I read 40 books in 2025. Here are my 10 favorites as someone who loves the outdoors and history. 10. Ridgeline, Michael Punke - A thrilling novel about a bloody clash between the U.S. Army and native tribes in Wyoming. Featuring Crazy Horse, Red Cloud, Jim Bridger, and other familiar names. 4.27 stars on GoodReads 9. Wolf Island, L. David Mench - A young biologist is dropped on Isle Royale to study wolves in the Lower 48’s least-visited national park. Awesome read if you’re into ecology or publi