“A striking first novel of love and strength and growth, set against the forests and rivers of Colorado’s high country. Read is a gifted writer, and the book is a literary triumph.”—Denver Post

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“A gorgeous debut novel.”—Saturday Evening Post

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“Remarkable…a delightful and poignant historical read…poetic and well crafted. A story of love and loss, and the resilience of the human spirit to continue moving forward, just as a river flows.”—Colorado Public Radio

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“Drawing on her family’s history in Colorado, Read crafts a stunning, unique and time period appropriate coming-of-age narrative told in intimate first person…This debut novel is a gem to be enjoyed by anyone interested in Americana, Colorado history and lives that matter.” —Durango Herald

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“From the first sentence of Go As a River, masterfully-crafted language unfolds into a story of deep love in the midst of prejudice, as it illustrates resilience, friendship and finding a sense of home.”—Aspen Times