Discover books similar to "Lonesome Dove" series

Philipp Meyer

The Son

A multi-generational epic that follows a Texas family from the Comanche raids of the 1800s to the modern day oil boom. Fans of Lonesome Dove will enjoy the richly detailed portrayal of life on the frontier and the complex, morally ambiguous characters.

Paulette Jiles

News of the World

In post-Civil War Texas, an aging Civil War veteran agrees to deliver a young girl who was kidnapped by the Kiowa back to her family. This novel, like Lonesome Dove, explores the harsh realities of life on the frontier and the power of friendship and loyalty.

Charles Portis

True Grit

A young girl hires a aging U.S. Marshal to help her track down her father's killer. This novel shares the same sense of adventure and gritty realism as Lonesome Dove and features a strong, independent female protagonist.

Patrick deWitt

The Sisters Brothers

A darkly comic novel about two hired guns, Eli and Charlie Sisters, during the Gold Rush era. Fans of Lonesome Dove will enjoy the richly drawn characters, witty dialogue, and exploration of the American West.

Cormac McCarthy

Blood Meridian

A brutal and philosophical novel about the scalp hunters of the American West. This novel, like Lonesome Dove, is not for the faint of heart, but will reward readers with its beautiful prose and exploration of the darker aspects of the American frontier experience.

Cormac McCarthy

The Crossing

The second book in Cormac McCarthy's Border Trilogy, this novel follows Billy Parham as he embarks on a journey to Mexico to return a wolf to its native habitat. Fans of Lonesome Dove will enjoy the beautiful prose, richly drawn characters, and exploration of the American West.

Cormac McCarthy

All the Pretty Horses

The first book in Cormac McCarthy's Border Trilogy, this novel follows John Grady Cole as he leaves his family's ranch in Texas to become a cowboy in Mexico. Fans of Lonesome Dove will enjoy the beautiful prose, richly drawn characters, and exploration of the American West.

John Steinbeck

The Grapes of Wrath

A classic novel that follows the Joad family as they travel from the Dust Bowl of Oklahoma to California in search of work. Fans of Lonesome Dove will enjoy the richly detailed portrayal of life during a difficult time in American history and the powerful exploration of the human spirit.

Elmer Kelton

The Time It Never Rained

A novel about a ranching family in Texas during a severe drought in the 1950s. Fans of Lonesome Dove will enjoy the richly detailed portrayal of life on the ranch and the exploration of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Craig Johnson

The Cold Dish

The first book in the Walt Longmire series, this novel follows Sheriff Walt Longmire as he investigates the murder of a man recently released from prison. Fans of Lonesome Dove will enjoy the richly drawn characters, witty dialogue, and exploration of the American West.