We went to Archer City, Texas to see the ultimate in book stores. Larry McMurtry, author of Lonesome Dove, Terms of Endearment, the Last Picture Show and many more, has purchased four buildings in Archer City and has turned them into “Booked Up,” a fantastic collection of used books covering every subject possible. It is truly a Mecca for any book lover. When we got to town, we went to Pat’s Café for an absolutely delightful hamburger. Part of the service included two friendly ladies who told us all about the town, including where Mr. McMurtry lives, the town’s nature walk, and then called both hotels for reservations! Couldn’t ask for nicer folks. The Spur Hotel looks nice but it was closed for reservations that day so we went to the Lonesome Dove Inn.

And we are so glad that we did! The Innkeeper is Mary Webb and she is a long-time Archer City resident. Turns out that when Mr. McMurtry is in town, he often stays with Mary rather than open up his big house. Since... more