Almost the Mile High Club
If you have been following my posts you might recall that Maine has millions of acres. Approximately 600,000 of these acres are designated to “Public Reserved Lands” run by the … Continue Reading Almost the Mile High Club
On Journaling
by Kylee Walton I’ve been journaling for a few years, but I haven’t been keeping up with it as well as I used to be. My mom bought me a … Continue Reading On Journaling
The Secret Language of Love
Review by Katie Lipoma I had so much fun reading The Secret Language of Love by Megan Tresidder this week. Fortunately, contrary to the title, there aren’t so many secrets … Continue Reading The Secret Language of Love
The Big Hunt
The amount of prep work for a Moose hunt is rather important. A Bull Moose can weigh in at over 1000 lbs, and if you don’t bring a winch, a … Continue Reading The Big Hunt
On Social Cataloging Apps
by Kylee Walton I’ve been using Goodreads since 2020—around five years now. Goodreads is a social cataloging app where users can track the books they’re reading, log them (or “shelf” … Continue Reading On Social Cataloging Apps
The Secret History
Review by Katie Lipoma *Spoilers ahead & content warning for murder, suicide, and incest* Okay, so I know I said that this week’s review would hopefully be more uplifting. That’s … Continue Reading The Secret History
A Maine Lens – By Brock C. Littlefield
As I pursue the nerve wracking endeavor of making my work public, I have decided to write about Maine. My deep love for the state, lineage, and journey away and … Continue Reading A Maine Lens – By Brock C. Littlefield
On Reading
by Kylee Walton I’ve been doing this since I was a child, reading. I don’t really remember when reading “clicked” for me, I just remember doing it. It’s a strange … Continue Reading On Reading
Booked & Busy: Book Reviews by Katie
Welcome to Booked & Busy! Hello! My name is Katie Lipoma, and I’m one of the Fall 2025 editors of The River. To learn more about me, check out “The … Continue Reading Booked & Busy: Book Reviews by Katie
Milk and Honey (first review!)
Review by Katie Lipoma I was lucky enough to stumble upon a gently loved copy (I believe stains and rips add necessary character) of a popular yet polarizing poetry collection … Continue Reading Milk and Honey (first review!)
Werewolf Wednesday Final Entry
Title: An American Werewolf in London Media: Film, written and directed by John Landis. It is with a heavy heart that I offer the last entry for Werewolf Wednesday. Often … Continue Reading Werewolf Wednesday Final Entry
Killer lake – A Look at the Nyos Lake Gas Eruption 1986
By Visio Roughton Lake Nyos is a deep, picturesque lake located in the Northwestern Region of Cameroon, about 196 miles away from the country’s capital Yaoundé. The lake itself sits … Continue Reading Killer lake – A Look at the Nyos Lake Gas Eruption 1986
To Build a Fire
By Marcus Wile Snow fell through the splayed branches of the ancient pines overhead as the coniferous boughs were already weighed down by the day’s snow. The evening was darkening … Continue Reading To Build a Fire
My Father Wrote A Novel
By Amanda Strand My father wrote a novel once367 PagesDuring basic trainingAt Camp Rucker, AlabamaLate at night when the air cooled to just about breathableStripped to his T-shirt and shortsTwo … Continue Reading My Father Wrote A Novel
“Signed by—”, “Ekphrastic on a Bus Stop Bench”, and “Love Poem To Styrofoam”
By CS Crowe Signed by— The bookseller found the box abandoned on the steps. Someone, a sister, an aunt, or a cousin, They gathered up everything in his desk drawers. … Continue Reading “Signed by—”, “Ekphrastic on a Bus Stop Bench”, and “Love Poem To Styrofoam”
“DAY ZERO OF ONE”, “THE GHOST AT THE SÉANCE”, and “YOU ARE THE CONSTELLATION”
By Daniel Luévano DAY ZERO OF ONE A cloud foams & stalls on its way to Kansas. In the days of meaning we saw Well past our skulls— Last light … Continue Reading “DAY ZERO OF ONE”, “THE GHOST AT THE SÉANCE”, and “YOU ARE THE CONSTELLATION”