Larry McMurtry Literary Center

04/28/2026

The Vimercati family — Martino, Valentina, Francesca, and Annachiara — came all the way from Italy to see the landscape that influenced Larry McMurtry. Well, they came to see George Strait ,too, but were also excited to see the LMLC.

“Thank you for welcoming us in your beautiful center! We came from Italy and we have this amazing opportunity to discover Larry McMurtry’s world so close. We love his books because they are so inspiring about American history and landscape. This center will keep his heritage alive. Thank you!”

And thank you, Vimercati family, for your gift of “Crazy Horse” in Italian! We are excited to add this to our collection.

04/14/2026

Is that a book? No? A bag? It’s fabulous. Windsor, you holding that clutch is a runway worthy look. 😘

04/10/2026

Y’all come see Kathryn Jones talk about her new book, “Tall in the Saddle: The Life of Ben Johnson, Hollywood’s Real Cowboy.”6:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, at the LMLC, 214 S. Center St. Archer City. Thank you, It’s beautiful.

03/24/2026

Today a new biography of McMurtry was released. Marilyn Bailey of Texas Monthly shares seven key insights from David Streitfeld's Western Star: The Life and Legends of Larry McMurtry.

The great truth teller of the American West may not have told the truth about everything.

03/16/2026

Join other writers in the hometown of Larry McMurtry for a unique, down-to-earth, and inspirational experience. There’s a workshop or retreat option for all types of writers in the small Texas town that shaped McMurtry’s childhood. Archer City may have changed a bit since then, but change often comes slowly to small towns. There is still just one flashing traffic light, cowboys continue to stop in at the local cafe in their dusty boots, and Friday night football remains serious business. One change we are especially proud of? McMurtry made Archer City into a book town, and we are working to preserve that. So, come visit, write, be inspired, learn something new, and enjoy the books.
https://www.lmcmurtrylitcenter.org/workshops

03/14/2026

Friends, we will close Saturday and Sunday of Easter weekend, April 4-5. Hope to see you soon! (Our regular hours are Sat 10-5 and Sun 10-3.)

03/12/2026

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03/06/2026

Correction: April 10: Save the date for a special book event at the LMLC, featuring Kathryn Jones’ new biography of Ben Johnson, TALL IN THE SADDLE. More details to come.

02/25/2026

True, Archer City isn’t on “the way” for many people. However, we believe book lovers, writers, scholars, and McMurtry fans will find it more than worth the extra miles. Even people who don’t fall into one of those categories are mesmerized by the stacks of books. 🙂 Our friendly volunteers are ready to show you around! Open weekends, 10-5 Saturday and 10-3 Sundays.