A literary center named for author Larry McMurtry breathes life into his Texas hometown | AI News Digest
The newly opened Larry McMurtry Literary Center in Archer City, Texas, aims to revive the literary legacy of its namesake, celebrated author Larry McMurtry. After the closure of his iconic bookstore, Booked Up, following his death in 2021, the center now houses a collection of over 80,000 titles and serves as a hub for aspiring writers. The center's directors aspire to make it a prominent literary destination, akin to other famous literary homes. Local merchants are hopeful that the center will attract tourists back to the small town, reigniting interest in McMurtry's work and the literary arts. As renovations are planned, the center seeks to preserve McMurtry's immense book collection and foster a community of literary enthusiasts.
