Book review: Debut novel fictionalizes Manson Family murders
This book review of "The Girls," by Emma Cline is written by Victoria Oheygi, receiver at Off the Beaten Path. This review was originally was published in Steamboat Today.
Book reviews: Children’s books to be featured at reading camp
This book review of "A Series of Small Maneuvers," by Eliot Treichel, "Tales of the Fallen Beasts: Spirit Animals Special Edition," by Brandon Mull and "The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1)," by Rick Riordan, is written by Emily Krall, executive director at BookTrails. This...
Book review: Cass creates dynamic cast of characters
This book review of "The Crown," by Kiera Cass is written by Aly Hay, bookseller and barista Off the Beaten Path. This review was originally was published in Steamboat Today.
Book reviews: Audiobooks a must for car trips
This audiobook review of “Land of Stories,” by Chris Colfer. “The Five Kingdoms,” by Brandon Mull and “The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread,” by Kate DiCamillo is written by Chris Erickson, the store manager at Off the Beaten Path. This...
May 2016 Staff Picks
“I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” - Groucho Marx
Books for your enjoyment and education as recommended by our staff.
Book review: Upcoming book offers meticulous, “intimate” look at genetics
This book review of "The Gene," by Siddhartha Mukherjee is written by Ron Krall, co-owner of Off the Beaten Path. This review was originally was published in Steamboat Today.
Book reviews: Fiction, non-fiction books examine war, character, choice
Chris Cleave and Nathaniel Philbrick, two more Literary Sojourn favorites, bring super starts for your summer reading. Both have written books about people chiseled by war and shaped by character and choice and chance.
This book review of "Everyone Brave is Forgiven," by Chris Cleave and “Valiant...
Book Review: New Novels Great Gift Ideas for Mom
This book review of "The Nest," by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney and “Eligible: A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice,” by Curtis Sittenfeld is written by Christ Painter, the library director at Bud Werner Memorial Library. This review was originally was published in Steamboat Today.
April 2016 Staff Picks
Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words. ~Robert Frost. April staff picks celebrate the poetry of words and emotion.
We love language: we love its malleability, its diversity, its utility, the ability it provides to speak to one another across millennia… and...
Book Review: "The Decent Proposal" by Kemper Donovan
This book review of "The Decent Proposal," by Kemper Donovan is written by Aly Hay, a bookseller at Off the Beaten Path. This review was originally was published in Steamboat Today.
Book review: "My Name is Lucy Barton" by Elizabeth Strout
This book review of "My Name is Lucy Barton," by Elizabeth Strout is written by Jamie Burgess, a bookseller and barista at Off the Beaten Path. This review was originally was published in Steamboat Today.
Book review: "I’ll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
This book review of "I’ll Give You the Sun" written by Jandy Nelson is by Michelle Dover, circulation services manager at Bud Werner Memorial Library. This review was originally was published in Steamboat Today.
Book review: "In Other Words" by Jhumpa Lahiri
This book review of "In Other Words" written by Jhumpa Lahiri is by Victoria Ohegyi, a receiver at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore. This review was originally was published in Steamboat Today.
March 2016 Staff Picks
"Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book.." – Author Unknown.
March staff picks are here for living.
The Written Word Meets Music Contest Winners Announced
The Steamboat Symphony Orchestra and Off the Beaten Path are proud to announce the winners of the Written Word Meets Music Creative Writing Contest. Judges from the Arts Council, Bud Werner Memorial Library and Off the Beaten Path read over 65 submissions from members of the community. It was a...
Book review: "The Swans of Fifth Avenue" by Melanie Benjamin
This book review of "The Swans of Fifth Avenue" written by Melanie Benjamin is by Virgie DeNucci bookseller at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore. This review was originally was published in Steamboat Today.
Book review: "When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi
This book review of "When Breath Becomes Air" written by Paul Kalanithi is by Virgie DeNucci, bookseller at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore. This review was originally was published in Steamboat Today.
February 2016 Staff Picks
"Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light." –Vera Nazarian.
February staff picks for those who are shining brightly...
Book review: "The Only Pirate at the Party", by Lindsey Stirling and Brooke S. Passey
This week's book review of Lindsey Stirling's and Brooke S. Passey's , "The Only Pirate at the Party" is by Shane Kinney, bookseller at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore. This review was originally was published in Steamboat Today.
January 2016 Staff Picks
"Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book." –Unknown.
January staff picks for those who are open to living many lives...