Preview Opening of Larry McMurtry Literary Center in Archer City
George Getschow, director of the Larry McMurtry Literary Center, in the showroom of the former Booked Up.
The Larry McMurtry Literary Center (LMLC) will open its doors to the public for the first time next month since it was bought last year by the Archer City Writers Workshop.
Plans to convert Larry McMurtry's former Booked Up premises into the LMLC have been underway since it was bought in October 2024 from Chip and Joanna Gaines.
The preview will allow members of the public into the building before it undergoes major repairs and renovations. The LMLC will be opening the showroom and front area of the former bookstore on March 8 and 9 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
"During our preview opening, we’re offering the public the opportunity to acquire one of Larry’s rare books in exchange for a $25 donation to our nonprofit literary center," said LMLC Director George Getschow. "Since most of the books in Larry’s collection are marked by Larry’s pricing and, occasionally, his initials or comments, they are irreplaceable. That’s why we’re limiting the number of unique books each person can acquire from Larry’s collection to 10. "
The LMLC plans to open on weekends until the end of March and will then announce future openings.
This Preview Opening is sponsored by the Wichita Falls North Rotary Club.
