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Lie Kill Walk Away by Matt Dickinson

4/27/2021

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‘Lie Kill Walk Away’ is a teen thriller, so slightly outside my usual review sphere, but I read (and reviewed) it when I was working as a literacy teacher in a secondary school. I thought it was an enthralling read. It’s a bold story about the importance of family and the pain of absent mothers, about unthinkable decisions and the difficulties of loyalty when your choice will inevitably lead to someone getting hurt.

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Brecon Beacons Trail Running by Lily Dyu and John Price

4/20/2021

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Brecon Beacons Trail Running Guide by Lily Dyu and John Price
Over the last couple of years, I’ve run many of the routes in this book and really enjoyed them all. I find it so easy to get stuck running the same local routes, so this guide has been brilliant for inspiration to try something different. The routes range from 5km to 17.5km, spanning the width of the Brecon Beacons and venturing as far north as the Begwns, and there’s a good mix of mountain routes or gentler lower options. 



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Waymaking: An Anthology of Women's Adventure Writing, Poetry and Art

4/14/2021

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Waymaking: An Anthology of Women’s Adventure Writing, Poetry and Art

​I first read this a couple of years ago now; I loved it and I still think about it all the time. I really can't recommend it enough, particularly if you're a woman spending a lot of time outdoors and feeling quite alone in it. 


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Quest for Adventure by Chris Bonington

4/6/2021

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Quest For Adventure by Chris Bonington
The risk game is addictive.

‘Quest for Adventure’ describes 17 bold expeditions: crossing oceans, flying, climbing mountains and caving. It’s definitely a fascinating read for anyone interested in the broader spectrum of adventure and exploration. 



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