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A Little Bit Country

For the 10-days-a-year Westerner to the all day, every day cowpoke - here are some books that celebrate the Wild West.

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  • Ranching Under the Arch

    Stories From the Southern Alberta Rangelands

    Andrews, D. Larraine, 1953-
    Andrews uses diaries, personal accounts and historical archives to shed light on the lives of the cattle ranchers who ventured to Alberta, drawn in by the promises of the West, and shaped the Western culture as we know it today.
    Book, 2019Victoria : Heritage House Publishing, 2019, ©2019. — 636. 01097123 AND
  • In Cold Blood

    a True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences

    Capote, Truman, 1924-1984
    In this perfect blend of true crime and Western, Capote recounts the grisly crime that left a family dead in a small Kansas town and everything that came after.
    Book, 1965New York : Vintage ; Random House, c1965. — 364. 1523 CAP
  • Tawâw

    Progressive Indigenous Cuisine

    Chartrand, Shane,
    Shane Chartrand's first cookbook traces his culinary journey, from growing up in Central Alberta to his executive chef position at SC Restaurant in the River Cree Resort & Casino in Enoch, Alberta. It's part cookbook, part exploration of ingredients…
    Book, 2019Toronto : Ambrosia, 2019, ©2019. — 641. 59297 CHA
  • Charlie and Eli are two Gold Rush era contract killers who set out to California to assassinate Hermann Kermit Warm - but don't think this is your classic Western. The Sisters Brothers will take you on a hilarious and surprising ride.
    Book, 2011Toronto : House of Anansi Press, c2011. — FICTION DEW
  • Pulling on allusions to a multitude of classic literature like The Iliad and Aladdin, Enfield takes us on an epic adventure with our 14-year old protagonist Francis Blackstone, as he robs trains and banks to win over his true love.
    Book, 2020Frederictn, New Brunswick : Goose Lane Editions, ©2020. — WESTERN ENF
  • The New Black West

    Photographs From America's Only Touring Black Rodeo

    Hasbun, Gabriela,
    The vibrant lives of cowboys from the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo are brought to life with Hasbun's stunning photographs. Along with quotations and stories, this book celebrates the histories and accomplishments of the overlooked Black cowboys…
    Book, 2022San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2022, ©2022. — 791. 840896 HAS
  • Larison's "Whiskey When We're Dry" is an epic Western about a young girl who disguises herself as a boy and sets out on a journey to find her brother, only to find herself hunting him down instead.
    Book, 2018New York : Viking, ©2018. — WESTERN LAR
  • Pancakes, Crêpes, Waffles & French Toast

    Irresistible Recipes From the Griddle

    Miles, Hannah,
    This cookbook offers delicious recipes to WOW at your Stampede breakfast. But if you're feeling a little less country, try some crêpes or waffles!
    Book, 2014London : Ryland Peters & Small, 2014, ©2014. — 641. 8153 MIL
  • Done and Dusted

    a Rebel Blue Ranch Novel

    Sage, Lyla,
    Looking for a little cowboy chemistry? Lyla Sage's first book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series has got you covered and then some! W four more books in the series, you'll be busy all summer.
    Book, 2023New York : The Dial Press, ©2023. — FICTION SAG
  • A candid look at the Calgary Stampede and our fascination with cowboys. Half essay and half photographic collection, "Cowboy Wild" offers an unflinching look at this infamous celebration of Western culture.
    Book, 2012Victoria, B.C. : Rocky Mountain Books, c2012. — 791. 8409712338 SHI
  • This romance from Canadian author Elsie Silver is the perfect summer read. Set in a small mountain town in B.C., this slow-burn is sure to reign you in!
    Book, 2024Naperville, Illinois : Bloom Books, ©2024. — FICTION SIL