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With thirty-five novels, two Edgar Awards, and one of the most enduring characters in crime fiction, James Lee Burke is a titan among mystery writers. But maybe we should just call him a writer
Books
In his timely new novel, the eighty-five-year-old literary titan shares more of himself than ever before
Arts & Culture
The prolific Southern novelist just might be the grandfather the world needs right now
Books
Spine-tingling page-turners from a longtimer and a rising writer
Arts & Culture
Top cookbooks, novels, and memoirs that explored the story-filled region
Arts & Culture
Over a phone call from the road, the Southern author talks his new essay collection, books that inspire him, the unhealthiest scrambled eggs in history, and his spooky Halloween plans
Arts & Culture
G&G staff and contributors pick their favorite new novels, bold memoirs, and beach reads, plus a few books to put on preorder
Arts & Culture
The cookbooks, novels, and nonfiction books that G&G editors and contributors loved most this year
Books
Dozens of books cross Garden & Gun editors’ desks each week. Here are a handful of out-in-January titles that we can’t wait to take home and read
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Editors, contributors, and Southern booksellers share the new novels, fresh nonfiction, and even a couple of cookbooks at the top of their book stacks
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A balm of beautiful photos, powerful memoirs, and fiction from beloved Southern authors, including Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle, and James Lee Burke
Arts & Culture
Dozens of memoirs, novels, and nonfiction books that got us through a year unlike any other
Arts & Culture
Odes to the late legendary author from James Lee Burke, S.A. Cosby, and more
Arts & Culture
Check out the latest releases from authors we’ve featured in the magazine
Books
Whether you’re into thrillers, photo books, novels, or just anything you can cozy up with on an autumn evening, you’ll find something to savor among these new books
Books
We’re feeling thankful for writers, photographers, and this year’s generous haul of new novels, reported stories, riveting tell-alls, and beautiful photography books
Arts & Culture
We asked a former pilot, thriller writers, and James Lee Burke about the last moments of the F-35 saga in South Carolina that captured us all day
Editor's Letter
A few thoughts on great Southern reads—and announcing our upcoming book club
Books
We’re halfway through the year, but still just getting through our pile of great Southern reads. Make time for some—if not all two dozen—of these novels, cookbooks, and coffee table tomes before the second half of the year brings even more goodies for book lovers
Arts & Culture
An oral history of one of the most unforgettable Southern movies of all time
Arts & Culture
What G&G editors and contributors loved reading this year
The G&G Interview
The Hollywood fixture rules the audiobook world, too
Arts & Culture
Start 2019 with notable debut novels, stories about tough women, meditations on nature, and a touching memoir about a Southern-fried life
Arts & Culture
The bestselling author on the new cookbook that’s got him excited about shrimp gumbo, the novel he’s re-read at least five times, and his “method” for organizing books
Books
A reading list for the dreary days of winter
Arts & Culture
We’ve rounded up the best Southern-inflected books, movies, podcasts, recipes, albums, outdoor activities, and more to get you through social distancing
Why We Love the Gulf
An author and historian shares his reading list for a trip to the Gulf Coast
Arts & Culture
May brings the year’s first crop of beach reads, a slew of almost-summertime cookbooks, and powerful odes to Southern history
Arts & Culture
For almost fifty years, they carried the bags of golf legends but also masterminded victories from the tees to the holes. Then, with one decision, their lives shifted, and the legacy of their glory days went unheralded. Finally, that’s changing
G&G Interview
Catching up with the Texas native and four-time Oscar nominee, who portrays abolitionist John Brown in a new miniseries
The Southern Agenda
Whether you’re angling for an Everglades tarpon expedition, a Mississippi paddle trip, or a shell hunt on the Gulf Coast, let these pros chart a course
Food & Drink
Memories fade, but the moments breaking bread (and slurping oysters) with legendary Southern writers still fill the heart