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BOOK GROUPIE: Find yourself in Elizabeth Strout’s 'Olive'

LINDA NAVARRO

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If you pick up a book titled “Olive Kitteridge,” you would expect the book to be about a character with that name, right? But Elizabeth Strout’s 2009 Pulitzer Prize winner is about much more than Olive; it’s about all of us.... Full story

BOOK GROUPIE: Obmascik an inspiration to go climb some Fourteeners

LINDA NAVARRO

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If you’ve ever had the feeling Pikes Peak is taunting you, you are not alone. Pikes Peak is one of 54 peaks classified by the Colorado Mountain Club as Fourteeners. Each of these mountains dares people to climb them, and every year about a... Full story

BOOK GROUPIE: Let Alexander McCall Smith introduce you to Precious

ANITA MILLER

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Some books are like a jolt of espresso; they get heart rates up and pages flying. These books certainly have their appeal, as evidenced by the great success of their authors. I’m thinking of thriller champions like Harlan Coben, David Baldacci... Full story

BOOK GROUPIE: 'Marcelo" about much more than autism

BY ANITA MILLER

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Two recent government studies indicate that about one in 100 children have autism disorders. Autism is classified as a spectrum disorder, with some people exhibiting mild symptoms and others suffering very serious symptoms. Symptoms include... Full story

BOOK GROUPIE: Carleen Brice's book a gem for book groups

ANITA MILLER

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Possibly the greatest perk of writing this column is the free books. Authors and their publicists send books to newspapers all across the country, hoping newspaper reviewers will recommend their books. At the Gazette, these books are collected for... Full story

BOOK GROUPIE: 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret' a good read

ANITA MILLER

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Leaves and temperatures are falling. It’s the perfect time of year to snuggle with your family and read a good book. My current favorite for best family read-aloud is Brian Selznick’s “The Invention of Hugo Cabret.” When... Full story

BOOK GROUPIE: If you like chick lit, you'll love Bridget

ANITA MILLER

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Back in 1996, an earthquake of sorts hit the publishing industry. Author Helen Fielding was responsible for the tremors, when her “Bridget Jones’s Diary” hit the shelves. The clever little book has sold more than 2 million copies.... Full story

Young author knows how to talk to girls ... and writers

KATE JONUSKA

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Writing is usually a solitary endeavor, requiring just a person and a pen — or, more likely today, a computer. But in order to nurture literature and help the aspiring become published, Author Fest of the Rockies pries writers away from their... Full story

BOOK GROUPIE: AFA hero Lance Sijan’s story is a true must-read

ANITA MILLER

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When I was 25 years old, in the 1990s, I lived in a cute little Air Force base house. I worked 20 hours a week writing greeting card copy. My husband and I had no children and my biggest responsibility was letting the cat in and out the door. I... Full story

BOOK GROUPIE: A chat with thriller writer Michael Connelly

Anita Miller

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Most books I’m reading these days were recommended to me by readers of this column. I must say, you all have great taste. A number of people have recommended thriller author Michael Connelly. I started with Connelly’s most recent work,... Full story

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