Peter Heller, an acclaimed novelist known for his deep literary insights and new book 'Burn,' shares his expertise on Denver’s rich literary scene. He discusses the nuanced portrayals of the city that go beyond traditional Western tropes. Heller highlights connections between Denver and the Beat Generation, emphasizing cultural representation. He further explores novels that capture Denver's unique geography and personal narratives. The conversation also critiques the genre of Westerns, underlining themes of exploitation and friendship.

Readers, this show is all about helping you discover your next read—which means we talk each week not only about the books our guests love and Anne's recommendations, but about the authors behind the books. Anne's recommendations and our guests' tastes vary widely, but sometimes we see authors who show up again and again on the show. And in today's episode, we're bringing you conversations with three of these writers who mean something a little extra special to our WSIRN community.Join Anne in conversation with Peter Heller, Tayari Jones, and Becky Chambers, as we explore their writing and reading lives, the books they've loved, and what they recommend we should all read next.To see the full list of books discussed today, check out our website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/308. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices