The Sunday Post, Issue #3: A Deep Dive into Western Classics and New Discoveries

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Happy Sunday, Everyone!

Let’s dive headfirst into some thrilling tales from the Wild West! This week, I’ve curated an amazing lineup of Western novels that promise to keep your heart racing: The Trailsman: Valley of Death by Jon Sharpe, The Cowboys by William Dale Jennings, Texas Rifles by Elmer Kelton, The Outcasts by Al Cody, and Colton Gray, Deputy U.S. Marshal by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone. And that's just the tip of the iceberg—plenty of exciting Western gems waiting for you to discover!

This Past Week...

I dived into The Trailsman: Valley of Death, a flawed, but fun ride! Plus, I showcased Colton Gray, Deputy U.S. Marshal, in this week’s The Friday 56—definitely worth checking out!

Coming Up Next Week…

Get excited, because the reading adventure continues! I’ll share my thoughts on Colton Gray, Deputy U.S. Marshal this Wednesday, and on The Friday 56, I’ll be featuring The Outcasts by Al Cody. You won’t want to miss these!

Bookmarked...

While my reading list is still flexible, The Outcasts by Al Cody is next on my radar, and I can’t wait to dive into it!

New to the Bookshelf...

Living in a small rural town has its perks, but finding a good bookstore isn’t one of them! I did manage to snag two well-loved paperbacks at the thrift store: Texas Rifles by Elmer Kelton (missing its back cover and a couple of pages, but hey, for just 10 cents, who can complain?) and The Cowboys by William Dale Jennings, which, fun fact, was adapted into the 1972 film starring John Wayne. This copy is the Bantam 3rd printing.

New on My Kindle...

I grabbed Gentleman Rogue by Matt Braun yesterday when it went on sale for just 50 cents.

Happy reading, everyone!

⁓B.J. Burgess

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