Two determined factions vie for historic treasure

AT BOOKWORKS: Steve Berry will sign “Lost Order” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 11. The Knights of the Golden Circle was the largest and most dangerous clandestine organization in American history. It amassed billions in stolen gold and silver, all buried in hidden caches across the United States. Since 1865, treasure hunters have searched, but little of that immense wealth has ever been found.

Now, two factions of what remains of the Knights of the Golden Circle want that lost treasure ––one to spend it for the group’s own ends, the other to preserve it.

Bookworks Book Club will discuss Amor Towles’ “Gentleman in Moscow” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12.

Free and open to the public.

Mary Thelma Brainard-Ransom will sign “True Self Project” at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15.

Bookworks is at 4022 Rio Grande NW. Call 344-8139.

AT TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS: Loretta and Jennifer Hall will sign “Miguel and Michelle Visit Spaceport America” from 1 to 3 p.m. today.

This is Loretta’s fourth book on space but her first children’s book. The book was illustrated by her daughter, Jennifer. Loretta won the New Mexico and Arizona Book Award for her three space books.

Treasure House Books & Gifts is at 2012 South Plaza NW in Old Town. Call 2427204.

AT COLLECTED WORKS: Journey Santa Fe Presents Marcela Diaz, executive director of Somos Un Pueblo Unido, at 11 a.m. today.

Diaz will talk about “Today’s Challenges on Immigration and Sanctuary Cities.”

Somos is a community-based, immigrant led organization for worker and racial justice respecting diversity and integrating newcomers. Somos Un Pueblo Unido also has a one-stop shop for low wage workers to get trained about their rights and resources available to them. Diaz will address the many issues they face under the new administration.

Collected Works is at 202 Galisteo St., Santa Fe. Call 988-4226.