Larry McMurtry Books in Order

An omnibus collection of McMurtry's first three novels: *Horseman, Pass By*, *Leaving Cheyenne*, and *The Last Picture Show*. The definitive introduction to his Thalia cycle.

A short history of the Missouri River. McMurtry writes about the explorers and travelers who moved up the river, shaping the history of the American West.

A revisionist novel about Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. Focusing on their friendship and conversations rather than just gunfights, it offers a demythologized view of the Tombstone legends.

A concise biography of George Armstrong Custer. McMurtry examines the man behind the Last Stand, looking at his ambition, his marriage, and his spectacular failure.

McMurtry recounts his years working in the film industry. From *The Last Picture Show* to *Brokeback Mountain*, he shares anecdotes about stars, studios, and the screenwriting process.

The final chapter in the Thalia saga. A billionaire turns the town into a rhinoceros sanctuary, and Duane Moore reflects on how his home has changed beyond recognition.

A memoir focusing on his writing career. McMurtry discusses his habits, his peers, and the strange journey from a small-town Texas boy to a major American novelist.

A memoir about McMurtry's other life as a book scout. He recounts decades of hunting for rare volumes and running his famous bookstore, celebrating the physical object of the book.

Duane Moore faces the indignities of old age and a faltering libido. In this late-series entry, he navigates health scares and a new romance with his signature bewilderment.

A dual biography of Buffalo Bill Cody and Annie Oakley. McMurtry explores the stars of the Wild West Show and how they helped manufacture the legend of the frontier.

Nellie Courtright, a sharp-tongued telegraph operator, rubs shoulders with Buffalo Bill and the Earps. A spirited, humorous Western told through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator.

A grim and honest history of massacres in the American West. McMurtry examines violent conflicts between settlers and Native Americans, stripping away the myth to show the bloody reality.

Contains the Academy Award-winning screenplay by McMurtry and Diana Ossana, along with the original short story by Annie Proulx and essays on the film's creation.

Two longtime friends, Maggie and Connie, go on a chaotic road trip from Hollywood to Texas. A lively novel about female friendship, aging, and escaping the complications of modern life.

The conclusion to the Berrybender Narratives. The survivors of the expedition face their final reckonings in Santa Fe, wrapping up a bloody and darkly comic saga of the frontier.

The Berrybender family continues their ill-fated tour of the West. As they travel up the Yellowstone, they face harsh winter conditions and the growing dangers of the wilderness.

An anthology of Texas writing edited by McMurtry. It showcases the best fiction and non-fiction from the state, celebrating its unique literary voice.

The third Berrybender novel finds the family pushing toward Santa Fe. Disasters mount, and Tasmin struggles to keep her eccentric relatives alive amidst the brutality of the plains.

The first book in the Berrybender Narratives. An aristocratic English family arrives on the American frontier, where the daughter Tasmin meets the rugged frontiersman Jim Snow.

A collection of essays on Western history and literature. McMurtry explores the gap between the historical reality of figures like Lewis and Clark and the legends that have grown around them.

A memoir of McMurtry's trip to Tahiti. While traveling the South Seas, he reflects on his parents, his Texas childhood, and the contrast between the tropical paradise and his arid home.

An anthology of Western fiction edited by McMurtry. It collects stories that capture the diversity and rugged reality of the American West.

McMurtry drives America's great highways, reflecting on the landscape and the authors associated with it. A travelogue that mixes literary history with the open road.

The Cecil family travels from Missouri to Wyoming to find their wayward father. Narrated by a teenager, this is a picaresque Western adventure filled with eccentric characters and riverboat mishaps.

A memoir reflecting on place, memory, and storytelling. McMurtry connects the philosophy of Walter Benjamin to his own upbringing in a "bookless" Texas town and the decline of oral traditions.

Duane Moore decides to park his pickup truck and walk everywhere, baffling his small town. A funny and reflective novel about a man trying to find meaning and simplicity in his later years.

A biography of the legendary Oglala Sioux leader. McMurtry strips away the myths to present a portrait of the man who defeated Custer and fought to preserve his people's way of life.

The story of the friendship between Cherokee warriors Zeke Proctor and Ned Christie. A tragic, historical novel about the Cherokee Nation’s struggle for justice in the late 19th century.

Set in the years before *Lonesome Dove*, this novel sees Gus and Call in their prime as Rangers. They fight to defend the frontier line against Comanches while their personal lives become increasingly complicated.

Harmony, the former showgirl, mourns a family tragedy and embarks on a cross-country journey with her young son. A road novel about grief, resilience, and the healing power of travel.

A prequel following Gus and Call as young, inexperienced Rangers. They join a disastrous expedition to capture Santa Fe, facing the harsh landscape, starvation, and the terrifying Comanche war chief Buffalo Hump.

A fictionalized account of the charismatic bank robber Pretty Boy Floyd. Co-written with Diana Ossana, it follows his crime spree and the relentless pursuit by lawmen in the 1930s.

Years after the cattle drive, a legendary Texas Ranger is hired to hunt down a young Mexican bandit. The mission forces him to confront his own aging limitations and the harsh costs of a violent life.

The sequel to *Terms of Endearment* finds Aurora Greenway dealing with old age and her troubled grandchildren. She remains as feisty and demanding as ever in this moving conclusion to her story.

Calamity Jane writes letters to her daughter as the Wild West fades into history. She joins Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, traveling to London in a poignant tale of aging legends.

Danny Deck, now a wealthy but isolated sitcom writer, reconnects with the daughter he abandoned years ago. A bittersweet story about regret, second chances, and the difficulty of fatherhood.

A revisionist take on the Billy the Kid legend. Told by a dime novelist, it portrays the outlaw not as a hero, but as a chaotic, impulsive killer in a West that is far from romantic.

Duane Moore is now in his fifties, rich from oil but drowning in debt and family chaos. A satirical look at the boom-and-bust culture of 1980s Texas and the absurdities of midlife.

A collection of essays and reflections on Hollywood. McMurtry offers sharp, humorous insights into the movie business, screenwriting, and the strange intersection of literature and film.

Two aging Texas Rangers, Gus McCrae and Woodrow Call, lead a cattle drive from the Rio Grande to Montana. An epic, Pulitzer Prize-winning saga of the American West that captures the beauty, brutality, and friendship of the frontier.

Harmony is a beautiful but aging Las Vegas showgirl facing the end of her career. A gentle, poignant portrait of a woman who maintains her optimism despite a world that values her less every day.

A rodeo-cowboy-turned-antiques-scout travels across America in a pearl-colored Cadillac. He hunts for treasures and deals with eccentric characters in this charming, road-weary comedy.

A trio of friends navigates the cutthroat world of Hollywood. A director, a screenwriter, and an ex-football player find their ambitions and relationships tested in the movie business.

The story of the formidable Aurora Greenway and her complex relationship with her daughter, Emma. A funny and heartbreaking novel about mother-daughter bonds, romance, and the messiness of life.

Danny Deck, a young writer on the verge of success, goes on a chaotic road trip from Texas to California. A tragicomic look at the writer's life and the difficulty of holding onto love.

Patsy Carpenter and her husband drift through the Texas rodeo circuit and the Houston academic scene. A sprawling novel about restlessness, marital dissatisfaction, and the search for self in the 1960s.

A collection of essays examining the shift from rural to urban Texas. McMurtry reflects on the myths of the cowboy, the landscape, and the distinct culture of his home state with a critical, observant eye.

In a dying Texas town in the 1950s, teenagers Duane and Sonny navigate football, sex, and boredom. A stark, classic coming-of-age story about the loss of innocence and the closing of a way of life.

A lifelong love triangle spans decades in the Texas ranchlands. Gid, Johnny, and Molly share a bond that survives changing times, capturing the enduring and messy nature of human connection.

A young man watches the conflict between his principled grandfather and his ruthless step-uncle, Hud. Set on a Texas cattle ranch, it explores the death of the old ranching code and the rise of a colder, modern greed.