Read any book set in Colorado (fiction or nonfiction).
All That is Secret by Patricia Raybon
Historical mystery winner of the 2022 Christy Award as well as several “best mystery” lists! Set in 1923 Denver, Theology Professor Annalee Spain travels to Denver to solve the murder of her father. Being a young black woman surrounded by the KKK and Denver’s powerful elite, she welcomes the help of a handsome pastor. This book will get your emotions pumping…
Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country by Pam Houston
Pam Houston reflects on land, nature, wildlife, and our sense of place – from her ranch in Colorado. This book was the 2020 winner of the Colorado Book Award for creative nonfiction.
Go as a River by Shelley Read
With holds lists consistently at high capacity since its publication, patrons have been raving about this one! Set in 1940 Iola, Colorado, Victoria Nash is a teenage girl running a household as the last woman in the family. A chance meeting in an otherwise monotonous existence leads to complete upheaval for all involved.
Killing Trail by Margaret Mizushima
Set in the beautiful mountains of Colorado this is book one of the Timber Creek K-9 Mystery series. If you like dogs, nature, and/or mysteries – this is the book for you. Officer Mattie Cobb investigates the murder of a young girl with the help of her partner Robo, a trusty K-9 police dog. Author lives in Colorado
Better Than Ficition by Alexa Martin
Drew is not a reader, so why exactly her grandmother would leave her a bookshop is a mystery. Jasper, a hopeless romantic, is astounded by Drew’s dislike of books and strikes a deal. He will help her see the joy of books and she will show him around Denver for his new book. Recommended for people who love their grandma and heartwarming romance.