A literary center named for author Larry McMurtry breathes life into his Texas hometown
Summary
Larry McMurtry's bookshop in Archer City, Texas, has reopened as the Larry McMurtry Literary Center after his passing in 2021. The center aims to preserve McMurtry's legacy and attract visitors with its extensive collection of rare and used books.Key Facts
- Larry McMurtry's bookshop, previously the "temple of books," is now the Larry McMurtry Literary Center.
- The center is open on weekends and hosts events for writers.
- Larry McMurtry was a celebrated author, best known for his novel "Lonesome Dove," which won a Pulitzer Prize.
- McMurtry's works have been adapted into films that won 13 Oscars.
- After McMurtry's death in 2021, Archer City lost a major tourist attraction until the center reopened.
- Locals hope the renewed interest in the center will boost tourism in Archer City.
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