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I am used to reading Willa Cather‘s writing about the Nebraska frontier. This was a shift reading her writing of the Southwest. It‘s time was the mid lo late 19th Century. I found it such a beautiful narrative of priests‘ lives and those of the Mexican and Native populations. I have lived and traveled through much of location she writes of and I could feel everything about it in her writing. That‘s why she is one of our best American writers.

I enjoy reading Tony Hillerman‘s novels because I have a deep appreciation for the Indigenous Peoples and their culture. Hunting Badger takes place mostly in the southern canyons of Utah. The robbery of a casino has retired Lieutenant Leaphorn involved with Navajo Police Officer Jim Chee along with the FBI searching for the thieves. The search turns deadly before the manhunt comes to an end. 4/5⭐️

I already have a lot of stuff in my planner for April so I think reading time might be the a little more scarce than usual, but I like making a dream stack anyway.

🪲 Extraordinary Insects and The Land of Little Rain - for #naturalitsy buddy reads
⛰️ When I Sing, Mountains Dance - for the #keywordreadingchallenge
❄️ Strange Weather - for an Instagram buddy read
🍎 Winter - for #serieslove2025

#NaturaLitsy via @Alldebooks

Our April #buddyread is Mary Hunter Austin's 1903 book, The Land of Little Rain. I'm looking forward to reading about the Californian deserts with you.

All welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

#NaturaLitsy

Our April #buddyread is Mary Hunter Austin's 1903 book, The Land of Little Rain. I'm looking forward to reading about the Californian deserts with you.

All welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@LitsyEvents

What a fantastic book! I think I‘ve read her “Jabberwocky” essay 5 times.

This novel is set in the four corners region and on the Navajo Nation. The main characters are Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee. Navajo Police Officer Delbert Nez is killed. While searching for the murderer, lots of corruption is discovered. Leaphorn & Chee won‘t stop until they solve the crime. The Navajo lifestyle is always present and explained to those who desire knowledge of life of Indigenous peoples. 4/5

May #12Booksof2024
@Andrew65

★★★★☆

First read in 2010. My wife Amy and I started the audiobook of this American nature classic last June while driving home from Moab, Utah, a place that is very special to us. Acknowledging Abbey's ableism, racism, sexism, and hypocrisy, one can't deny that he's a compelling writer. I wish all readers of this book could also read Robert Macfarlane's introduction. ⬇️