Earlier this year, we launched our Substack newsletter, Dying Breed. Thanks to everyone who’s already joined us.
If you haven’t subscribed yet, now’s a great time. This summer, I’m inviting Dying Breed readers to join me in reading my all-time favorite novel: Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove.
If you’ve been following the site or podcast for awhile now, you guys know I love this book. It’s the American Odyssey: sprawling, heartbreaking, and hilarious. When you’re done reading it, you feel like the characters are your friends.
If you’ve always wanted to read Lonesome Dove but needed a little push to do it — this is it. If you’ve already read it and simply want to experience it again with fresh insights and the opportunity to discuss it with me and others, this is the perfect opportunity to dive in again.
This summer book club is open to paying subscribers of Dying Breed. Paid subscribers will get:
- A simple 8-week reading schedule (just ~20 minutes a day)
- Weekly posts from me with reflections and discussion prompts
- A Q&A with McMurtry scholar Steven Frye
The first reading assignment drops Friday, July 11th.
After subscribing, you’ll receive an email with easy instructions on how to access the Lonesome Dove summer book club.
By becoming a paying subscriber of Dying Breed, you’ll not only have access to the read-along, you’ll also get all the regular perks of being a DB subscriber as well:
- Deep Dives: Every week, we publish a longer-form article exploring historical figures, forgotten virtues, cultural phenomenon, and timeless wisdom.
- Sunday Firesides: Each Sunday, you’ll receive a short, thoughtful reflection to help you start your week. All the archives of previously published Firesides are available exclusively on Dying Breed as well.
- Community Discussion: Drop a line in the comment section to interact with Brett, Kate, and other Dying Breed readers.
- A Focused, Ad-Free Reading Experience: No distractions, no sponsored content, no algorithms — just thoughtful writing crafted to help you think deeper and live better.
For $5/month or $50/year, you’ll receive two quality pieces weekly, plus access to our growing library of archived content, our community of like-minded readers, and this summer book club.
This is your chance to finally read one of America’s greatest novels together with me and a community of thoughtful readers.
Hope to see you on the trail!
