Westerns Archive

*The Empty Land by Louis L'Amour

*The Empty Land by Louis L'Amour

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

“In just five discs, L’Amour and the narrator, Edward Herrman, create characters, adventure, landscape, and a time the listener cares about. “

*Showdown at Yellow Butte by Louis L'Amour

*Showdown at Yellow Butte by Louis L'Amour

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

“Good listening for Western fans and anyone else who likes a robust tale of good morality vs. evil.”

*Reilly's Luck by Louis L'Amour

*Reilly's Luck by Louis L'Amour

Sat, Oct 01, 2011

“Whether it’s the western landscape, the young Val, the mature Val, or one of an assortment of females, [narrator Beau] Bridges uses his flexible sometimes gruff low voice to capture them all. I hope he reads more L’Amour.”

Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey

Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Zane Grey wrote a book meant to be read aloud and award winning actor and narrator Mark Bramhall was meant to read it

West of Here by Jonathan Evison

West of Here by Jonathan Evison

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

This is really two novels about the West – one set in the 1890’s...and the other set in 2006.... The perils and advantages of living in such a beautiful, rugged place may be different 110 years apart, but for both generations, there are some of the same problems.

*The Lonesome Gods by Louis L'Amour

*The Lonesome Gods by Louis L'Amour

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Louis L’Amour’s The Lonesome Gods is a beautifully written coming-of-age story set in the American West in the 19th century, with a riveting plot, fascinating characters and many mystical, philosophical, and cultural observations.

The Broken Gun by Louis L'Amour

The Broken Gun by Louis L'Amour

Tue, May 31, 2011

Jason Culp has the perfect low timbered voice for … A good tale that moves rapidly that will intrigue fans of westerns as well as adventure.

Shane by Jack Schaefer

Shane by Jack Schaefer

Wed, Sep 01, 2010

Jack Schaefer was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and studied at Oberlin College and Columbia University. Shane, his first piece of fiction, began as a short story; it was made into a critically acclaimed movie in 1953. Mr. Schaefer went on to write many other stories and novels set in the West, earning a devoted following of readers that continues to grow. He died in 1991.