Texas is big—no surprise there. And most folks know, maybe even if only subconsciously, that Texas is also a state of mind. The iconic Texas Highways magazine divides the state into seven regions by climate.

There’s no better way to travel the Lone Star State than with a thrilling book in hand that’s written by someone who knows the lay of the land and adds a setting so rich you can taste it. So pack these seven books, one set in each of the regions and written by Texas authors, into your leather satchel, gas-up that pickup, and hit the road (or travel the Lone Star State from where you are).

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