The Ultimate Santa Fe Reading List: The Best Books About (and from) Santa Fe You’ll Love

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If you’re craving a deeper connection to Santa Fe—or just looking for the perfect summer read—this episode of The Real Santa Fe podcast is your guide. Join Bunny as she dives into her favorite books about, set in, and written by authors from Santa Fe. From local legends like Anne Hillerman and Michael McGarrity to gripping historical memoirs, cultural deep-dives, and cherished childhood classics, this is your literary love letter to the City Different.

Whether you're curled up in the mountains, headed to Chama, or just daydreaming about New Mexico from afar, you’ll walk away with a stack of must-reads—and maybe even a new favorite author. Bunny shares personal stories, author connections, and a lifelong passion for books that reveal the soul of the Southwest.

📚 Featured books include:

• The Shadow of the Solstice by Anne Hillerman
• Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides
• Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston
• Long Quiet Highway by Natalie Goldberg
• Red Sky at Morning by Richard Bradford
  ...and many more!

Grab your iced tea, iced coffee, or a margarita, find a shady porch, and get ready to fall in love with Santa Fe—one page at a time.

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Original Music by: Kene Terry