Publication Reading Order
The Houston is a Historical Fiction series by Larry McMurtry, made up of 6 books published between 1970 and 1992. It begins with Moving On (1970), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Evening Star (1992), spanning 22 years of storytelling.
6books
22years active
3decades
~4.4yrs between books
1992latest release
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | |||
| 1 | Moving On | 1970 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | All My Friends Are Going to Be Strangers | 1972 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Terms of Endearment 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → | 1975 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Somebody's Darling | 1978 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1980s | |||
| 5 | Some Can Whistle ★ NYT 6w · peaked #6 | 1989 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1990s | |||
| 6 | The Evening StarLatest | 1992 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Houston series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Houston series?
Start with Moving On (1970), the first book in the Houston series by Larry McMurtry. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Houston series?
There are 6 books in the Houston series by Larry McMurtry, published between 1970 and 1992.
What is the first book in the Houston series?
The first book in the Houston series is Moving On, published in 1970 by Larry McMurtry.
What is the latest book in the Houston series?
The most recent book in the Houston series is The Evening Star (1992) by Larry McMurtry.
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