Synopsis: Compiled by Robin Furth, Stephen King's personal Dark Tower research assistant, this volume serves as the definitive guide to The Dark Tower series. With seven books spanning over three thousand pages, The Complete Concordance offers an encyclopedic reference that helps readers navigate the series. It includes details on hundreds of characters, Mid-World geography, a High Speech lexicon, and extensive cross-references. This comprehensive handbook is ideal for new readers and long-time fans alike.

Synopsis: A captivating exploration of the development of the American West, specifically Colorado, tracing its history from the time of the dinosaurs to the present day.

Synopsis: Kate Lundy, owner of the Tumbling B, and her foreman, Conn Dury, enforce strict rules against cowboys entering the north side of town. When Tom Lundy crosses the line to see Linda McDonald, daughter of a prominent citizen, he ends up dead. Devastated by her brother's murder, Kate vows revenge against the town. However, when Aaron McDonald hires gunslingers, Conn and the Tumbling B crew question the true cost of Kate’s quest for vengeance.

Synopsis: James A. Michener’s saga chronicles the history of Texas from its Spanish roots during the conquistadors' era to its current status as a diverse and significant state. The narrative follows a cast of characters whose emotional and political alliances form and dissolve as they navigate the challenges of wealth and industry. Texas explores themes of patriotism, statesmanship, growth, violence, and betrayal, offering a comprehensive view of the state's rich and turbulent past.

Synopsis: "Close Range" by Annie Proulx is a collection of stories set in the American West, exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of rural life. Through vivid characters and evocative landscapes, Proulx weaves tales that capture the struggles and triumphs of those living in close quarters with both nature and each other. Translated by María Corniero.

Synopsis: As the era of the mountain man draws to a close, Titus Bass stands resolute against this change. This novel explores the decline of the untamed American West through the eyes of Titus Bass, the legendary mountain man.

Synopsis: In his gripping novel, Cormac McCarthy explores the Texas-Mexico border, where drug trade has supplanted rustling. Llewellyn Moss discovers a pickup truck with a load of heroin and two million dollars in cash. His decision to take the money triggers a wave of violence that even the aging Sheriff Bell struggles to manage. As Moss attempts to escape from relentless pursuers, including a chilling mastermind who decides fates with a coin toss, McCarthy delves into timeless themes reflecting both ancient and modern realities.

Synopsis: Bo Mason, his wife Elsa, and their two sons lead a transient life filled with poverty and despair. As they move from town to town, Bo, in his quest for fortune, delves into the hotel business, farms, and ultimately illegal rum-running in the perilous backroads of the American Northwest. This harrowing saga spans over thirty years, depicting the struggles of the Mason family as they strive to survive during the lean years of the early twentieth century.

Synopsis: **ALL THE PRETTY HORSES** follows young John Grady Cole, the last of a Texas ranching lineage, as he ventures into Mexico with two companions on a journey filled with beauty and brutality. **THE CROSSING** tells the story of sixteen-year-old Billy Parham, who captures a she-wolf threatening his family’s ranch. Instead of killing it, he chooses to return it to the mountains of Mexico, embarking on a surreal journey through a land marked by violence and uncertainty. **CITIES OF THE PLAIN** takes place in 1952, focusing on John Grady Cole and Billy Parham as ranch hands in New Mexico. Their lives, filled with trail drives and campfire stories, are on the brink of irreversible change.

Synopsis: "Where the Bluebird Sings to the Lemonade Springs" collects Wallace Stegner’s significant writings on America’s landscapes, history, and identity. It covers themes such as his own childhood, the importance of preserving the western wilderness, and profiles of notable western writers like John Steinbeck and Norman Maclean. This collection showcases Stegner's insights into the relationship between people and place, reflecting his contributions as a writer, historian, and environmentalist.