Book/Video Reviews
“Into the Woods: A Five-Act Journey Into Story” by John Yorke
(Nonfiction, 2015) By Joel Sattgast Despite strong recommendations for this book, I was hesitant to pick it up due to my minimal interest in cinema ...
Out There Outdoors
April 24, 2024
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“World of Wonders” by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
(Memoir/Nature, 2020) When I’m best engaged in nature, I’m being curious. I look at things closely: How light sifts through trees. The water line of ...
Lisa Laughlin
April 20, 2024
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“Beautiful Wounds” by Timothy Connor
(Nature Photography/Natural History, 2022) By James P. Johnson When I saw this hardcover book on the store shelf, there was no doubt I’d buy it. ...
Out There Outdoors
April 19, 2024
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New Spokane Bouldering Guide
Newly-published "Spokane Bouldering" guide, by Nate Lynch and Shane Collins, features over 700 boulder problems in Spokane, Wash.
Jon Jonckers
August 19, 2022
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3 Ski & Snowboard Films You Can Watch at Home
Vicariously enjoy skiing and snowboarding with these three films -- all free -- from the cozy comfort of home (or the ski lodge).
Derrick Knowles
January 13, 2022
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3 Books for Summer Adventure
Bookseller from Auntie's Bookstore, Rebecca Gonshak, reviews three books that will inform, inspire, and entertain outdoor adventurers.
Out There Outdoors
June 16, 2021
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Local Climbing Legend Chris Kopczynski Publishes New Book
Review of Spokane mountain climber Chris Kopczynski's memoir "Into the Thin Hair," that includes stories about his global climbing adventures during the 1970s-90s, which includes ...
Jon Jonckers
May 17, 2021
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7 Nature Books for Kids
Parents and caregivers can get children excited about and engaged in nature-based activities with help from books that focus on STEAM principles — Science, Technology, ...
Amy McCaffree
March 31, 2020
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Varsity Seven: New Book By Runner Peter Hawkins Shines Spotlight on Spokane Cross-Country Lore
Dynasties in any sport come and go, but the Hawkins family holds a special place in Spokane high school running lore. The family’s journey is ...
Jon Jonckers
October 23, 2018
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