Our Top 10 Country-Western Books

We have comprised our list of the must read books for all Cowboy & Cowgirls. What will read you next?

1. Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
   A sweeping epic of friendship and adventure, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows two retired Texas Rangers on a cattle drive to Montana.

2. The Big Sky by A.B. Guthrie Jr.
   This classic tale captures the spirit of the American frontier as it chronicles the life of a drifter and his adventures through the untamed wilderness of the West.

3. True Grit by Charles Portis
   A gritty, gripping story told from the perspective of a young girl seeking vengeance for her father’s murder, this novel is both humorous and poignant.

4. The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
   An incredible portrayal of rural life in China, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel shows the trials and triumphs of its characters amidst the struggle for land and sustenance.

5. The Virginian by Owen Wister
   Considered the first true Western novel, it tells the story of a mysterious cowboy navigating the challenges of life and love in a tumultuous time.

6. All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy
   This modern classic follows a young Texan’s journey into Mexico, exploring themes of love, loss, and the harsh realities of life as a cowboy.

7. Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
   A brutal yet beautifully written novel about a teenager known as "the Kid," it explores violence on the American frontier and the harsh realities of life in the West.

8. Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey
   A quintessential Western, it tells the story of a lone gunman’s quest to save a woman from a tyrannical rancher, encapsulating the spirit of the West.

9. Shane by Jack Schaefer
   A timeless story about a mysterious gunslinger who wanders into a homesteading town, offering lessons on bravery, sacrifice, and the bittersweet nature of change.

10. The Outlaw Josey Wales by Forrest Carter
    This gripping tale follows a Missouri farmer turned outlaw on the run, blending themes of revenge, survival, and an enduring quest for acceptance.

Grab your hat and saddle up for these fantastic reads that will whisk you right into the heart of the Western frontier!