As Colorado celebrates its 150th anniversary, explore stories that highlight the people, places and history of the Centennial State. This collection features books written by Colorado authors, set in Colorado or inspired by the state’s rich culture and landscapes. From captivating fiction to engaging nonfiction and books for younger readers, there’s a Colorado story waiting for everyone.
Adult Fiction
- “Tough Luck” by Sandra Dallas
- “The River” by Peter Heller
- “Anyone But Her” by Cynthia Swanson
- “White Trash Warlock” by David R. Slayton
- “Centennial” by James A. Michener
- “Sabrina & Corina” by Kali Fajardo-Anstine
- “Go As a River” by Shelley Read
- “All That Is Secret” by Patricia Raybon
- “The Heartbreak Hotel” by Ellen O’Clover
- “All Rhodes Lead Here” by Mariana Zapata
Adult Nonfiction
- “The Colorado Book” edited by Sandra Dallas, Tom Noel and Pam Sandlian Smith
- “Begin Where You Are: The Colorado Poet Laureate Anthology” compiled by Turner Wyatt
- “Reading Colorado” by Peter Anderson
- “Colorado Profiles: Men and Women Who Shaped the Centennial State” by John H. Monnett
- “Citizen Coors” by Dan Baum
- “Soil” by Camille T. Dungy
- “Being and Becoming Ute” by Sondra Jones
- “How to Survive a Mass Shooting” by Krista Hanley
- “Colorado Women” by Gail M. Beaton
- “Your Verdict” by Jacqueline St. Joan
Teen Books
- “I’ll Be Waiting for You” by Mariko Turk
- “Of Curses and Kisses” by Sandhya Menon
- “The Honeys” by Ryan La Sala
- “The Silence Between Us” by Alison Gervais
Chapter Books
- “Alone” by Megan E. Freeman
- “The Road from Nowhere” by Avi
- “Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire” by John August
- “Tenmile” by Sandra Dallas
Picture Books
- “Adela’s Mariachi Band” by Denise Vega
- “Swim, Jim!” by Kaz Windness
- “Something Spectacular: A Rock’s Journey” by Carmela Coyle
- “Cow Boy Is NOT a Cowboy” by Gregory Barrington
Whether you’re discovering a new favorite author, learning more about Colorado’s history or sharing a story with a young reader, these books offer a chance to celebrate the Centennial State through the power of reading.