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Westerns & Adventure


* Note: These lists are presented in .pdf format. If you don't have it already, you'll need Adobe Reader, which is a free download.

Adventurous Women
Read stories of spies, scientists, and explorers – all female. Updated 11/10

Classic Adventures
Try one of these well-loved, classic tales of adventure. Updated 10/10

Epics and Sagas of the West
Become engrossed in these in-depth tales of the West. Updated 11/10

Extraordinary Adventure
Set off for exotic lands and dangerous monsters in these classic tales of adventure, swashbuckling and fantasy Written during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Updated 11/10

Frontier Women
Fiction featuring pioneer women of the West. – Updated 5/09

If You Like Michael Crichton...
Try these other high-tech or exotic-locale adventure/thrillers. – Updated 5/10

If You Like Clive Cussler...
Try these adventure-laden authors and titles. Updated 11/10

Inspirational Westerns
Explore the Old West with characters whose courage and faith sustain them during life's greatest trials. Updated 12/10

Maritime Sagas
Enjoy these adventures set on the high seas! Added 12/10

Reader Go West
Nonfiction books about our wild past. – Added 3/10

Reads Like an Action Movie!
If you're in the mood for a high-octane, blood-pumping read, give some of these novels a try. Updated 11/10

Spies, Rogues and Adventurers
From James Bond to Harry Flashman, these books are full of thrills, espionage and fun. Updated 12/10

Spur Awards
Given annually by Western Writers of America, the Spur Awards recognize distinguished writing about the American West. – Updated 7/11

Western Romances
Experience romance in the American West. Updated 11/10

Westerns on Audio
Lasso in one of these great reads about the Wild West! – Added 3/10