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Get Started With Westerns

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Westerns are an incredibly diverse genre ranging from pulp fiction shoot 'em up stories of the Old West to contemporary historical fiction and thrillers. If you like action-filled adventures featuring heroes who will bring about justice, set in a wild and dangerous landscape...this is the genre for you.

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Shane

Shane

by Schaefer, Jack

Book - 2017

Classic of the genre. Once the job is over, the main character moves on to right the wrongs of the world. This title is notable for the additional detail and sense of atmosphere to counter the action. Classic of the genre. Once the job is over, the main character moves on to right the wrongs of the world. This title is notable for the additional detail and sense of atmosphere to counter the action. Show less

Classic of the genre. Once the job is over, the main character moves on to right the wrongs of the world. This title is notable for the additional detail and sense of atmosphere to counter the action. Classic of the genre. Once the job is over, the main character moves on to right the wrongs of the world. This title is notable for the additional detail and sense of atmosphere to counter the action. Show less

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Riders of the Purple Sage

Riders of the Purple Sage

by Grey, Zane

Paperback - 2000

"The most popular Western of all time." The hero, on a mission of his own, arrives in town just in time to save the heroine from being forced to marry the villain. "The most popular Western of all time." The hero, on a mission of his own, arrives in town just in time to save the heroine from being forced to marry the villain. Show less

"The most popular Western of all time." The hero, on a mission of his own, arrives in town just in time to save the heroine from being forced to marry the villain. "The most popular Western of all time." The hero, on a mission of his own, arrives in town just in time to save the heroine from being forced to marry the villain. Show less

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Hondo

Hondo

by L'Amour, Louis

Book - 1978

Classic of Classics. If you are gonna read Westerns, you gotta read Louis L'Amour. Classic of Classics. If you are gonna read Westerns, you gotta read Louis L'Amour. Show less

Classic of Classics. If you are gonna read Westerns, you gotta read Louis L'Amour. Classic of Classics. If you are gonna read Westerns, you gotta read Louis L'Amour. Show less

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The Ox-Bow Incident

The Ox-Bow Incident

by Clark, Walter Van Tilburg

Book - 2001

Clark's classic invokes the themes of community and civilization as mob violence leads to the lynching of 3 innocent men. Clark's classic invokes the themes of community and civilization as mob violence leads to the lynching of 3 innocent men. Show less

Clark's classic invokes the themes of community and civilization as mob violence leads to the lynching of 3 innocent men. Clark's classic invokes the themes of community and civilization as mob violence leads to the lynching of 3 innocent men. Show less

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The Virginian

The Virginian

A Horseman of the Plains

by Wister, Owen

Paperback - 2010

A tall handsome stranger defeats the forces of evil in an untamed world - a defining novel of the genre. A tall handsome stranger defeats the forces of evil in an untamed world - a defining novel of the genre. Show less

A tall handsome stranger defeats the forces of evil in an untamed world - a defining novel of the genre. A tall handsome stranger defeats the forces of evil in an untamed world - a defining novel of the genre. Show less

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My Antonia

My Antonia

by Cather, Willa

Book - 1995

One of Cather's most important novels, it brought the American West to life and made the prairie setting a character in the story. One of Cather's most important novels, it brought the American West to life and made the prairie setting a character in the story. Show less

One of Cather's most important novels, it brought the American West to life and made the prairie setting a character in the story. One of Cather's most important novels, it brought the American West to life and made the prairie setting a character in the story. Show less

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Cimarron

Cimarron

by Ferber, Edna

Book - 2014

The best-selling novel of 1930, it provided an escape for readers during the Great Depression. The story features the Oklahoma Land Rush and a couple creating a life for themselves on the frontier. The best-selling novel of 1930, it provided an escape for readers during the Great Depression. The story features the Oklahoma Land Rush and a couple creating a life for themselves on the frontier. Show less

The best-selling novel of 1930, it provided an escape for readers during the Great Depression. The story features the Oklahoma Land Rush and a couple creating a life for themselves on the frontier. The best-selling novel of 1930, it provided an escape for readers during the Great Depression. The story features the Oklahoma Land Rush and a couple creating a life for themselves on the frontier. Show less

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Hombre

Hombre

by Leonard, Elmore

Book - 2012

Elmore Leonard is a Grand Master of crime fiction; his novels frequently borrow classic Western themes. The TV show "Justified", with character ...Show more Elmore Leonard is a Grand Master of crime fiction; his novels frequently borrow classic Western themes. The TV show "Justified", with character Raylan Givens, is packed with Western elements. Hombre is about a man who grew up with Indians and is returning to civilization. The other stagecoach passengers shun him, until they need his help. Show less

Elmore Leonard is a Grand Master of crime fiction; his novels frequently borrow classic Western themes. The TV show "Justified", with character ...Show more Elmore Leonard is a Grand Master of crime fiction; his novels frequently borrow classic Western themes. The TV show "Justified", with character Raylan Givens, is packed with Western elements. Hombre is about a man who grew up with Indians and is returning to civilization. The other stagecoach passengers shun him, until they need his help. Show less

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True Grit

True Grit

by Portis, Charles

Book - 2018

Another classic western, you can't go wrong with True Grit. Another classic western, you can't go wrong with True Grit. Show less

Another classic western, you can't go wrong with True Grit. Another classic western, you can't go wrong with True Grit. Show less

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Lonesome Dove

Lonesome Dove

by McMurtry, Larry

Book - 1985

My father introduced me to this title, one of my all-time favorites. He told me "I can't remember the ending", which is when I learned that he l...Show more My father introduced me to this title, one of my all-time favorites. He told me "I can't remember the ending", which is when I learned that he lies to me. Since it's so awesome, he's forgiven. Lonesome Dove has everything. Cowboys, Indians, lawmen, prostitutes, wild animals, gambling, a cattle drive, etc. It's a great book! Show less

My father introduced me to this title, one of my all-time favorites. He told me "I can't remember the ending", which is when I learned that he l...Show more My father introduced me to this title, one of my all-time favorites. He told me "I can't remember the ending", which is when I learned that he lies to me. Since it's so awesome, he's forgiven. Lonesome Dove has everything. Cowboys, Indians, lawmen, prostitutes, wild animals, gambling, a cattle drive, etc. It's a great book! Show less

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The Hunger

The Hunger

by Katsu, Alma

Book - 2018

A western with a dash of horror, this title won a Western Heritage Award for Best Western Novel and was a Bram Stoker Award Nominee. Quite the combination! A western with a dash of horror, this title won a Western Heritage Award for Best Western Novel and was a Bram Stoker Award Nominee. Quite the combination! Show less

A western with a dash of horror, this title won a Western Heritage Award for Best Western Novel and was a Bram Stoker Award Nominee. Quite the combination! A western with a dash of horror, this title won a Western Heritage Award for Best Western Novel and was a Bram Stoker Award Nominee. Quite the combination! Show less

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All the Pretty Horses

All the Pretty Horses

by McCarthy, Cormac

Book - 1992

McCarthy's titles, including Blood Meridian and No Country for Old Men, show many different versions of the West. McCarthy's titles, including Blood Meridian and No Country for Old Men, show many different versions of the West. Show less

McCarthy's titles, including Blood Meridian and No Country for Old Men, show many different versions of the West. McCarthy's titles, including Blood Meridian and No Country for Old Men, show many different versions of the West. Show less

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Hundred in the Hand

Hundred in the Hand

by Marshall, Joseph

Book - 2007

First in a series about the West from the Lakota point of view. First in a series about the West from the Lakota point of view. Show less

First in a series about the West from the Lakota point of view. First in a series about the West from the Lakota point of view. Show less

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Return to Red River

Return to Red River

by Boggs, Johnny D.

Paperback - 2016

Bogg's titles are both contemporary and classic. Bogg's titles are both contemporary and classic. Show less

Bogg's titles are both contemporary and classic. Bogg's titles are both contemporary and classic. Show less

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The Hearts of Horses

The Hearts of Horses

by Gloss, Molly

Book - 2007

Western/Historical Fiction: With most men fighting overseas in the Great War, teenage Martha takes a job gentling wild horses. Western/Historical Fiction: With most men fighting overseas in the Great War, teenage Martha takes a job gentling wild horses. Show less

Western/Historical Fiction: With most men fighting overseas in the Great War, teenage Martha takes a job gentling wild horses. Western/Historical Fiction: With most men fighting overseas in the Great War, teenage Martha takes a job gentling wild horses. Show less

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The Sisters Brothers

The Sisters Brothers

by DeWitt, Patrick

Book - 2011

Short listed for the Man Booker Prize, this title is a dark and violent comedy set during the Gold Rush era. Short listed for the Man Booker Prize, this title is a dark and violent comedy set during the Gold Rush era. Show less

Short listed for the Man Booker Prize, this title is a dark and violent comedy set during the Gold Rush era. Short listed for the Man Booker Prize, this title is a dark and violent comedy set during the Gold Rush era. Show less

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House Made of Dawn

House Made of Dawn

by Momaday, N. Scott

Book - 2018

This contemporary western won the a Pulitzer in '68. It centers around a Native American man who returns home after WWII and feels stuck between both worlds. This contemporary western won the a Pulitzer in '68. It centers around a Native American man who returns home after WWII and feels stuck between both worlds. Show less

This contemporary western won the a Pulitzer in '68. It centers around a Native American man who returns home after WWII and feels stuck between both worlds. This contemporary western won the a Pulitzer in '68. It centers around a Native American man who returns home after WWII and feels stuck between both worlds. Show less

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Don't Be A Stranger

Don't Be A Stranger

by Nesbitt, John D.

Book - 2015

An example of a contemporary writer who uses classic western traditions in his stories. An example of a contemporary writer who uses classic western traditions in his stories. Show less

An example of a contemporary writer who uses classic western traditions in his stories. An example of a contemporary writer who uses classic western traditions in his stories. Show less

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Appaloosa

Appaloosa

by Parker, Robert B.

Book - 2005

Written by Parker of the Spencer mysteries, it hits all the high points of a Western. The series has been continued by Robert Knott. Written by Parker of the Spencer mysteries, it hits all the high points of a Western. The series has been continued by Robert Knott. Show less

Written by Parker of the Spencer mysteries, it hits all the high points of a Western. The series has been continued by Robert Knott. Written by Parker of the Spencer mysteries, it hits all the high points of a Western. The series has been continued by Robert Knott. Show less

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Fools Crow

Fools Crow

by Welch, James

Book - 2011

Set in Montana, this story is about a Native American community dealing with white settlers infringing on their lands. Set in Montana, this story is about a Native American community dealing with white settlers infringing on their lands. Show less

Set in Montana, this story is about a Native American community dealing with white settlers infringing on their lands. Set in Montana, this story is about a Native American community dealing with white settlers infringing on their lands. Show less

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Paradise Sky

Paradise Sky

by Lansdale, Joe R.

Book - 2015

Excellent in audio format! Paradise Sky covers a variety of genres, this one is distinctly Western. Excellent in audio format! Paradise Sky covers a variety of genres, this one is distinctly Western. Show less

Excellent in audio format! Paradise Sky covers a variety of genres, this one is distinctly Western. Excellent in audio format! Paradise Sky covers a variety of genres, this one is distinctly Western. Show less

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Under A Painted Sky

Under A Painted Sky

by Lee, Stacey

Book - 2015

In this YA novel, Chinese-American and African American girls disguise themselves as boys and head out on the Oregon Trail. In this YA novel, Chinese-American and African American girls disguise themselves as boys and head out on the Oregon Trail. Show less

In this YA novel, Chinese-American and African American girls disguise themselves as boys and head out on the Oregon Trail. In this YA novel, Chinese-American and African American girls disguise themselves as boys and head out on the Oregon Trail. Show less

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Barkskins

Barkskins

by Proulx, Annie

Book - 2016

Western/Historical fiction by the author who wrote Brokeback Mountain. Western/Historical fiction by the author who wrote Brokeback Mountain. Show less

Western/Historical fiction by the author who wrote Brokeback Mountain. Western/Historical fiction by the author who wrote Brokeback Mountain. Show less

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The Adventures of Johnny Vermillion

The Adventures of Johnny Vermillion

by Estleman, Loren D.

Book - 2006

Western/Mystery, fast paced and atmospheric. Western/Mystery, fast paced and atmospheric. Show less

Western/Mystery, fast paced and atmospheric. Western/Mystery, fast paced and atmospheric. Show less

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