A passion for story may be the defining characteristic of the dozens of journalists, photographers, illustrators, novelists, and poets who help us create each issue of Alta Journal. And for many of them, the commitment to craft and compelling narrative extends beyond this publication to highly acclaimed books. We’ve compiled this guide to 83 recent titles by our contributors to honor their achievements, inspire your holiday gift giving, and remind ourselves of the wonder ofreading well-told stories.

FALL 2021 BOOKS GUIDE

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FALL 2021 BOOKS GUIDE

Bound Together 2021

Stories: Death and the Female Body

Fiction: Science Fiction

Biography and Memoir: How Octavia E. Butler Wrote

Nonfiction: Criticism