leading to an eternal sea of consciousness and meaning.

April 25, 2023 In Nonfiction

First Blood by Amelie Nothomb

At times appalling, always lively, uniformly loving, this account of the author’s father and his life experiences is a bright and interesting read, and the reader is left with a warm regard for both the subject and his biographer.