Since I was on a Larry McMurtry redux this week, I decided to look up his book store in Archer City to see how it was faring.
Booked Up is no longer a physical store front, but books are available online.
Khristal Merklin, McMurtry's book-selling partner, sold the buildings and books that were left to her after his death.
She brought the store name back in virtual form in 2022. It looks like a good source for researchers and readers alike.
Of course, you can also find McMurtry's books for sale there. Personally, I would like one of those t-shirts Merklin is wearing in her photo on the About Us page.
According to the Archer County Appraisal District website, the current owners of the former stores on South Central are the First Baptist Church, on the west side, and The Archer City Writers Workshop on the east.
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