Well, it seems we are all still frantically reading the authors that will be attending the Tucson Festival of Books. I recommend checking out Charles De Lint for any fantasy fans. My personal favorite is Dreams Underfoot. It is a compilation of short stories that all take place in the magical town of Newford. The best part of this book is that several of the stories have characters that weave together, giving you a new perspective on what at first appears to be a minor character.
I am also reading The River King by Alice Hoffman. I am really enjoying how Hoffman’s small town seems to have a personality all of its own, making the story not just about the characters, but about the town itself. Hoffman has a unique way of narrating her story. It is more like you are being told the story by a storyteller than reading a book. Her narration styles gives the entire book a magical feel.
One of my co-workers is reading Louise Ure and loving the mysteries. In fact, she didn’t read just one of her books this week, but at least two. Ure’s newest book is called The Fault Tree and is up for several awards. It is a mystery about a blind auto mechanic who overhears a murder, and consequently pursued by the killer. This is yet another story that takes place in our lovely Southwest.