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| Oct 28, 2025 | Boulder County author signings, book sales and literary events for the next month | • Jackson Crawford will speak about and sign his new book “The Poetic Edda” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
• Anne Da Vigo will speak about her book “Night Flight” at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Longmont Librar... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Book events, book clubs and author sightings in Boulder County | • RQ Book Club will discuss “Evicted,” by Matthew Desmond, at 6 p.m. Friday at The Read Queen; thereadqueen.com.
• C.M. Heroux will speak about her book “The Cursed Mother” at 11 a.m. Saturday at Boulder Barnes & Noble; stores.barnesand... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | From jam bands and martians to ‘Real Americans’: Boulder County author visits, book clubs and literary events | • Samuel Marquis will speak about his book “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Boulder Barnes & Noble; stores.barnesandnoble.com.
• Heather Preusser will speak about and sign her new bo... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Shelf Life: Boulder County book clubs, author events and book signings | • Robert Silver will speak about and sign his new book “There’s a Mushroom for That!: Learn How Mushrooms, Cannabis, and Integrative Medicine Help Your Pets Live Long and Healthy Lives” 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulder... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Boulder’s Summer Pulse: A Celebration of Art, Music, and Literature | Boulder, Colorado, is a canvas painted with vibrant events this summer. From art walks to music festivals, the city pulses with life. It’s a place where creativity thrives and community bonds deepen. This weekend, Boulder invites everyone t... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Shelf Life: Boulder County author events, signings and book clubs | • Arabic Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Lafayette Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.
• Christopher Ransom will speak about and sign his new book “The Turn” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookst... |
| May 17, 2025 | The Pulse of Boulder: A Literary and Cultural Tapestry | Boulder, Colorado, is a vibrant hub of creativity and intellect. The city pulses with energy, especially when it comes to literature and the arts. This spring, a whirlwind of events showcases local authors, poets, and musicians, weaving a r... |
| May 17, 2025 | The Heartbeat of Boulder: A Celebration of Literature and Community | Boulder, Colorado, is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of creativity, culture, and community. The literary scene here is alive and thriving, with a plethora of events that beckon book lovers and aspiring authors alike. From poetry read... |
| May 15, 2025 | Shelf Life: Duo to read poetry collections at Trident in Boulder and dozens of other author, book events | • Melissa George will speak about and sign her book “The Enterprize” at 11 a.m. Sunday at Boulder Barnes & Noble; stores.barnesandnoble.com.
• Alexander Ceranich will speak about and sign his book “Gutter Mouse” at 11 a.m. Saturday, May... |
| Apr 19, 2025 | The Heartbeat of Boulder: A Literary and Cultural Tapestry | Boulder, Colorado, is a city that pulses with creativity. Its streets are alive with art, music, and literature. The local scene is a vibrant mosaic, where each piece contributes to a larger picture. This spring, the literary landscape is p... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Shelf Life: Shelby Van Pelt visiting Boulder to discuss ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ and dozens of other book events on tap | • Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor will speak about and sign their new book “Feeling Happy: The Yoga of Body, Heart, and Mind” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
• Valerie Kaur will speak about her book “S... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Shelf Life: Journalist Zak Podmore brings Colorado River to life, Sharon Udasin discusses forever chemicals and more author events | • Last Word Book Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Lafayette Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.
• Zak Podmore will speak about and sign his new book “Life After Dead Pool: Lake Powell’s Last Days and the Rebirth of the Colo... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Books | Shelf Life: Used book sales in Boulder and Longmont, learn how to write a novel with local authors and more book events | • Hamilton Bean will speak about and sign his new book “Nimitz’s Newsman: Waldo Drake and the Navy’s Censored War in the Pacific” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
• Winter Reading Book Talk will take pla... |
| Dec 29, 2024 | End of Jefferson Parkway dispute could breathe new life into beleaguered highway proposal | “I’d love it if it doesn’t come,” said Mike LeClare, an eight-year resident of Arvada’s Leyden Rock neighborhood whose house atop an earthen berm looks over the parkway’s right of way. “I kind of have a Hot Wheels ramp into my backyard.”
A ... |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Books | Shelf Life: Upcoming book clubs, author talks and book sales on tap | • Cory Richards will speak about and sign his new book “The Color of Everything: A Journey to Quiet the Chaos Within” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
• Second Mondays Book Group will meet at 6... |
| Nov 15, 2024 | The Pulse of Boulder: A Literary and Cultural Tapestry | Boulder, Colorado, is a vibrant hub of creativity and connection. The city pulses with life, especially through its literary scene and cultural events. Book clubs, author talks, and community gatherings are the lifeblood of this town. They ... |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Books | Shelf Life: Upcoming book clubs, author talks and book sales on tap | • Books & Brews YA Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Odd13 Brewing; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.
• Carliann Jean will speak and sign about her book “The Light Within” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Boulder Barnes & N... |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Books | Shelf Life: Cyberpunk author Neal Stephenson, Children’s Book Festival coming to Boulder, plus, book clubs galore | • Bruce F. Kawin will speak about and sign his new book “Find Me” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
• From Our Shelves Book Club will meet to discuss “The Enchanted Hacienda,” by J.C. Cervantes at 7 p.m... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | The Antichrist in the Age of Trump: A Theological Reckoning | In a world where politics and spirituality collide, Matthew Fox's latest book, "Trump & The MAGA Movement as Anti-Christ: A Handbook for the 2024 Election," emerges as a bold statement. This work is not just a critique; i... |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Books | Shelf Life: Sci-Fi master John Scalzi and dragon fantasy queen Tui T. Sutherland visit Boulder; naturalist Sy Montgomery comes to Longmont and more author visits | • Mirabai Starr will speak about and sign her new book “Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
• HeatherAsh Amara will speak about and sign her new book “Wild, ... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Books | Shelf Life: Colorado author Peter Heller touring alongside new book ‘Burn’ and other author events, book clubs | • Alan O’Hashi will speak about and sign his new book “Libby Flats: The Longest Journeys Lead Back to Yourself” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
• Nicolette Croft will speak about her book “The Curse of... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | The Rise and Fall of Boulder’s Harvest House: A Tale of Memories and Melancholy | Boulder, Colorado, is a city steeped in history and charm. Among its many landmarks, the Millennium Harvest House hotel stood as a beacon of community spirit and social gatherings. Once a vibrant hub, it now faces the wrecking ball, leaving... |
| Aug 11, 2024 | Local News | ‘Where the Hip Meet to Trip’: Memories from Boulder’s Millennium Harvest House hotel | Harvest House: The early days (1959-1970s)
By the time demolition started on the old hotel, the building was years past its prime, a far cry from its former glory. It had fallen into disrepair, in part because its owners reportedly didn’t i... |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Books | Shelf Life: Big book sale in Lafayette, author talks, book clubs and more | First Thursdays Book Group will meet to discuss “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder,” by David Grann at 2 p.m. Thursday at Longmont Public Library; longmontcolorado.gov.
Book Queeries will meet to discuss “The Girl from the ... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Books | Shelf Life: Join a Front Range book club this summer | Nyasha Williams will speak about and sign her new book “Saturday Magic: A Hoodoo Story” at 11 a.m. July 6 at Boulder Book Store; boulderbookstore.net.
Stan Nicholas will speak about his book at noon July 6 at Boulder Barnes & Noble; sto... |
| May 23, 2024 | Books | Shelf Life: Here’s a month of author talks, book clubs and literary fun events | • Teen Silent Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday at Lyons Community Library; lyons.librarycalendar.com.
• Bernadette McDonald will speak about and sign her new book “Alpine Rising: Sherpas, Baltis, and the Triumph of Local Climbers in t... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Books | Shelf Life: Students take the poetry stage, Longmont Library gears up for its book sale, author visits and more | • RQ Book Club will meet to discuss “Sea of Tranquility,” by Emily St. John Mandel at 6 p.m. Friday at Read Queen Bookstore; thereadqueen.com.
• Stan Nicholas will speak about and sign “Never Summer: A Thousand Rainbows” at 1 p.m. Saturday ... |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Books | Shelf Life: Deion Sanders to talk about his book ‘Elevate and Dominate’ and other author visits | • Deion Sanders will speak about his new book “Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win on and Off the Field” at 7 p.m. Monday at Macky Auditorium; $59; boulderbookstore.net.
• Colorado Poets Center will host a poetry reading and open mic at 6:... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Books | Shelf Life: Author talks, book clubs and book sales along the Front Range | • Terry Mark will speak about and sign his books at noon Sunday at Boulder Barnes & Noble; stores.barnesandnoble.com.
• CU Boulder master’s students will read their works at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Trident Cafe; tridentcafe.com.
• Sarah Sco... |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Books | Shelf Life: Author talks, book clubs and book sales along the Front Range | • Mark Hummel and Kika Dorsey will speak about their book and sign copies at noon Saturday at Boulder Barnes & Noble; stores.barnesandnoble.com.
• Tween Book Club will meet to discuss “The Lost Library,” by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass ... |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Books | Shelf Life: Author talks, book clubs and book sales along the Front Range | • Celebrate the release of “Heartstopper #5,” by Alice Oseman at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Longmont Library; longmontcolorado.gov.
• The FI Book Club will meet to discuss books about finance and business at 6 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Lafayette Public Li... |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Books | Shelf Life: Author talks, book clubs and book sales along the Front Range | • The FI Book Club will meet to discuss books about finance and business at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Nov. 30 at the Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.
• Tween Graphic Novel Book Club will meet to discuss “The Crossover,”... |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Books | Shelf Life: Author visits, book club meetings and literary events coming to Boulder County | • Paper & Spine will hold a used book sale Friday-Tuesday during normal library hours at the Boulder Main Library; calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
• Kerry Siggins will speak about her book “The Ownership Mindset” at 4 p.m. Friday at the Bo... |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Books | Shelf Life: Author visits, book club meetings and literary events coming to Boulder County | • Matt Kirkland will speak about his book “Dracula Daily” at 4 p.m. Friday at Boulder Barnes & Noble; stores.barnesandnoble.com.
• Liz Kinchen will speak about her book “Light in Bandaged Places” at noon Saturday at Boulder Barnes &... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Books | Shelf Life: Author visits, book club meetings and literary events coming to Boulder County | • Jaye Viner will speak about “Elaborate Lives” at 11 a.m. Saturday at Boulder Barnes & Noble; stores.barnesandnoble.com.
• Tween Book Club will meet to discuss “The Invention of Hugo Cabret,” by Brian Selznick at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday at L... |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Books
Books | Shelf Life: Upcoming local author talks include Anne Waldman, Joe Neguse, Peter Heller and more | • Boulder author Tenderbastard’s (Scott Mastro) ebooks (“Poof — Eric Foster’s Happytime Hot Springs and Unusual Event Center Boulder Colorado Summer Adventure” and “Two Chimps and a Chump”) will be free to download through the end of July; ... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Books
Books | Shelf Life: Local author talks, events and book sales | • Leah Rothstein will speak about and sign her new book “Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law” at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
• Teen book club will meet to discuss “W... |
| May 24, 2023 | Books
Books | Shelf Life: Local author talks, events and book sales | • Ted Conover will discuss his book “Cheap Land Colorado: Off-Gridders at America’s Edge” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Inkberry Books; inkberrybooks.com.
• Busy Reader’s book club will meet to discuss “Wrong Place, Wrong Time,” by Gillian McAllis... |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Books
Books | Shelf Life: Local author talks, events and book sales | • The Read Queen book club will meet to discuss the April book “Demon Copperhead,” by Barbara Kingsolver at 6 p.m. Friday at The Read Queen Bookstore; thereadqueen.com.
• JC Peterson will hold a teen writing workshop and sign copies of her ... |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Books
Books | Shelf Life: Local author talks, events and book sales | Here are some Boulder County author talks, book signings and book club events.
• Ana Crespo will read from her new book “Lia and Luís: Puzzled!” at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Wandering Jellyfish book store; twjbookshop.com.
• From Our Shelves ... |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Books
Books | Shelf Life: ‘Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete,’ ‘Cycling in Alaska’ and more are on book lovers’ calendars | Here are some Boulder County author talks, book signings and book club events.
• Hilary Topper will sign her book “From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete” at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Boulder Barnes & Noble; stores.barnesandnoble.com.
• Da... |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Books
Books | Shelf Life: Warren Hern to discuss ‘Homo Ecophagus,’ a dive into the survival of species, and more events | Here are some Boulder County author talks, book signings and book club events.
Martha Freeman and Claudia Mills will celebrate the release of Freeman’s new middle-grade mystery novel “Trashed,” at 5 p.m. Saturday, at The Wandering Jellyfish... |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Books
Books | Shelf life: David Perkins talks ‘Post-Modern Blues’ at R Gallery and more book events | Poet David Perkins will read from his books “Post-Modern Blues” and “I May or May Not Love You” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a local poet open mic at 7:15 p.m., presented by Colorado Poets Center, at R Gallery and Wine Bar, 2027 Broadw... |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Books
Books | Shelf life: Zoom with Blake Crouch, the Newbery Film Fest and a pop-up children’s book sale | Events
Boulder Public Library is hosting a pop-up used children’s book sale that will sell board books, picture books, early readers, intermediate level books and teen books for $1; runs through Monday at the main branch (library is closed ... |
| May 19, 2022 | Books
Books | Shelf life: Sports columnist Rick Reilly to discuss ‘So Help Me Golf,’ Longmont book sale and more | Events
Longmont Book Club will discuss “A Death in the Family” by James Agee at 10:30 a.m. May 21 at Barbed Wire Books; meetup.com/thelongmontbookclub.
Author Andrea Wang will discuss “Luli and the Language of Tea” at 3 p.m. May 21 at Longm... |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Books
Books | Shelf life: Dozens of authors at LoveNBoulder event, bilingual workshop with Mexican poetry champ in Longmont | The Longmont Book Club will discuss “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card at 10:30 a.m. April 16 at Barbed Wire Books; meetup.com/thelongmontbookclub.
Illustrator Heather Brockman Lee will read her debut picture book “Hattie Hates Hugs,” writt... |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Books
Books | Shelf life: Frozen Dead Poet Slam in Ned, a book recycle event in Louisville and more | As part of Frozen Dead Guy Days in Nederland this weekend, Front Range poets will gather for a slew of activities including a Frozen Dead Poet Slam Performance in the middle of 1st Street from 1-5 p.m. March 20, a Frozen Dead Poet Society o... |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Books
Books | Shelf Life: Trident event honoring Black poets, Nederland celebrating late Douglas Adams of ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide’ series | The Longmont Book Club will host an open literature discussion at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19 at Barbed Wire Books; meetup.com/thelongmontbookclub.
Julie Lindahl will discuss “The Pendulum: A Granddaughter’s Search for Her Family’s Forbidden Nazi Pa... |
| Jul 2, 2021 | Who buys fireworks at 3 a.m.? Inside a 24-hour fireworks tent in Colorado | It’s 6:29 a.m., and the sun rose an hour ago. Gary Reckelhoff and I haven’t seen another human for over six hours. Walking up to the fireworks tent is a gentleman who identifies himself as Gene Hornbacher. He’s in his late 60s and calls us ... |
| May 9, 2021 | Bruce Randolph Jr., Boulder’s Daddy Bruce Bar-B-Que owner, dies at 94 | Bruce Randolph Jr., a fixture in Boulder as the owner of Daddy Bruce’s Bar-B-Que for three decades, died May 1. He was 94.
Randolph Jr. bought a restaurant named Uncle Joe’s Plantation on the corner of Arapahoe Avenue and 20th Street in 198... |
| Dec 13, 2019 | From the Editorial Advisory Board: Racial equity | Boulder Council members plan to vote on a proposed resolution on racial equity next week. Your take?
Councilwoman Mirabai Nagle’s recent comments on race, the ethos of which were that “diversity” isn’t “just” race, comport with things I’ve ... |
| Nov 19, 2019 | Boulder City Council elects Sam Weaver as mayor despite requests role be filled by someone other than white male | Sam Weaver was elected mayor of Boulder by his fellow City Council members Tuesday night.
Bob Yates, who won reelection earlier this month, was voted in as mayor pro tem.
Courtesy Russell BramlettSam Weaver
But the votes to fill the leaders... |
| Oct 6, 2019 | Boulder History: Chamber sold ‘prosperity insurance’ in its efforts to bring radio lab to town | Note: This is the second in a two-part series on the efforts to bring the National Bureau of Standards Central Radio Propagation Laboratory to Boulder.
In the first part of this series, we learned that in December of 1949, Boulder was annou... |