4 Texas Audiobooks for Your Summer Reading

Try these Texas-based books out on audio for the perfect summertime reading (or listening).

No Country for Old Men, by Cormac McCarthy

While hunting for antelope along the Rio Grande, Llewelyn Moss stumbles upon a large sum of cash. His split-second decision to take it ignites a violent pursuit through the borderlands of West Texas, forcing Moss and his wife to run for their lives. The story is full of unexpected twists, and reviewers of the audiobook version call it “stunning,” “unbelievably good,” and “better than the movie.”

Goodbye to a River, by John Graves

In his most acclaimed work, Fort Worth native John Graves takes readers on a journey down the Brazos River. Vivid descriptions of the Texas wilderness are complemented by historical accounts of settlements in the areas around the river. Considered a classic of Texas literature, this is a must-listen for any serious Texan bookworm.

Black Water Rising, by Attica Locke

Attica Locke, a writer and producer for Fox’s Empire, explores themes of racial justice in her debut novel. Set in the 1980s in Locke’s native Houston, the turns of this crime-centered thriller make it a fast read. This is a great choice for readers looking for a modern setting.

Lonesome Dove, by Larry McMurtry

At just short of 37 hours long, this might be the only audiobook you need to get you through the summer. McMurtry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic is read by actor Lee Horsley, whose deep Southern voice is perfect for a story about love and adventure on the Western frontier. For heroes, outlaws, and a whole lot of Texas, Lonesome Dove is a sure bet.

Fill up your bookshelf with these Texas classics and bedtime stories.