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Josiah Hesse's New Book Explores the Science of Cannabis and Sports

By Kyle Harris
Sep 16, 2021

The Denver author's latest book looks at the science of cannabis and sports.
Soles of a Survivor: Nhi Aronheim's Immigration Journey From Vietnam to the United States

By Teague Bohlen
Sep 10, 2021

One immigrant’s story on coming to America
Stephen Graham Jones Slashes Deep in My Heart Is a Chainsaw

By Kyle Harris
Sep 7, 2021

The author of The Only Good Indians returns with more frightful fiction.
Three Colorado Kids' Books to Read Before the School Year Starts

By Kyle Harris
Aug 9, 2021

School is coming. Ease your children back into education with these child-friendly tomes.
Author R.L. Maizes Talks About Other People’s Pets

By Teague Bohlen
Jul 28, 2021

The Denver-based novel won the Colorado Book Award earlier this year.
What's Scary? Josh Schlossberg on Malinae, Denver Horror and More

By Teague Bohlen
Jul 20, 2021

Fictional biological horror to take your mind off the actual biological horror.
Time-Travel Through the Pandemic With Low Orbit's Blackout: Time Passes

By Teague Bohlen
Jul 13, 2021

Local playwright Ellen K. Graham’s COVID Journal becomes Blackout: Time Passes.
The Bookies Mourns the Loss of Founder Sue Lubeck

By Kyle Harris
Jul 9, 2021

She started the cherished children's bookshop in her basement nearly fifty years ago.
The Best Kids' Books to Read This Summer

By Linnea Covington
Jul 9, 2021

Tattered Cover staff recommends books by Lil Nas X, Neil Gaiman, Lupita Nyong'O and more.
Denver Author Adam Kaat Worked the Grocery Line Through COVID-19

By Teague Bohlen
Jul 7, 2021

A novel set in the trenches with essential workers.
Must-Read: And the 2021 Colorado Book Award Winners Are...

By Teague Bohlen
Jul 1, 2021

The best in local lit was honored in an online ceremony
David Yi Talks About Men, Makeup and Pretty Boys

By Teague Bohlen
Jun 28, 2021

The founder of Very Good Light takes on the history of men and makeup.
Cristina Bejan Named an Indie Finalist for Green Horses on the Walls

By Teague Bohlen
Jun 25, 2021

Denver author, professor and scholar of totalitarianism will be honored for her collection of poetry.
D. Eric Maikranz's Debut Novel Is Coming to a Screen Near You

By Teague Bohlen
Jun 24, 2021

The Denver-based author talks about his book turned movie and memories that aren't his own.
Decoded Pride: An Anti-Capitalist Anthology for Queer Nerds

By Cleo Mirza
Jun 23, 2021

Decoded Pride offers a story a day through June.
The Beat Goes on: Neal Cassady's Kids Are Coming to Town

By John Bear
Jun 21, 2021

The Beat legend's family will bring his famed letter to Jack Kerouac to Denver.
A “Rebirth of Wonder” at the Colorado Poetry Rodeo

By Teague Bohlen
Jun 18, 2021

The “Podeo” celebrates 32 years of absolute human liberation.
EJ Levy on The Cape Doctor, a Novel About Trans, Feminist Icon James Barry

By Teague Bohlen
Jun 16, 2021

The CSU professor and writer tackles a fascinating story — and one that's personal in more than one way.
Everything You Need to Know About the New Tattered Cover

By Kyle Harris
Jun 11, 2021

There's a lot to love and a little to hate.
Claire Boyles Failed at Farming, but Turned Her Loss Into Literature

By Jason Heller
Jun 8, 2021

The family had to give up their farm in Gill.

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