LWS February Book Club: 'Lonesome Dove' by Larry McMurtry

Howdy Wineauxs!

It's time to explore the wild frontier with (checks notes) one of the best western novels ever written...START THIS NOVEL EARLY (it's the eqivalent of 2-3 novels)

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry: Book Tok is going crazy over this book. "It change my life, I'll never be the same!" What!? I'm intrigued. Celebrating it's 40th anniversary, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is an epic western of the frontier, a grand novel written about the last defiant wilderness. Journey to the dusty little town of Lonesome Dove, where retired Texas Rangers Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call undertake one last adventure, a perilous cattle drive to the untamed plains of Montana. Along the way, they face danger, adventure, and an unforgettable cast of characters. Richly authentic and beautifully written, Lonesome Dove is a story of love, loss, and the unyielding spirit of the American West. Amazon Link

Book Details:
Published: June 1985
Page Count: 864 pages
Audiobook: 35 hours, 45 minutes. Narrated by: Will Patton (Killers of the Flower Moon, Most Stephen King Novels, Erik Larson's The Demon Unrest)

There is also a 1989 television series based on the book that I believe you can stream on Peacock, Prime Video, Roku Channel, Tubi, and PlutoTV.

Optional Additional Reading and Viewing
Esquire: Why is Everyone Reading 'Lonesome Dove'? an 858 Page Western from 1985?
Lit Hub: The Book That Changed My Life - Discovering the Whole World in Lonesome Dove
Watch: Larry McMurtry Explains How He Came To Write Lonesome Dove

Location: River Street Marketplace. Location TBD. Optional! Dress Up in Western Wears! Cowboy Boots, Hats, Etc. All Welcome for this Themed Book Club!