Books Archives | Denver Westword https://www.westword.com The Leading Independent News Source in Denver, Colorado Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:42:19 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:42:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Copyright 2026 Westword. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Westword readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Westword. letters@westword.com (Westword Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Westword Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/general-feed-rss.jpg Denver Westword The Leading Independent News Source in Denver, Colorado https://www.westword.com 144 90 New Book and Podcast Explores the Jesus-Elvis Connection https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/discover-the-elvis-jesus-connection-in-new-denver-book-and-podcast-40865161/ https://www.westword.com/?p=40865161 Teague Bohlen https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/discover-the-elvis-jesus-connection-in-new-denver-book-and-podcast-40865161/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:22:02 -0600 Arts & Culture

It's all about the incredible synchronicities between legendary and beloved figures Elvis A. Presley and Jesus H. Christ.

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Michael Henry's new poetry collection Gun Poems shoots straight.

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It's the end of the chapter for this queer woman-owned bookstore in the Art District on Santa Fe.

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Denver's newest independent bookstore opens its doors — and a new era for Larimer Square.

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The digital revolution has transformed romance novels.

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In honor of 303 Day and the Centennial State's 150th birthday, read these 15 books about Colorado — one for each decade.

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Former Tattered Cover CEO Kwame Spearman opens up a new literary locale with a focus on community.

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Based on checkout stats, here's what DPL visitors were reading most.

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Tucker will launch the book on February 12 at Foothills Art Center.

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Denver author Nick Arvin is filling 2026 with a story a week, delivered free straight to readers.

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