Category Archives: 50 States 50 Books

photo credit: jmenard48 Well, I can scarcely believe this, but South Dakota is the final state in this series!!  photo credit: trialsanderrors I began this series on January 31st, inspired by Melanie Jones series in the Columbia Spectator.  My original … Continue reading →

photo credit: Vitorio Benedetti I have chosen the playwright William Inge to represent the state of Kansas — mostly because I have heard of him! However, Sheila recommended another Kansas classic:  In Cold Blood.  Good pick, Sheila!  I have not yet … Continue reading →

  photo credit: OakleyOriginals Many thanks to Cindy for recommending the following Oklahoma writers: William Bernhardt, Angie Debo, Janet McAdams, and Janis Reams Hudson.  I have not yet read any of these writers, but I’m looking forward to getting to … Continue reading →

photo credit: Paco Espinoza First, before I discuss my pick for New Mexico, a big “thank you” to last week’s highlighted writer, Sally Denton, for introducing me to another talented NM wordsmith! Denton recommends Michael McGarrity, a mystery writer who sets … Continue reading →

photo credit: mandj98 So, I am down to six remaining states… whew! I would love a bit of help on the remaining states, by the way: New Mexico (maybe Julia Glass? Tony Hillerman?), Oklahoma, Kansas, South Dakota, and Washington. Any … Continue reading →