
Dan Compton
KPCW Book Reviewer Dan Compton
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Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s historical novel transports readers back to Depression-era Colorado and provides an intimate look at a multicultural family in the American West. Here is this month’s book review of “Woman of Light” - 2024’s One Book One Community selection.
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Heather Hansman’s dive into the history of skiing and the wealth of issues facing the sport and the towns that support it is this year’s One Book One Community selection. Dan Compton has this month’s book review of “Powder Days: Ski Bums, Ski Towns and the Future of Chasing Snow."
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TJ Klune’s new novel, “In the Lives of Puppets,” combines elements of “Pinocchio,” “Swiss Family Robinson” and “WALL-E” to tell a heartfelt tale of found family and what it means to be human.
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Stephen King’s latest novel "Fairy Tale" is about a young man who discovers a portal to another world in dire need of his help.
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The Martian meets Multiplicity in Edward Ashton’s new science fiction novel. Dan Compton has this month’s book review of Mickey7.