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1890. The lawless New Mexico Territory is overrun by criminals who steal money and land without consequence, and everyone carries a gun.

In Montaña Roja, robberies threaten Fred Harvey’s newest Harvey House restaurant. Disguised as a Harvey hostess, undercover Pinkerton agent Clare ventures west, risking exposure at every turn as she searches for answers the law won’t pursue—relying only on her instincts and her derringer to survive.

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Dana Stabenow is an award-winning author best known for her gripping crime fiction, richly drawn characters, and bringing the rugged beauty and complex cultures of Alaska to life. With a career spanning decades and dozens of books, she continues to captivate readers who crave smart, atmospheric storytelling.

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Tonight, live and in person! Sort of.

Join us for a virtual conversation with Dana Stabenow, to celebrate the release of her new book, The Harvey Girl. From the award-winning author of the Kate Shugak Mysteries, a thrilling new detective series set during America’s wild boom time of the nineteenth century.WELCOME TO THE GILDED AGE. WHERE NOT EVERYTHING

Children who grow up immersed in books develop the ability to answer their own questions

I’m just gonna quote. Children who are read to regularly from early ages develop lifelong skills that can’t be acquired from a VCR or the Disney Channel. They become better listeners and find it easier to pay attention in school. Their vocabularies grow rapidly, and grammar seems less mysterious to

Lagniappe Sunday

Quote: “NPF President and CEO Jeff Reinbold kicked off a new series on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven. Jeff’s interview was the first of a new recurring segment hosted by McGraw and dedicated to national parks. Listen to Jeff’s interview here, catch up with Friends of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park here,