Books like Texasville by Larry McMurtry
Jacy, known for her beauty in high school, leaves Texas for a Hollywood career before returning to the small, imaginary town of Thalia. Her presence ignites changes among the community’s residents, set against the vibrancy of the Texas oil industry and the distinctive feel of western town life. The novel explores how one individual's transformed life reverberates through the everyday experiences of a tight‑knit Texas community.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Western Fiction/Contemporary Western
Authors: Larry McMurtry
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