Press Mentions
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Profile piece on All in Stride and the journeys of Elvin Kibet and Shadrack Kipchirchir in Runner’s World
Johanna and Elvin join running podcaster Lindsey Hein for an informal chat about All in Stride and the duo’s upcoming visit to the 2024 Boston Marathon
Johanna speaks to WGN radio’s Quest for Gold podcast about the release of All In Stride.
Audio for Johanna starts at 2 minutes 44 seconds
Colorado Book awards
Edge of the Map named a finalist in the category of Creative Nonfiction for the Colorado Book Awards.
Full Time explorer Review
“The perfect mix of adventure, mystery, a strong female lead, and mountain climbing in Nepal with a little bit of a love story scattered in between.”
I want her Job podcast
Author conversation with I Want Her Job podcast
The Seattle Times/Town Hall Seattle
Interview with The Seattle Times and related presentation at Town Hall Seattle.
A CLIMB TO THE TOP
Short video clip from a discussion with Chuck Garcia on WABC77.
Women changing our world podcast
Short video clip from a discussion with Women Changing Our World.
The RunOut Podcast
Author Johanna Garton discusses the stories behind Edge of the Map on The RunOut Podcast.
Boulder Book store
Questions and answers about Edge of the Map for Boulder Book Store.
Post Hoc Salon
A 30-minute chat with host Susan MacTavish Best about adventure travel, mountaineering and escaping in the time of COVID.
Bookworm of Edwards Interview
A 30-minute video conversation about Edge of the Map with The Bookworm of Edwards, Johanna and readers.
Rock and Ice Magazine Online
Excerpt from Edge of the Map, along with an author interview.
colorado public radio
Johanna speaks with Colorado Matters about Edge of the Map and the lives of Christine Boskoff and Charlie Fowler.
FOREWORD REVIEWS
“Powerful and moving, Edge of the Map is a story of human endurance taken to its limits.”
SHELF AWARENESS
“Garton excels at creating and maintaining interest and tension even when the reader knows the tragic ending. She captivates readers with an engaging narrative style that gives them a taste of the summit.”
uncommon path
Edge of the Map featured in the winter issue of REI’s Uncommon Path magazine. Hailed as “the next must-read.”
outdoor retailer Snow show
Edge of the Map featured in a January 2020 edition of The Daily during the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show.
Library journal
“An absorbing, unputdownable book about an intrepid climber and pioneer in high-altitude mountaineering.”
BOOKLIST
“Garton’s research is impressive and should broaden the book’s appeal far beyond those familiar with its subject. Expect demand…where fans of Jon Krakauer’s now classic Into Thin Air are to be found.”
