Real talk: after you read The Season, you’ll probably find yourself wanting to pick up and move to Texas. It’s pretty much the coolest Pride and Prejudice retelling we’ve ever read – it’s the story of soccer star Meghan, who’d rather be kicking butt on the field than squeezing into a ball gown after she gets unwillingly sucked into the Dallas debutante season. We had no idea how intense the Dallas debutante scene was, which got us thinking: what else don’t we know about Texas? We asked The Season author Jonah Lisa Dyer to share her expertise on the matter!

What does “he’s all hat & no cattle” mean?

Texas cut-down for someone who talks a good game but doesn’t have the goods to back it up. Also used to describe the kind of dandy who dresses like a cowboy but actually works in an office cubicle.

What does “this ain’t my first rodeo” mean?

Texan for “Calm down, I know what I’m doing.”

Worth noting that the actual world’s first rodeo was held in Pecos, Texas in 1883.

What’s a Texas Christmas Dinner?

Turkey? Ham? Goose? Nope.

Tamales. Hot & handmade.

Tip: Don’t eat the corn husks. That’s just the wrapper.

Why do Texans love Cinco de Mayo?

May 5^th marks the day the Mexicans defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla.

In Texas, we celebrate our Mexican heritage on this day because May is the only month with decent weather.

How do you spell “yall?”

Singular: Y’all

Plural: All y’all

Please note: the ‘ goes after the Y not after the A.

How many pairs of boots should a real Texan own?

Three.

Dress Boots – for weddings, funerals & courtrooms

Casual Boots – for the office, church or honky tonk.

Work Boots – for clearing brush, riding horses & shoveling.

What’s the deal with rattlesnakes?

You might be a real Texan if you’ve ever shot and/or eaten a rattlesnake. Yes, it does in fact taste like chicken. BTW, this is one of the reasons we wear boots everywhere.

What is Texas Cuisine?

Whataburger, Kolaches, Chilequiles, Frito Pie, BBQ, Cholula Sauce, Shiner Bock, Dr Pepper, Chocolate Sheet Cake, Grits, Bluebell Ice Cream.

What are Goat’s Head Stickers?

The bane of every Texans childhood. Hold your breath, count to three and yank.

Thanks, Jonah Lisa!

Ready to dive in? Start reading The Season here!