Press for Spirit Run:
A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice
Publishers Weekly gave Spirit Run a starred review and called it a “literary tour de force”.
Library Journal featured Spirit Run in their Prepub Alerts as a memoir to watch out for and a Most Anticipated Book in 2020.
Kirkus Reviews called Spirit Run a “thoughtful first book”
Runner’s World included Spirit Run in their list of New Running Books for 2020.
Remezcla included Spirit Run as 1 of 15 Books by Latino and Latin American Authors to Add to Your 2020 Reading List. They also interviewed Noé at a later date.
Outside Magazine ran a 2-page feature on Noé Álvarez and Spirit Run in their March 2020 issues.
Literary Hub named Spirit Run as one of the 10 new books that you should add to your TBR list.
WAMC highlighted Spirit Run as a book pick from The Open Door Bookstore and Gift Gallery.
BYUradio’s The Lisa Show interviewed Noé Álvarez.
Book Riot's podcast All The Books featured Spirit Run as one of the books they're reading this week.
Noé stops by NPR’s All Things Considered to talk about how running the Peace and Dignity Journeys “becomes a healing act when you're dedicated to something greater than yourself.”
During its launch week, Spirit Run was featured as one of the best reviewed books in Book Marks.
The New York Times Book Review calls Spirit Run a memoir that “aches” in this review.
In an interview with Noé, Rich Tenorio of The Guardian calls refers to Spirit Run as “emotional.”
The Washington Post calls Noé, “an important voice for second-generation Americans.”
Mary Elizabeth Williams of Salon says Spirit Run is “about the immigrant experience, about the indigenous experience.”
NBC News interviewed Noé on his reclaiming of his narrative.
Buzzfeed included Spirit Run in their list of 21 Great Books from Small Presses to Read Now, calling Noé’s writing “vibrant and immediate.”
The Treeline Journal’s review of Spirit Run examines his relationship with his family and the physical toll of the trail.
WBUR’s The ARTery ran a profile on Noé as well as a book review, calling Spirit Run “a beautiful amalgamation.”
Book Riot included Spirit Run on their lists of 5 Great New Works of Innovative Fiction and 9 Nonfiction Books About Nature And Climate Change.
In their list of Best Uplifting Memoirs, the Daily Beast calls Spirit Run “a powerful memoir.”
Buzzfeed featured Spirit Run on their list of 21 Great Books From Small Presses To Read Now.
The American Trail Running Association reviewed Spirit Run.
NFocus included Spirit Run on their list of quarantine reads.
Book Riot added Spirit Run to their list of 20 must-read books every runner should read.
The Yakima Herald gave Spirit Run a great review, but none other than Noé's high school English teacher.
Spirit Run is included on Book Riot’s list of YA cross-over titles.
The Points Guy added Spirit Run to their list of 19 Travel Books to Read Now to Inspire Your Next Trip.
Powell’s Books included Spirit Run in a recommendation roundup in Buzzfeed.
OPB’s Think Out Loud interviewed Noé on finding community across America.
The Seattle Times gave Spirit Run a great review.
Amazon Book Review names Spirit Run one of the Best Books of the Year so Far.
Las Comadres & Friends National Latino Book Club selected Spirit Run for their summer reading list.
Noé was interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio’s Larry Meiller Show.
Living on Earth interviewed Noé.
Noé was interviewed by The Rumpus.
Ink Slingers podcast had Noé on for an interview.
Book Riot named Spirit Run one of the Best Books of 2020.