We’ve compiled a short list of just a few of our favorites for World Book Day. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Are any of your favorites missing?

Snowbound

Ladd Hamilton

A cautionary tale of survival and death on the Lochsa, plus a special guest appearance by curmudgeonly fur trapper (and hot springs namesake) Jerry Johnson. This true story that can still raise an argument with people today. About young hunters traveling the Lolo Trail in 1893 who encounter record snows.

The big burn

Timothy Egan

A Great Burn essential, this book recounts the worst forest fire in American history. More than 10,000 men were assembled against the fire, but no one knew how to subdue flames like that. The book goes on to narrate the even larger story of Teddy Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot and their idea of creating public land.

The wolverine way

Douglas H Chadwick

This story divulges into the natural history of the wolverine and the many ways that its future is threatened. Following a five year study in Glacier National Park, Chadwick writes about the plight of the wolverine and the importance of connected habitat giving the animal the Freedom to Roam. We recommend this book because wolverines are the coolest animals ever, and there's some fun Montana backcountry adventure woven into the story.

Smokechaser

Warren Yahr

A true story told by the man himself, Yahr became a lookout at the Bungalow Ranger Station in the North Fork of the Clearwater NF in the 1940s. 16 years old at the time, he describes how he adapted to the isolations and provided for himself in the middle of the wilderness. A must-read, especially for anyone who is familiar with the Nez Perce-Clearwater.

Headquarters

Greg Gerot

Written by Pierce resident Greg Gerot, this beautiful novel tells the story of the life in the little company town of Headquarters, ID. Taking into account the history of the Great Depression and pre-World War II, the protagonist looks for a new start with a job and love that ultimately turns to war. This page-turner will keep you reading until you finish.

A river runs through it

Norman Maclean

A true Montana standard, A River Runs Through It narrates the story of two brothers who live in rural Montana spending much of their time fly fishing. This story tells about the separation and coming together again of a family and brothers. Keeping you in touch with the Montana landscape and raising many personal questions along the way, Maclean has created a classic.