Book Reviews

Artwork from the cover of the book "Along the Trail with Lewis and Clark)

Book Review: Along the Trail with Lewis and Clark

“Along the Trail with Lewis and Clark (Third Edition): is a wonderful guidebook for the modern traveler and U.S. history buff.

August 3, 2022

A smiling Montana historian, Ken Robison, poses with a life-sized cut-out poster of Jeanette Rankin.

Ken Robison Takes Personal Approach in Latest Book, Cold War Montana

Ken Robison shares stories of Montana’s past populations in his most recent book, “Cold War Montana: From Stolen Secrets to the Ace in the Hole.”

June 10, 2022

Cover of the book Murder and Mayhem in Gallatin County, Mont., by Kelly Suzanne Hartman

On Murder and Mayhem: Gallatin County’s Murderous Past

Gallatin was beyond wild in the early days of Montana statehood, according to Kelly Suzanne Hartman, author of “Murder and Mayhem in Gallatin County, Mont.”

February 15, 2022

Millie Whalen, new owner of Cassiopeia Books in Great Falls, Montana

Millie Whalen: Whole New Life after 60

Millie Whalen took the plunge, moving from New York City to Great Falls, Montana, and diving into a whole new career.

February 1, 2022

Cover of Debbie Burke's new thriller, Flight to Forever.

Book Review: Flight to Forever, by Debbie Burke

From a Montana senior care facility to the peak of Forever Mountain, Debbie Burke ratchets up the pace and intensity in Flight to Forever

December 16, 2021

Photo of a chukar walking on hard ground with a blurred chukar in the background

A Chukar Hunter’s Stocking Stuffer

This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Review by HOLLY ENDERSBY Having bird hunters on your holiday gift

December 16, 2021

Cover of the book Gun Fight by Ryan Busse

Book Review: Gunfight by Ryan Busse

Hunters are devouring Gunfight by Ryan Busse, former VP of Sales and Marketing for the Kimber Firearms company and Kalispell, Mont., resident.

December 1, 2021

Illustration from the cover of the WPA Guide to 1930s Montana

WPA Guide Books

In their heyday, the WPA Guide Books were popular to take on countryside tours. Perhaps it is time to dust them off for touring your state.

October 19, 2021

Book Review: Home Waters by John Maclean

John Maclean’s latest book, Home Waters, reverently examines the way the river and its environs has threaded through his life and career.

August 30, 2021

Vintage photo of Russian Family of the book East of the East Side

Book Review East of the East Side, by Christy Leskovar

East of the East Side by Christy Leskovar is the true story of her Slovenian ancestors’ search for a better life; a journey that took them from the rural areas of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the “Wild West” towns of early Montana.

August 23, 2021