Go as a River: Global Fans Flock to Colorado

Go as a River by Shelley Read has captivated readers worldwide, with over a million copies sold across forty-five countries and thirty-five languages. The novel, set in the fictional town of Iola, now submerged under Blue Mesa Reservoir in Colorado, has inspired fans to visit the remote location, where they imagine the love story of Victoria Nash and Warren Moon. Despite the town being made up, locals and booksellers receive constant inquiries, and social media is filled with photos of visitors posing by the exposed lake bed. Read, a fifth-generation local, feels honored by the buzz, and while no official tours exist, fans still hike nearby woods and roam Paonia for imagined cabins and orchards from the tale. The literary pilgrimage has put Gunnison on the map, drawing global attention to Colorados wild beauty. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b71c0085fd2aaaea