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Cozy Up With These Good Winter Books
Nothing beats curling up on the couch with a few good winter books.
With the Texas winds howling and the roads icing over, nothing beats curling up with a few good winter books. Here are four winter books every Texan needs on their shelf.
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows a group of retired Texas Rangers on a cattle drive to Montana. The book was adapted into a critically acclaimed miniseries and deserves a place of honor on every bookshelf.
Recommended for: Adults who love classic, gritty westerns.
Texas Eats by Robb Walsh
Texas just isn’t Texas without its classic down-home cooking and Tex-Mex cuisine. This cookbook runs the gamut of delicious Lone Star flavors.
Recommended for: Lone Star foodies.
Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream by H.G. Bissinger
High school football is king in Texas, and so is this nonfiction read that follows a season at Odessa’s Permian High School.
Recommended for: Adults who love everything Texas football.
The Gates of the Alamo by Stephen Harrigan
Perhaps Texas’ most infamous historical event, the Battle of the Alamo will be revisited, debated, and written about for generations to come. Beautifully written from the perspectives of three different characters, this novel is a must-read take on the historic battle.
Recommended for: Adult and teen history buffs.
For more long reads, check out our most recent issue of Texas Heritage for Living!
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