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The Bookies Bookstore suggests books on pups, murder and politics

Coloradosun · · 888 words · By The Bookies Bookstore
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Each week as part of SunLit — The Sun’s literature section — we feature staff recommendations from book stores across Colorado.

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Each week as part of SunLit — The Sun’s literature section — we feature staff recommendations from book stores across Colorado.

Why it matters

This week, the staff from The Bookies Bookstore in Denver recommends meditations on dogs, a deadly tourist trap and teenagers in political power.

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Best Dog in the World: Essays on Love Edited by Alice Hoffman Scribner $22 (hardcover) March 2026 Purchase Purchase audiobook From the publisher: Beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Young World By Soman Chainani Penguin Publishing Group $21.99 (hardcover) May 2026”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results for a book titled 'Young World' by Soman Chainani.
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Claim 2: “The Bookies Bookstore in Denver recommends meditations on dogs, a deadly tourist trap and teenagers in political power.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of definitions of 'bookie' as a gambler and unrelated Wikipedia entries about Christmas films. There is no evidence confirming a bookstore by this name in Denver or its specific book recommendations.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Many Christmas stories have been adapted to feature films and TV specials, and have been broadcast and repeated many times on television. Since the popularization of home video in the 1980s, these fil…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christmas_films
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2026 · A bookie is an entity that manages and oversees the wagering process by determining the potential payouts for various bets in gambling events. Bookies, or bookmakers, facilitate gamblin…
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bookie.asp
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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago · Bookies.com is the best online source for legal sports betting & online casinos. Get sports picks, breaking news & brand reviews from experts!
https://bookies.com/
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Claim 3: “With contributions from Isabel Allende, Chris Bohjalian, Bonnie Garmus, Roxane Gay, Emily Henry, Ann Leary, Tova Mirvis, Jodi Picoult, Elizabeth Strout, Amy Tan, Adriana Trigiani, Nick Trout, Paul Yoon, and Laura Zigman”
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While the book exists, the provided evidence for this specific claim only contains general information about the name 'Isabel' and a list of American novelists, but does not list the specific contributors to this book.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of novelists from the United States, listed with titles of a major work for each. This is not intended to be a list of every American (born U.S. citizen, naturalized citizen, or long-ti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_novelists
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web search NEUTRAL — Isabel is a female name of Spanish origin. It originates as the medieval Spanish form of Elisabeth. Arising in the 12th century, it became popular in England in the 13th century following the marriage…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabel
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web search NEUTRAL — Isabel (or Isabelle) [ iz - uh -bel ] [1] is a female given name. It comes from the Hebrew name Elisheva. Elisheva is often translated to Elizabeth, of which Isabel is a division. There are many royal…
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabel
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Claim 4: ““Tourist Season” is book #1 in The Seasons of Carnage trilogy”
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Multiple sources (Goodreads and other web listings) explicitly identify 'Tourist Season' as Book 1 in 'The Seasons of Carnage' trilogy.
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web search NEUTRAL — Image not available for Color: Tourist Season (The Seasons of Carnage Trilogy). VIDEOS. 360° VIEW.Welcome to Cape Carnage! Visit Once, Stay Forever. You can hide in the farthest reaches of the deepest…
https://www.amazon.com/Tourist-Season-Seasons-Carnage-Trilog…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tourist Season is an incredibly unique book. I’ve honestly never read anything so outrageously creative, hilarious, or gory. Despite its gruesome nature, the small-town vibes prevail in the seaside to…
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/231299870-tourist-season
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web search NEUTRAL — With tourists comes trouble, and Harper Starling won’t let anyone ruin her picture-perfect home. A skilled gardener with killer instincts, Harper protects her sanctuary—and her aging mentor with a fad…
https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Tourist_Season_T…
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Claim 5: “Best Dog in the World: Essays on Love Edited by Alice Hoffman Scribner $22 (hardcover) March 2026”
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Multiple web sources confirm the book 'The Best Dog in the World: Essays on Love' is edited by Alice Hoffman, published by Scribner, and has a publication date of March 10, 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dog Soldiers is a novel by Robert Stone, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1974. The story features American journalist John Converse, a Vietnam correspondent during the war, Merchant Marine sailor Ray…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_Soldiers_(novel)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alain de Botton (; born 20 December 1969) is a Swiss-born British author and public speaker. His books discuss various contemporary subjects and themes, emphasizing philosophy's relevance to everyday…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alain_de_Botton
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brian Griffin is a fictional character from the American animated sitcom Family Guy. He is one of the main characters of the series and a member of the Griffin family. Created, designed, and voiced by…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Griffin
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Claim 6: “the sequel, which releases in June”
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The search results for 'sequel' and 'June' refer to a TV show called 'The Tourist' and a game called 'Marvel Rivals', not the book 'Tourist Season'. No evidence confirms a June release for the book's sequel.
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web search NEUTRAL — Binged The Tourist season 2 and still have questions? Spoilers below.
https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-tourist-season-2-ending-exp…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dang it, Freddy‣ More 5 AM at Freddy's ‣ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjfz9cVlCD-PF8JIt5XTHwy4TnkylMit‣ Check out the voice actors! ‣ZACHxFULLER -...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLL2XwhmAgw
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web search NEUTRAL — Marvel Rivals Season 8 will be released on May 15, 2026, at 9 AM UTC. The new season is confirmed to last until June 12, during which the mid-season update will go live.
https://beebom.com/marvel-rivals-season-8-roadmap/
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Claim 7: “Tourist Season By Brynne Weaver Zando $19 (paperback) September 2025”
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Multiple sources confirm 'Tourist Season' is written by Brynne Weaver and published by Zando. One source specifically mentions a release date of September 23, 2025.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tourist Season.Books by Brynne Weaver published by Zando. The Ruinous Love Trilogy Box Set. Scythe & Sparrow (Collector’s Edition).
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2341597/brynne-we…
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web search NEUTRAL — Choose an option Book Book Box Gift Wrapped Book. Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver quantity. Add to basket.Brynne is a fan of velociraptors, the Alien movies (well, most of them), red wine, and wild ad…
https://www.tealeavesandreads.co.uk/product/tourist-season-b…
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web search NEUTRAL — Publisher: Zando. Tourist Season | Brynne Weaver.About Brynne Weaver. Brynne is a fan of velociraptors, the Alien movies (well, most of them), red wine, and wild adventures. She can relate nearly anyt…
https://www.fantasticallyfabled.com/reviews/publishers/zando…
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Claim 8: “The Bookies Bookstore 2085 S. Holly Street Denver, CO 80222”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to verify the address or existence of 'The Bookies Bookstore' in Denver.
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Claim 9: “14 celebrated authors share unforgettable tales of the dogs who left their pawprints on their hearts.”
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A web search result explicitly states that 'Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions' in the collection edited by Alice Hoffman.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bluey (7 June 1910 – 14 November 1939) was a female Australian Cattle Dog owned by Les and Rosalie Hall of Rochester, Victoria. She holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest verified dog to have e…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluey_(long-lived_dog)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bobi (Portuguese pronunciation: [bɔˈβi], 11 May 1992 – 21 October 2023) was a male purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo dog cared for by Leonel Costa of Conqueiros, Leiria, Portugal. Bobi was claimed by his c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobi_(dog)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dog meat, also known as fragrant meat, or simply fragrant, is the meat derived from dogs. Historically, human consumption of dog meat has been recorded in many parts of the world. In the 21st century,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_meat
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Claim 10: “SunLit — The Sun’s literature section”
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Claim 11: “even has a cameo mention of our favorite characters in Butcher and Blackbird”
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Web search results (TikTok and Pinterest) specifically link 'Tourist Season' and 'Butcher and Blackbird' as being connected or by the same author, supporting the claim of a connection/cameo.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tourist Season audiobook Brynne Weaver, Butcher and Blackbird connection, fall reading list, must-read audiobooks, book recommendations for fall, engaging stories by Brynne Weaver, audio books worth l…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/how-is-tourist-season-connec…
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web search NEUTRAL — Book Review – Tourist Season. BySam June 28, 2025June 28, 2025. Book (ARC) REVIEW: Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver (out Sept 23, 2025). No spoilers – because we’ve got a wait until this one drops – bu…
https://sambartley.com/2025/06/28/book-review-tourist-season…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Haunting Season Book. Pin on Books. Flush By Carl Hiaasen.Butcher And Blackbird Trigger Warnings. Scythe And Sparrow Book Aesthetic. Tourist Season Book.
https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/tourist-season-book/95989687…
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