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A psychedelic, thumb-tripping joyride through the American West that champions radical freedom and linguistic acrobatics. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Even Cowgirls Get the Blues.
- psychedelic
- freewheeling
- absurd
- sun-baked
- 01
Another roadside attraction
Tom Robbins
A psychedelic, philosophical road trip through the absurdity of Western civilization and the magic of the counterculture.
- 02
Jitterbug Perfume
Outlet
A wild, philosophical romp through time that smells of earth, magic, and the secret essence of the universe.
- 03
Skinny Legs and All
Tom Robbins
A wildly philosophical, surreal romp that strips away the illusions of modern religion and politics through a lens of pure, eccentric absurdity.
- 04
Bloodsucking Fiends
Christopher Moore · 1995
A nocturnal romp through a neon-lit city where supernatural horror meets slacker comedy.
- 05
True grit
Charles Portis
A gritty, darkly humorous Western quest driven by the sheer, unsentimental willpower of a grieving daughter.
- 06
Lonesome Dove
Larry McMurtry · 1985
An expansive, dust-choked elegy for the American West that will break your heart and leave you missing its characters like old friends.
- 07
The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove
Christopher Moore · 2004
A raunchy, chaotic romp through a small town where supernatural mayhem cures the collective blues.
- 08
Rubyfruit Jungle
Rita Mae Brown · 1987
A fiercely funny, unapologetic romp through mid-century America that celebrates living loudly and loving women without an ounce of shame.
- 09
Monkey Wrench Gang (2233)
Edward Abbey · 1988
A sun-baked, adrenaline-fueled joyride of righteous anger and chaotic eco-sabotage across the American Southwest.
- 10
Sun Kissed
Catherine Anderson · 2007
A dramatic, big-hearted rural romance where a shared passion for animal welfare sparks an unexpected connection.
- 11
Delta of Venus
Anaïs Nin · 1977
A lush, dreamlike descent into bohemian decadence and the unapologetic depths of female desire.
- 12
The man who fell in love with the moon
Tom Spanbauer
A raw, mythic reimagining of the American West that pulses with queer desire, brutal tragedy, and the fierce beauty of chosen family.
