Best Western Books

A 14-year-old girl seeks revenge for her father's murder in the Wild West. With the help of a one-eyed, tough-as-nails U.S. Marshal, Mattie Ross is determined to catch the culprit in Indian Territory. This American classic is a straight and unflinching tale of grit and determination.

Experience the majestic beauty of the American wilderness through a captivating love story and epic adventure in Lonesome Dove. Follow a cast of unforgettable characters - including heroes, outlaws, and ladies - as they journey through the last wild frontier in Texas. With rich authenticity and masterful writing, this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic is a timeless masterpiece that will make you laugh, weep, and remember.

Follow the notorious Sisters Brothers on their journey through Gold Rush America to California. Eli and Charlie are professional killers and on a mission to assassinate Hermann Kermit Warm. Along the way, they encounter unsettling experiences and engage in bickering while uncovering a magical formula that could make them all very rich. Gripping, strange, and sad, this novel is a must-read for fans of Westerns and thrillers.

Explore the savage, violent world of America's westward expansion in this subversive epic novel. Based on real historical events, follow the story of a 14-year-old boy who gets caught up in a horrifying world of scalp-hunting and murder on the Texas-Mexico border in the 1850s. Blood Meridian is a dark and twisted take on the Western genre, challenging the myths and legends of the Wild West.

This book follows the fascinating story of a big, burly man who knows the ways of the Apache and a woman raising a young son alone on a remote Arizona ranch. Caught in the midst of a love, war, and honor drama, they face the warrior Vittoro and his people rising against the white men. Part of the Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures project, this novel was faithfully completed by the author's son and is a must-read for anyone who loves action-packed stories of the Wild West.

Discover the iconic novel that inspired the Western genre we know and love today. Follow the adventures of a mysterious gunslinger known only as the Virginian in this trailblazing classic by Owen Wister. A must-read for any fan of Western fiction, The Virginian has captivated readers for over a century with its timeless themes and motifs.

A sweeping saga of power and violence in the American west, tracing the legacy of one Texas family from the Comanche raids of the 1800s to the oil booms of the 20th century. A twelve-year-old boy, captured by the Comanche after they murder his mother and sister, adapts to their way of life and fights in their wars against both other Native Americans and white men. The story follows Eli, his son, and great-granddaughter, exploring the ruthlessness and outsider status that has shaped their family’s rise to become one of the wealthiest in Texas. A harrowing and unforgettable masterwork of the American canon, The Son combines the storytelling prowess of Larry McMurtry with the sharpness of Cormac McCarthy.

A mysterious stranger named Shane arrives at a Wyoming farm in 1889, captivating young Bob Starrett and changing his family's life forever. Despite suspicion from the small community, Shane becomes a loyal friend to the Starretts and gets involved in a deadly feud with a neighboring rancher. This touching and timeless classic explores the profound impact one person can have on another's life.

Explore the pioneer life in the American Midwest through the eyes of Jim Burden in this classic tale. He recounts memories of a childhood shared with a girl named Antonia Shimerda, the daughter of a family who have emigrated from Bohemia. As adults, Jim leaves for college and a career in the east, while Antonia devotes herself to her family and farm. Full of descriptions of the prairie's beautiful yet terrifying landscape, My Antonia is a captivating story about a lost period of American history. This new edition includes an up-to-date introduction and detailed notes, putting the events and themes in a complete historical context.

Embark on an adventure to Mexico with John Grady Cole, the last of a long line of Texas ranchers, and his two companions. Beautiful and desolate, the rugged terrain and cruel civilization of Mexico make for a dreamlike yet dangerous journey. All the Pretty Horses depicts an idyllic and at times humorous quest, where dreams are paid for in blood.