Goodnight, Texas

This book got its hook in me. I knew nothing about it, picked it up on a whim, and I wish more books could be that nice a discovery. Loved the place, loved the people. Very timely as well, what with the coastal devastation and sea change these days, both economical and ecological. Funny without bein......more

I saw this at the bookstore while I was shopping for another book and I’m glad I bought it. This was a funny story, and a total joy to read. Loved every character in it! My only complaint was the author’s incorrect use of Spanish throughout the story. It was so bad, it was very annoying, and I was d......more

There are two different places in Texas called Goodnight. The one featured in this story is officially called Goodnight by the Sea as it lies on a peninsula in the Gulf of Mexico. It used to have a thriving shrimp industry, but years of over-harvesting, and what some believe is global warming, have......more

Started a little slowly, but really drew me in. It's a portrait of a dying coastal town in Texas. It centers on a love triangle (that eventually becomes a love square) between a 22 year old beauty named Una, her violent boyfriend Gabirel, and a 17 year old high school drop out and photographer named......more