21 Western Novels Every Man Should Read - The Art of Manliness 21 Western Novels Every Man Should Read Given the above set of criteria for inclusion, and selected for overall excellence in plot, characterization, readability, and so on, here are my picks for the best Western novels ever written, arranged chronologically by their date of publication: The Log of a Cowboy by Andy Adams (1903)
25 Must-Read Cowboy Western Books - Forbes Explore the best western books that capture the spirit of adventure, grit and frontier life in iconic tales of the American West
40 Best Western Books - Read This Twice Dive into the rugged landscapes and audacious spirit of the Wild West with these top Western books, carefully aggregated from leading literary sources and ranked by their frequency of recommendation Recommendations from 14 articles, Barack Obama, Anthony Bourdain, Tim O’Reilly and 17 others
100 Best Western Books of All Time (Updated for 2025) - Shortform We've researched and ranked the best western books in the world, based on recommendations from world experts, sales data, and millions of reader ratings Learn more Featuring recommendations from Marvin Liao, Ryan Holiday, Jocko Willink, and 23 other experts
Best Westerns (1355 books) - Goodreads 1,355 books based on 1470 votes: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, True Grit by Charles Portis, Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West by Cor
Books of the West: Top 10 Cowboy Reads - American Cowboy The Man who shot Liberty Valance is a short story that touches on the often-ignoble truth of the West’s enduring mythology It is the story of a young and naïve greenhorn who achieves renown and respect on the back of a legend that is really a lie
25 Best Western Novels Of All-time: Must-read Classics The 25 best western novels are chosen by the Western Writers of America and include timeless classics such as The Virginian, The Ox-Bow Incident, and Call of the Wild Criteria for selection include historical significance, impact on the genre, and success and popularity
The Best Western Books of All Time - The Reading Lists From classic tales of outlaws and lawmen to modern stories of love and loss, western books have captured the imaginations of readers for generations But with so many great western books out there, how can you pick just one? That’s where this article comes in
The Full List of the Best Western Books - Western Writing Here is the full list of Western Books, a genre primarily set in the American Old West, exploring the American frontier and Wild West through its complex characters and depictions of wilderness A genre that reached its peak popularity during the early to mid-20th century, Westerns are as compelling as any literary fiction in book form
10 Of The Best Western Cowboy Books - Selected Reads This collection of Western cowboy books is a journey through the heart of the American West, featuring tales of honor, conflict, love, and the unbreakable bond between man and the wild Related: Best wild West stories for kids