Joe Leaphorn

April & May Book Clubs

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In April and May, we’ll be getting back to in person meetings plus a zoom meetings for those too far away to make it to the in person group.  In April, we’ll meet in person at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, and on zoom on Wednesday, April 26 at 7 p.m.  In May, we’ll meet in person on Sunday, May 28 at 2 p.m., and on zoom on Wednesday, May 31 at 7 p.m.  Please message us on facebook or email us at stores (at) auntagathas.com for details on how to meet or join the zoom group. read more

Anne Hillerman: Stargazer

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This seems almost unbelievable, but it’s been 51 years since Tony Hillerman published his first Joe Leaphorn novel, The Blessing Way.  The books are now such revered classics I was hesitant when I picked up Anne Hillerman’s first book, thinking there was no way she could continue the work of her father.  But Ms. Hillerman has made the series her own.  The central character is neither Joe Leaphorn or Jim Chee, but Bernadette (Bernie) Manuelito, giving the series an entirely new flavor. read more