Books

The literary scene this week is sort of like a Westword homecoming.

Chelsea Harris is a local author with a national mission.

Gina Wohlsdorf talks criticism, the value of place, the nature of writing, and how it all comes together in powerful—and yes, thrilling—story.

There’s something on the books for everyone this last full week of July.

Book some time for these readings and signings.

Denver’s literary scene marches into mid-July with lines from Lyons, some noir-esque vehicular violence, a Boulder writer coming home again, a book about bookshops hosted by a bookstore, and the 2018 Youth One Book One Denver author entertaining and inspiring, middle-grade style.

Toluwanimi Oluwafunmilayo Obiwole has learned to slow down after being nominated Denver Youth Poet Laureate and burning herself out.

The literary events of the week are wisely concentrated on the weekend following the 4th of July.

Joanna Luloff talks about her new novel, Remind Me Again What Happened.

Literature can change the world. Here are five ways to help, writ both world-wide and personal.

Joe Donnelly might be the titular L.A. Man of his new book, but his roots are buried deep in the mountains of Colorado.

From Star Wars sci-fi to real-world science, from David Sedaris comedy to alt-weekly celebrity interviews, to a book sale at the Denver Public Library where you can buy gently used copies of all of the above (plus a whole lot more), this week in June holds a plethora of options for Denver readers. So what’s specifically on the schedule? Here are five of your best options this week.

Book yourself a few mind-expanding events this week.

The Colorado poet will be talking about her work on June 10.

Turn the page on summer fun at one of these events.

Hex Publishers will host a launch party on June 1.

Michael Pollan is coming May 31, and the Colorado Book Awards will be announced June 2.

Buy some books, and then read them Memorial Day weekend.

Two book festivals, as well as several significant signings.

Are you looking for lit in all the wrong places? Here are the right ones.

Good things can come in small packages.

The author will be at the Tattered Cover April 23.