Reading Order
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Start with Moving On and continue through all 6 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Moving On
Book 1 by Larry McMurtry • Published 1970
Patsy Carpenter and her husband drift through the Texas rodeo circuit and the Houston academic scene. A sprawling novel about restlessness, marital dissatisfaction, and the search for self in the 1960s.
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Ends with The Evening Star
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Book 1:Moving On
Larry McMurtry • 1970
Patsy Carpenter and her husband drift through the Texas rodeo circuit and the Houston academic scene. A sprawling novel about restlessness, marital dissatisfaction, and the search for self in the 1960s.
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Book 2:All My Friends Are Going to Be Strangers
Larry McMurtry
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 3:Terms of Endearment
Larry McMurtry • 1975
The story of the formidable Aurora Greenway and her complex relationship with her daughter, Emma. A funny and heartbreaking novel about mother-daughter bonds, romance, and the messiness of life.
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Book 4:Somebody's Darling
Larry McMurtry • 1978
A trio of friends navigates the cutthroat world of Hollywood. A director, a screenwriter, and an ex-football player find their ambitions and relationships tested in the movie business.
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Book 5:Some Can Whistle
Larry McMurtry • 1989
Danny Deck, now a wealthy but isolated sitcom writer, reconnects with the daughter he abandoned years ago. A bittersweet story about regret, second chances, and the difficulty of fatherhood.
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Book 6:The Evening Star
Larry McMurtry • 1992
The sequel to *Terms of Endearment* finds Aurora Greenway dealing with old age and her troubled grandchildren. She remains as feisty and demanding as ever in this moving conclusion to her story.
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What is the best order to read the Houston series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Moving On.
How many books are in the Houston series?
There are 6 books currently listed in the Houston series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Houston series?
New readers should start with Moving On, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Houston series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1970 to 1992.