Every book Craig Johnson recommended on podcasts

Craig Johnson appeared on The Book Review in an episode titled Samantha Power on What She's Learned to discuss his popular Longmire mystery series. Craig Johnson talked about the origins of his literary career, noting that the first book in the series, The Cold Dish, was actually written as a standalone novel before expanding into a long-running series. He also discussed his book Land of Wolves, detailing the narrative arc where the protagonist gets back to Wyoming after returning from Mexico. Additionally, Craig Johnson explained the specific inspiration behind Land of Wolves, revealing that the title originates from an old Basque proverb. Through these insights, Craig Johnson provided readers and fans with a behind-the-scenes look at the creative decisions that shaped his Wyoming-based mysteries, the development of his recurring characters, and the cultural and linguistic influences that inspire the evocative titles and settings of his celebrated novels.