Book/Video Reviews
“Raised by Ferns” by Maya Jewell Zeller
By Lisa Laughlin “Raised by Ferns” is a smart, lyric essay debut from local writer Maya Jewell Zeller. Published this spring by Porphyry Press, America’s most remote ...
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“Farther: Eight Months on America’s Triple Crown Trails” by Heather Anderson
With numerous Fastest Known Times (FKTs) to her credit, this account of Heather Anderson’s 2018 record-setting thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail (AT), Continental Divide Trail (CDT) and Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is an inspiration to anyone interested ...
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Book Review: “Snowboard Girl” by Shannon Dunn-Downing
By T. Ghezzi Growing up in Spokane and snowboarding in the early ’90s, there were very few female riders. The memoir “Snowboard Girl” by Shannon ...
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The Trees Around You: How to Identify Common Neighborhood Trees in the Pacific Northwest By Casey Clapp
Accomplished arborist Casey Clapp is a major environmental advocate for urban forestry. He’s also the co-host of the entertaining podcast “Completely Arbortrary.” Throughout his professional ...
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A Rockhound’s Guide to Oregon and Washington
By Alison Jean Cole Usually, when jumping into a new guidebook, I tend to skip the introduction section and dive right into the meat of ...
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Book Review: “Is a River Alive?” By Robert Macfarlane
(Nonfiction, 2025) By Sara Kennedy This lyrical, genre-blending book explores the title question through a series of river visits made by the author. Weaving together ...
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Book Review: “Cabin” by Patrick Hutchinson
(Nonfiction, 2024) By James P. Johnson When he wasn’t in a cubicle writing marketing emails and promotional materials, Patrick Hutchinson would indulge in a pipe ...
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Book Review: “Conservation Confidential” By Mitch Friedman
Longtime Northwest forest and wildlife advocate Mitch Friedman’s new book “Conservation Confidential: A Wild Path to More Effective Activism,” recounts his evolution from radical Earth ...
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“Higher Ground” by Luis Benitez
By Jon Jonckers Luis Benitez’s “Higher Ground: How the Outdoor Recreation Industry Can Save The World” is a compelling mixture of personal memoir and environmental advocacy, offering a unique perspective on the transformative power ...
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