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Book festival news

J.A. Jance: Book festival's literacy efforts can change a person’s life for the better

J.A. Jance: Book festival's literacy efforts can change a person’s life for the better

  • Ann Brown

"The whole experience took my breath away," says Jance about receiving the Founders Award.

Photos: 2016 Tucson Festival of Books

Photos: 2016 Tucson Festival of Books

    The biggest literary event in Arizona - The Tucson Festival of Books - on the University of Arizona Mall in Tucson, March 12-13.

    Saturday at the Tucson Festival of Books

    Saturday at the Tucson Festival of Books

    • Arizona Daily Star

    The eighth annual event will be held 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 12-13.

    4 of 6 parking garages will charge $5 for the Tucson Festival of Books

    4 of 6 parking garages will charge $5 for the Tucson Festival of Books

    • Ann Brown

    Two garages, surface lots will be free, as is Cat Tran shuttle from peripheral parking sites.

    Hipster paradise: Science City at Tucson Festival of Books

    Hipster paradise: Science City at Tucson Festival of Books

    • By Tom Beal Arizona Daily Star

    There is art in science, and science in art.

    Celebrated Chef Arronte Pens Bible of Authentic Mexican Cuisine

    Celebrated Chef Arronte Pens Bible of Authentic Mexican Cuisine

    • By Tara Kirkpatrick Arizona Daily Star

    Chef will be at the Tucson Festival of Books

    Images by Mark Ulriksen, author of "Dogs Rule Nonchalantly"

    Images by Mark Ulriksen, author of "Dogs Rule Nonchalantly"

      Mark Ulriksen, author of "Dogs Rule Nonchalantly," and an illustrator with 52 New Yorker magazines to his credit will speak at the Arizona Daily Star pavilion at the 2016 Tucson Festival of Books, March 12-13 on the University of Arizona campus.

      'Target Tokyo' tells one of our greatest stories

      'Target Tokyo' tells one of our greatest stories

        New information on Doolittle's retaliation for Pearl Harbor sneak attack.

        'Dogs Rule Nonchalantly' explores loving, living with, losing our best pals

        'Dogs Rule Nonchalantly' explores loving, living with, losing our best pals

          Mark Ulriksen shares the impact of the dogs that have enriched his life.

          'Blackout" a message to Hepola's former self

          'Blackout" a message to Hepola's former self

            Sarah Hepola shares her journey from boozy blackouts through her first year of sobriety.

            Authors guide us on emotional journey at Tucson Festival of Books

            Authors guide us on emotional journey at Tucson Festival of Books

              Star lineup aims for inspiring literary experience with a lot of fun mixed in.

              Sara Jenkins understands how Italians eat

              Sara Jenkins understands how Italians eat

                Sara Jenkins will be among the author-chefs at the Tucson Festival of Books with cookbook, "The Four Seasons of Pasta."  

                Tucson Festival of Books: Author uncaps the mystique of olive oil

                  The chef and cookbook author will be at the Tucson Festival of Books

                  Ticketing starts Wednesday for Tucson Festival of Books 'friends'

                  Ticketing starts Wednesday for Tucson Festival of Books 'friends'

                    To help alleviate the frustration of long lines, free tickets to the six busiest Tucson Festival of Books venues will be available.

                    Local News

                    Authorities report 3 unrelated inmate deaths

                    June 18 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

                    Thursday's news: What you missed while you were at work.

                    Photos: Monsoon 2026

                    Photos: Monsoon 2026

                    Monsoon 2026 is only a few days old and already has dropped measurable rainfall over the area including a band of storms June 17, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                    Authorities report 3 unrelated inmate deaths

                    Authorities report 3 unrelated inmate deaths

                    Three inmates — one in the state prison and two in jail — have died in unrelated incidents over the past few days, authorities say.

                    Oro Valley raises price for police body-worn camera records

                    Oro Valley raises price for police body-worn camera records

                    Public records requests for the department’s Axon body-worn camera footage will increase from $25 per video to $46 for every hour of footage reviewed.

                    State & Regional

                    Arizona AG drops fake electors case for now but still plans to pursue it

                    Arizona AG drops fake electors case for now but still plans to pursue it

                    PHOENIX — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is dropping the criminal charges against the fake electors and their allies — for now.

                    Arizona's 1st Buc-ee's: Full hotels, traffic detours

                    Arizona's 1st Buc-ee's: Full hotels, traffic detours

                    Thousands of people are expected for opening day of the new Buc-ee's on June 22 in Goodyear, the first Arizona location.

                    Tohono O'odham Nation sues feds over Arizona border wall

                    Tohono O'odham Nation sues feds over Arizona border wall

                    The Tohono O’odham Nation is asking a federal judge to block plans for 62 miles of new border wall on tribal land, arguing the project would unlawfully alter reservation boundaries established by Congress. Tribal leaders say the wall would damage sacred sites, restrict cultural traditions and disrupt long-standing cross-border ties with O’odham communities in Mexico.

                    4 GOP rivals for AZ governor debate electability, other issues

                    4 GOP rivals for AZ governor debate electability, other issues

                    Arizona’s Republican candidates for governor sparred over mail-in voting, tax cuts, school vouchers and data centers during a televised primary debate. Front-runner Andy Biggs faced criticism from rivals who questioned his electability, while the candidates offered differing visions for election policy, education funding and the state’s economic future ahead of the July 21 primary.

                    Nation & World

                    Some Republicans blast Iran deal; Israeli strikes raise doubt in Lebanon

                    Some Republicans blast Iran deal; Israeli strikes raise doubt in Lebanon

                    President Donald Trump's interim deal to end the Iran war met criticism from some of his fellow Republicans as copies of the signed agreement circulated on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

                    Obama Presidential Center, designed as hub of civic life, to open in Chicago

                    Obama Presidential Center, designed as hub of civic life, to open in Chicago

                    Throngs of guests converged on a lakefront park in Chicago on Thursday to dedicate the Obama Presidential Center, a sprawling campus honoring the 44th president of the United States.

                    Trump administration removed dozens of park exhibits that 'disparage' US

                    Trump administration removed dozens of park exhibits that 'disparage' US

                    The list was turned over to a federal judge who ruled that the government engaged in an unlawful effort to "rewrite the nation's history."

                    See the new Obama Presidential Center ahead of its grand opening

                    See the new Obama Presidential Center ahead of its grand opening

                    USA TODAY reporter Kinsey Crowley explored the new presidential library ahead of its grand opening June 19th.

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                    ASU sues owner of historic home it wants to seize

                    ASU sues owner of historic home it wants to seize

                    Five takeaways: Star investigation into alleged Southern Arizona 'cult'

                    Five takeaways: Star investigation into alleged Southern Arizona 'cult'

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                    23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                    23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                    Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                    Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                    Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                    A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                    Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                    Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                    Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                    Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                    Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                    A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                    Tucson fugitive faces charges in woman's death

                    Tucson fugitive faces charges in woman's death

                    Coral Michelle Smith, 40, who had been a fugitive for several days, was arrested Monday.

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                    Man, 31, shot dead in midtown Tucson

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                    Tucson man, 74, dies months after being struck by car

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                    Arizona AG drops fake electors case for now but still plans to pursue it

                    Arizona AG drops fake electors case for now but still plans to pursue it

                    PHOENIX — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is dropping the criminal charges against the fake electors and their allies — for now.

                    Tohono O'odham Nation sues feds over Arizona border wall

                    Tohono O'odham Nation sues feds over Arizona border wall

                    The Tohono O’odham Nation is asking a federal judge to block plans for 62 miles of new border wall on tribal land, arguing the project would unlawfully alter reservation boundaries established by Congress. Tribal leaders say the wall would damage sacred sites, restrict cultural traditions and disrupt long-standing cross-border ties with O’odham communities in Mexico.

                    PACC halts animal adoptions, intakes due to distemper outbreak

                    PACC halts animal adoptions, intakes due to distemper outbreak

                    Pima Animal Care Center has temporarily suspended dog adoptions and sharply limited animal intake as it battles an outbreak of canine distemper and other infectious diseases. Shelter officials say nearly 500 dogs are currently housed at PACC, with several confirmed distemper cases.

                    Arizona AG: Tucson mobile home park settles lawsuit for $795K

                    Arizona AG: Tucson mobile home park settles lawsuit for $795K

                    Palo Verde Mobile Home Park, LLC in Tucson will pay $795,000 in restitution, civil penalties, and fees after the Arizona Attorney General's Office alleged the company misled tenants about the usability of electricity at its park.

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