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By ajtestbedAugust 24, 2026

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I Spent 3 Days Watching the World’s Best Kayakers Face Danger. Here’s What It Taught Me About Living.

Extreme whitewater may look like a reckless gamble, but on Idaho’s stoutest rapids, elite paddlers find a sacred language of focus, survival, and profound connection. Our associate editor soaked it all in at the North Fork Championship, kayaking’s gnarliest race. The post I Spent 3 Days Watching the World’s Best Kayakers Face Danger. Here’s What It Taught Me About Living. appeared first on Outside Online.

Fred DreierSep 23, 2026

Literary Hub

5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week

Our smorgasbord of sumptuous reviews this week includes Anahid Nersessian on Ashton Politanoff’s Dad Had a Bad Day, Peter Beinart on Akbar Shahid Ahmed’s Crossing the Red Line, Jennifer Wilson on Lars Anderson’s Brady, Sanjena Sathian on Min Jin Lee’s American Hagwon, and Jeff

Book MarksSep 24, 2026

Outside Magazine

“Deadzoning” in the Wild West: I Tried on Cowboy Life at a Montana Dude Ranch

Our columnist tries out the new travel trend of “deadzoning" at a high-end guest ranch in Montana. With zero cell service, gourmet meals, and endless trail rides, he’s now considering full-time cowboy life. The post “Deadzoning” in the Wild West: I Tried on Cowboy Life at a Montana Dude Ranch appeared first on Outside Online.

Kathleen RellihanSep 25, 2026

Literary Hub

The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Nonfiction

1. Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea: Journeys Through Ancient Literature by Emily Wilson (Liveright) 2. The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State by Jill Lepore (Liveright) 3. Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World

Literary HubSep 24, 2026

National Geographic

An extraordinary look inside the home of some of the world’s last mountain gorillas

National Geographic Explorer Brent Stirton has photographed life inside Virunga National Park over the course of nearly two decades—chronicling stories of violence and resilience.

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The Conversation

Nine political books to inspire young people – chosen by experts

From George Orwell to Alastair Campbell, our experts recommend books that will inspire youth into thinking politically.

Zoe Stephenson, Associate Professor of Forensic Psychology, University of BirminghamSep 23, 2026