BBAW: An Unexpected & Forgotten Treasure

I've decided to combine a couple of daily BBAW (Book Blogger Appreciation Week) topics today.  Wednesday's topic was An Unexpected Treasure.  Here is what the original theme stated . . .

We invite you to share with us a book or genre you tried due to the influence of another blogger.  What made you cave in to try something new and what was the experience like?

I have always considered myself a pretty eclectic reader, but there are a few books that come along that I don't think that I would normally pick up on my own for a variety of reasons.  Maybe some of it has to do with a focus on the book in my area bookstores or libraries.  Maybe another reason is because it is not a genre that I typically gravitate towards, but I do read and enjoy in general.  Who knows!  The one book that really stands out to me because it is one that I have recently finished reading is The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale.  I was urged to read it by a number of bloggers, finally picked it up to go along with my Fairy Tale Fridays feature, and ended up loving it!  I have yet to review it, but it will be coming next week.  In the meantime, I will just leave you with a gorgeous picture of the cover! 

Thursday's topic was Forgotten Treasure.  In particular, let's take a peak at the specific request . . . 

Sure we’ve all read about Freedom and Mockingjay but we likely have a book we wish would get more attention by book bloggers, whether it’s a forgotten classic or under marketed contemporary fiction.  This is your chance to tell the community why they should consider reading this book!

This one is such a difficult question!!!  A book that I feel needs more attention?  I can actually think about a multitude of them!!  However, for today, I am going to highlight one of my all-time favorite non-fiction books written by a Montana author.  In fact, if I must be honest, I have enjoyed every single book that I have read by this man and would recommend him as my forgotten treasure instead.  Who am I talking about?  

Pete Fromm

And, the book that got me hooked?

Indian Creek Chronicles

What are your unexpected or forgotten treasures?