BOOKS

The American Library Association awarded Flagstaff author Kevin Fedarko with the prestigious Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction for “A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon."

Flagstaff author Kevin Fedarko hiked the Grand Canyon from end to end. The punishing 750-mile trek showed him the unexplored landscape of one of America’s most-visited national parks, the Native American tribes that call it home and the many threats facing the area.

Flagstaff is the backdrop of a murder mystery in Mary Tolan’s debut novel, Mars Hill Murder. She drew from her real-life experience as a longtime community journalist.

More libraries have cut ties with the American Library Association as the professional group stands up for books some say children shouldn't have access to because of their content. Right-wing lawmakers in Arizona have demanded similar action.

Melissa Sevigny's "Brave the Wild River" recounts botanists Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter’s historic 1938 journey down the Colorado River to survey the plant life of the Grand Canyon. The pair risked their lives during the unprecedented 43-day journey only to be nearly forgotten in history.

Arizona-born writer and journalist Tom Zoellner is out with a new book about his 46-day journey hiking the nearly 800-mile Arizona Trail. Rim to River: Looking into the Heart of Arizona is a collection of essays Zoellner created as a way to better understand his home state after years at odds with Arizona’s sprawling urban landscapes and divisive politics.

Robert Hershberger's "Diary of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver" provides an unflinching look at the shocking and oftentimes uncomfortable realities of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.

Yavapai County officials say the surge of new COVID-19 infections has prompted changes to library operations at all 15 county libraries. Yavapai County…