The Material Review

The Material Review

The Material Review

Issue 180: Larry McMurtry, Free Bread, Catching the Fly-Fishing Bug, Woj's Plan, Polo Godfather, First-Class Seats, Tennis Merch, Deep Dive: Apps and Spotlight On: Blue in Green.

Michael Williams and Taylor Stacey
Apr 18, 2026
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Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.

The Larry McMurtry I Knew – Texas Monthly

Larry McMurtry’s Tall Tales

“By questioning the myth of the cowboy, he offered a different kind of legend, one more suited to this country and its contradictions.” [The Nation]

photo of many different types of breads on yellow background

I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America

“Thirteen thousand miles. Infinite contenders. One beautiful loaf.” [The Atlantic]

A City Slicker Catches the Fly-Fishing Bug

“GQ columnist and fishing amateur Chris Black meets up with author and angler David Coggins and unlocks a phoneless flow state in the Blue Ridge Mountains.” [GQ]

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