Best Books About Colorado

Escape to the wild Rockies with Karen Auvinen as she seeks answers to life's big questions in "Rough Beauty." In this captivating memoir, Auvinen's determination to live on her own terms leads her to a primitive cabin, where she grapples with solitude, loses everything in a fire, and embarks on a heroic journey to find community. With echoes of Annie Dillard and Gretel Ehrlich, this "beautiful, contemplative" debut honors the wildness of the Rockies and offers a glimpse into a life pared down to its essentials. Exploring themes of resilience and the allure of nature, "Rough Beauty" is a luminous and lyrical exploration of finding one's own path and embracing the unpredictability and grace of living intimately with the forces of nature.

Embark on a journey of self-discovery with a group of friends as they explore the open highways of America in this timeless Beat classic by Jack Kerouac. Soon to be a major motion picture with a star-studded cast, this revolutionary masterpiece captures the essence of the Beat Generation and will leave a lasting impact on readers.