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The Pink Agave Motel by V. Castro

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I don't normally like short story collections, mainly because dislike disjointed narratives, although if the short stories are interconnected, that keeps my interest because I like seeing a main character in one story being part of the background in another. Two books that come to mind are When In Florence by Richard Cortez Day (and … Continue reading The Pink Agave Motel by V. Castro

The Milagro Beanfield War by John Nichols

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At last, we are in New Mexico! My home state is written about beautifully in this classic, The Milagro Beanfield War. Set in the mythical village of Milagro (there is actually a Milagro, NM, but the real town is nothing like the book's version), it's the story of Joe Mondragón and his fight for water … Continue reading The Milagro Beanfield War by John Nichols

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

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This book, Little Women, has an incredibly special place in my heart, for many reasons. The first is that my edition, shown here, was bought for me by my father David, for my 12th birthday many years ago, in which he wrote me a deeply loving message, which I still read when I am feeling … Continue reading Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen

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Thanks to AL for the photography. Being a sucker for fairy tales, The Snow Queen is a particular favorite. I remember reading it as a little girl and being fascinated by the oh-so-foreign Northern European world of Gerda and Kay, the two children in this tale, though I'd forgotten there are several small backstories that … Continue reading The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen