Booked Up! Larry McMurtry's Bookstore

Years ago, ML read about Larry McMurtry's bookstore in Archer City, Texas.   We were in the area, so it wasn't too big a deal to swing by Archer City, which a ways northwest of Fort Worth, Texas - in amongst farm, ranch, and oil land.  It's called "Booked Up."

Archer City, where Mr. McMurtry grew up, is mostly bookstore and a few conveniences.  Maybe there's more, but we didn't see it. 

We weren't even sure the bookstore was open.  But it was, although we were the only customers.  The person who took our money (we think related to Mr. McMurtry) stated that lots of people come to the bookstore - and a surprising number of people outside the U.S.A.

The best thing is that there are lots of books!  I wouldn't say cataloging and organization are the strong points; I'd say volume and browsing fun are what is best about it. 

I'd also say a coffee machine with good coffee might be a good idea.   .  .  

But I found something right away - which happened to be on a table when we walked in.  I guess it was meant to be - and it was 25% off, too!

It's a book about photographing Arctic Native populations, which includes Native and non-Native photographers from a variety of time periods. 

I don't usually buy books anymore (that's what libraries are for), but this one is great.