- 16 July 2020 -
“ Sometimes in the summer evenings they walked up the hill to watch the afterglow clinging to the tops of the western mountains and to feel the breeze drawn into the valley by the rising day-heated air. " -John Steinbeck, East of Eden
Expanded Kids Area!
Looking back down the fiction wall towards the back of the shop, the view has expanded quite a bit! Where there once was a wall of children's books, there is now an archway, leading to a doorway leading to a whole new room! Come check it out!
Upcoming
Author Events!
Readings by Writers
Hosted by Pam Houston and Writing By Writers. You can see the full lineup here and find the archives here.

Jenny Forrester
Soft Hearted stories

TONIGHT , July16th
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. MST


Mark Doty
What is the Grass:
Walt Whitman in My Life

Thursday, July 23rd
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. MST

Remembering Rudolfo Anaya
Rudolfo Anaya , "a writer who helped launch the 1970s Chicano Literature Movement with his novel Bless Me, Ultima ," died June 28, the Associated Press reported. He was 82.

In 2016, Anaya was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama.

In addition to Bless Me, Ultima Anaya also produced a number of other works throughout his live including a mystery series, story collections, children's books, anthologies works of nonfiction and poetry and the novels Heart of Aztlan , Tortuga , Serafina's Stories , and more .
Update & Gratitude from Evan
Hi everyone,

It’s now been over three months since we started our renovation project, and while we still have a ways to go, the end feels like it’s in sight.

One of the most enjoyable parts of this renovation has been working with so many incredible local crafters and tradesmen. I want to share the names/companies of some of the people we’ve worked with so that the next time you are in the shop admiring some of their beautiful work you have a name and maybe a face to go with it.

- John Ford, Andy Barber, Paul Dohm and Tim Waterman - Character Builders and CounterKulture

As our general contractor, from steelwork to framing, these guys did so much for this project. On the sales floor, the highlights include our beautiful, hand-built checkout counter and the steel shelf wrap around the entire store.

- Steve Harmon – Durango Floor Sanding and Refinishing

Steve managed to sand through 30+ years of dirt, spilled drinks, and scuff marks to unearth a new floor surface underneath it all. I think you will agree, it’s beautiful!

-   Curtis Toledo – Toledo Construction

Curtis built the original wall bays, tongue and groove paneling and much more when Maria’s Bookshop first moved down the block to 960 Main Ave in the early 90’s. What a treat to have him back for more. The new shelves in the back rooms, the trim work throughout the store and the new archway are all his handiwork.

I wish I could list everyone here, but I’d be espousing thanks for far more words than I’m allowed to write.

Thank you for all your patience and support as we continue to make noise and dust in the back of the store!

-Evan
Meet Our New Bookseller!
We're so excited to welcome Tracy to the team! She first came to Durango in the late 1990s and returned again after earning degrees in Journalism at Santa Barbara City College in California and Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington. She loves books, movies, music and everything outdoors – almost as much as she loves her family and friends. 
Some Non-Fiction Paperbacks
to Keep Your Brain Engaged!
Need a Baby Gift?
These adorable sock and book pairings make for a delightful baby shower gift!
Libro.fm . What are You Listening To?
Sometimes it's hard to find time to actually sit down with a book. That's why audio books are great! You can listen while driving, cleaning, grocery shopping or even just getting dressed in the morning! And Libro.fm is so cool because it still let's you support Maria's! A portion of your audio book purchases through Libro.fm actually come to us:)