Hannah Evans

In Colorado writer Claire Boyles’ debut collection of short stories, “Site Fidelity” (2021, W. W. Norton), many of the hard environmental truths of the West come alive in their most personal ways – water rights, endangered species, fracking, and flooding are pervasive throughout this title’s pages, but not through the broader perspective in which they are frequently discussed. … [Read more...] about Checking Out: Site Fidelity

Writing accurately about the internet feels like an impossible task – the endless stream of information that is increasingly hard to decipher or curate; the extreme vulnerability alongside a lack of authentic connection; the unexplainable and constantly morphing weirdness. With that being said, Patricia Lockwood’s novel, “No One Is Talking About This” (Penguin Random House, … [Read more...] about Checking Out: No One Is Talking About This

We commonly think of the study of science and that of sociology or humanities as very different - we look at science as neutral and data-driven, while non-STEM fields are frequently seen as reflective and thought-driven. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein’s new book, “The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, & Dreams Deferred” (2021, Bold Type Books), … [Read more...] about Checking Out: The Disordered Cosmos

Featuring strong visual interest and captivating storytelling, graphic novels are a somewhat newer format to gain wide distribution and popularity.  Amazing new titles are being released all the time, so this month I wanted to share a few new graphic novels that came out this year. From a highly personal memoir, to a story about a septuagenarian demon hunter, to a helpful … [Read more...] about Checking Out: Great New Graphic Novels

The ever-changing nature of Denver is a well-worn topic of conversation – anyone who has spent any time in this storied city has more than likely picked up some observations regarding Old Denver and New Denver, its constant expansions and renovations, and what has disappeared as well as what still remains. A vibrant and quickly growing area can’t help but change, but it is hard … [Read more...] about Checking Out: Queen City