Reading Order
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Start with The Last Picture Show and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Last Picture Show
Book 1 by Larry McMurtry
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Last Picture Show reading order
Ends with Rhino Ranch
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Book 1:The Last Picture Show
Larry McMurtry
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 2:Texasville
Larry McMurtry • 1987
Duane Moore is now in his fifties, rich from oil but drowning in debt and family chaos. A satirical look at the boom-and-bust culture of 1980s Texas and the absurdities of midlife.
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Book 3:Duane's Depressed
Larry McMurtry
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Book 4:When the Light Goes
Larry McMurtry • 2007
Duane Moore faces the indignities of old age and a faltering libido. In this late-series entry, he navigates health scares and a new romance with his signature bewilderment.
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Book 5:Rhino Ranch
Larry McMurtry • 2009
The final chapter in the Thalia saga. A billionaire turns the town into a rhinoceros sanctuary, and Duane Moore reflects on how his home has changed beyond recognition.
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Last Picture Show FAQ
What is the best order to read the Last Picture Show series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Last Picture Show.
How many books are in the Last Picture Show series?
There are 5 books currently listed in the Last Picture Show series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Last Picture Show series?
New readers should start with The Last Picture Show, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Last Picture Show series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1987 to 2009.