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ArchiveTen years after the publication of 鈥榃ild,鈥 the beloved author shares her thoughts on the haters who thought she was unprepared, the transformative power of doing big things, and where Monster is now
Food writer and editor Helen Graves shares some tips for achieving perfectly charred fruit on the grill, plus a recipe from her new cookbook, 鈥楲ive Fire鈥
Jody Rosen combines his acuity as a pop-cultural critic and his passion for the bicycle in his new book 鈥橳wo Wheels Good: The History and Mystery of the Bicycle鈥
In his inaugural column for 国产吃瓜黑料, the 鈥楶arks & Recreation鈥 star sounds off on Henry David Thoreau, emasculation, and bullying in the outdoors
A beekeeping documentary, 鈥楯urassic World: Dominion,鈥 and all things Obi Wan Kenobi
Ten great reads for the beach (between workouts) or the airport (between flight delays)
In an excerpt from his new book, 鈥楧o Hard Things,鈥 Steve Magness explains a clever tactic to combat anxiety and free yourself to perform
In her new book 鈥楪eneration Dread,鈥 author and researcher Britt Wray teaches us how to channel our climate grief and anxiety into purpose and agency
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado鈥檚 memoir about being the first Peruvian woman to stand atop the tallest mountain on earth is also a story about surviving sexual abuse and addiction and, ultimately, finding herself
This week, 国产吃瓜黑料 Book Club host Elizabeth Hightower Allen spoke with author Silvia Vasquez-Lavado about her memoir In the Shadow of the Mountain,聽the Book Club’s May pick. On the one hand, the books is about Vasquez-Lavado journey to become the first Peruvian woman to summit Everest…
Craft-cocktail pro Natasha David reinvents low- and no-ABV drinks in her recent book, 鈥楧rink Lightly鈥
鈥楾op Gun: Maverick,鈥 a Woodstock playlist, and 鈥楿nder the Banner of Heaven鈥
At the end of one of the most successful Everest seasons in years, we collected the most compelling stories about the peak and how it can bring out the best and worst in those who attempt to climb it
Amy McCulloch went to the Himalayas looking for adventure. She came back with an idea for an epic novel.
The New Yorker staff writer spoke with 国产吃瓜黑料 Book Club host Elizabeth Hightower Allen about turning the unbelievable story of itinerant canoeist Dick Conant into a book
Kathryn Miles鈥檚 new book, 鈥楾railed,鈥 investigates the killings of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans in Shenandoah National Park 25 years ago鈥攁nd asks difficult questions about safety in nature
An Everest thriller, 鈥楤ad Vegan,鈥 and Alex Honnold in the Amazon
Kids learn best through stories, and these books weave gripping tales with messages about caring for the planet
When we open our ears to the marvels of natural soundscapes, we experience the energies of the world in a unique way鈥攁nd begin to understand the mysteries behind them
鈥楽everance,鈥 a John Green audiobook, and 鈥60 Songs That Explain the 鈥90s鈥
A relationship with plants built on love, care, and respect is at the heart of bringing the outdoors inside
A conversation with Semi-Rad鈥檚 Brendan Leonard on the life-affirming joys of type-two fun
In an excerpt from his new book, 鈥楻iverman,鈥 writer Ben McGrath recounts how he met an itinerant canoeist named Dick Conant, a fascinating character who mysteriously disappeared shortly thereafter
In their recent release, Molly Huddle and Sara Slattery push back against conditions that curtail the running careers of young women, with stories from 50 who鈥檝e made it
In this excerpt from his new book 鈥楻unning Throughout Time: the Greatest Running Stories Ever Told,鈥 Roger Robinson surfaces an incredible bit of sports history: the Great Marathon Derby of 1909.
This month the 国产吃瓜黑料 Book Club will read 鈥楻iverman,鈥 by Ben McGrath, the tale of a traveler who glimpsed the kind of freedom most of us only dream about
Bill Hayes鈥檚 new book, 鈥楽weat: A History of Exercise,鈥 offers a personal account of a universal tradition
If you鈥檝e been riveted by the discovery of the 鈥楨ndurance鈥 shipwreck, dive deeper into the rich history of daring鈥攁nd often tragic鈥擜rctic and Antarctic expeditions with these works of fiction and nonfiction
In the ten years since she published her memoir about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, her life has changed dramatically鈥攁nd so has the trail itself
Join us for a live Zoom Q and A with the beloved author, presented by the 国产吃瓜黑料 Book Club, on Tuesday, April 5
In his new book, 鈥楽ounds Wild and Broken,鈥 the award-winning ecologist and writer dives into the history and diversity of our planet鈥檚 soundscapes in effort to get us to pay attention before they disappear
Our March pick is Cheryl Strayed鈥檚 classic memoir of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. We鈥檒l conclude the conversation with a live Zoom Q and A on April 5.
鈥楴ormal Gossip,鈥 a book about navigation, and 鈥楢bbott Elementary鈥
Science shows that spending time outdoors can help with all kinds of serious ailments. So why not a broken heart?
After her 25-year marriage ended in divorce, the 国产吃瓜黑料 contributing editor turned to science鈥攁nd a river trip鈥攖o navigate through the darkness. Register here for our Zoom book discussion on March 9.
Some runners swear by their pump playlists, but I鈥檇 rather listen to a great book
A poet laureate鈥檚 memoir, 鈥楽tation Eleven,鈥 and a lacrosse film based on a true story
When 国产吃瓜黑料 contributing editor Florence Williams鈥檚 husband of 25 years left her, she paddled the Green River to process her grief. Her new book recounts that story and dives into the science of the heart.
New Year's resolutions are for the birds
By portraying predators as villains, we are influencing how our children perceive the natural world
Heather Hansman shares the books and films that have helped her slow down and reflect amid the turmoil of 2021
38 quotes that we interpret for our own needs
Some of this year鈥檚 best outdoorsy reads include new works from Alison Bechdel, Imbolo Mbue, and Mary Roach
The 国产吃瓜黑料 contributing editor鈥檚 latest release was the November pick for the 国产吃瓜黑料 Book Club. We spoke with her about the appeal of chasing powder and the many crises facing the ski industry.
In her new novel, the award-winning author takes an especially pessimistic view of the climate crisis鈥攂ut this isn鈥檛 the time to give up
Hunter S. Thompson, Taylor Swift, and 鈥楰ing Richard鈥
Jordan Salama鈥檚 new book is an impressive debut by an up-and-coming travel writer
Author Jordan Salama began writing this captivating book, about a journey down Colombia鈥檚 Magdalena River, when he was just a college student
A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
Millinocket, Maine, had been struggling for years following the closure of the local paper mill. Then an enterprising librarian acted on a big idea.
Join us in reading Heather Hansman鈥檚 鈥楶owder Days鈥
Activities such as lifting weights, hiking, or even woodworking teach us humility and keep us grounded in reality
The acclaimed author鈥檚 latest release is the October pick for the 国产吃瓜黑料 Book Club. We spoke with him about the book, climate anxiety, and the father-son relationship
鈥楾he Secret History,鈥 鈥楤attle Royale,鈥 and the latest Sally Rooney novel
Patagonia recently updated the Willard Bascom classic 鈥榃aves and Beaches鈥
The actor, woodworker, and dedicated outdoorsman offers up choice lessons for making a deeper connection with the world beyond your door
Honest-to-God advice on how to enjoy nature, from an actor-comedian-author-canoe-builder who grew up on a farm and takes rock stars rafting
Alexandra Kleeman鈥檚 new novel imagines a disaster-plagued California where everybody鈥檚 drinking man-made water
鈥極nly Murders in the Building,鈥 Shirley Hazzard, and a whimsical TV musical
Reading about romance and relationships in speculative fiction about scary futures reminds us that a better world is always worth fighting for
When the real world seems increasingly apocalyptic, what鈥檚 the point of reading novels about the horrors of climate change? 国产吃瓜黑料鈥檚 culture columnist investigates her own fascination with cli-fi.
In an excerpt from his new book, 鈥楾ruffle Hound,鈥 国产吃瓜黑料 contributor Rowan Jacobsen details how the state is developing a thriving culinary culture around its overlooked native tubers
The past few years have seen a boom in fiction about the climate crisis. Here are our recommendations for some of the most interesting titles out there, from Octavia Butler to Jenny Offill.
Through the moving story of a widowed astrobiologist and his unusual son, 鈥楤ewilderment鈥 addresses our apathy in the face of environmental disaster
We鈥檙e relaunching our community for outdoorsy book lovers鈥攕tarting with Richard Powers鈥檚 new novel, 鈥橞ewilderment鈥
For philosopher John Kaag, a trek in the Alps during his youth was the beginning of a long and winding journey
A revered figure in modern climbing literature, Katie Ives is known for her intense work ethic and for encouraging writers who weren鈥檛 always invited to the club. In her first book, she explores how the physical and fantastical aspects of big peaks have, for centuries, inspired human dreams.
Intrepid author Mary Roach shares tales of thieving bears, murderous possums, and mugging monkeys from her new book, 鈥楩uzz鈥
When you confront your mortality on a regular basis, the shift in perspective can be profound
In this excerpt from his new book 鈥楾he Practice of Groundedness,鈥 our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg explains how ritualizing exercise benefits your brain and body
鈥楾he White Lotus,鈥 鈥楾ed Lasso,鈥 and the harrowing tale of a shipwreck
Picking daisies with the Craighead bros
After taking a cue from 鈥楳y Morning Routine,鈥 an 国产吃瓜黑料 contributor discovered an extra hour in her day
Journalist聽Lizzie Johnson provides a comprehensive postmortem聽of how the notorious 2018 inferno聽came to destroy Paradise, California鈥攁nd what it means for the future of wildfires
鈥楤reathing Fire,鈥 a new book by Jaime Lowe, delves into the personal stories behind California鈥檚 inmate firefighter program
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out on a cross-country adventure with his standard poodle, Charley. More than half a century later, writer Kristin Wong did the same thing with her dog鈥攁nd learned an unexpected lesson about the pain of uncertainty.
Fiction by Colson Whitehead, a Tokyo 2020 video game, and a fascinating history of coyotes
In her new book, 鈥楾he Joy of Sweat,鈥 Sarah Everts answers all of our writer鈥檚 questions about perspiration
Answers to the questions you鈥檝e always had about perspiring but were afraid to ask