Amanda Heckert

The novels, short-story collections, memoirs, histories, poetry, and cookbooks our editors and contributors have loved (or can’t wait to get their hands on)

Vacationers have long escaped summer’s fury by venturing northward to the luxe New England island that launched a thousand ships and, 175 years ago, “Moby-Dick.” But those who seek true relief should answer the call of autumn.

Take your pick of the season’s Southern-tinged arts and culture

Spunk, sass, and not a little espionage—South Carolina’s Dicey Langston makes for rich material

The brand captures her hometown’s laid-back allure

One lifelong Gamecock reflects on college youth, SEC fandom, and the thrill of storming the field—and whether or not the tradition has an age limit

Drama? Comedy? A new television series will have it all

An attack of killer tomato products has hit mood boards this summer

Back in her hometown, the model-turned-actor opens up about family life, creative passions, and her latest role in a North Carolina–set drama

Then see what’s new in the Upstate city

As the University of Texas adds another distinctive orange to the South’s top conferences, we grade the teams who use (and abuse) the hue

June’s standout series and movies with Southern ties

Life’s heating up for the Greenville-born restaurateur, cookbook author, and TV star

May’s standout series and movies with Southern ties

April’s standout series and movies with Southern ties

A gorgeous new book from Haskell Harris will delight interior-design lovers

March’s standout series and movies with Southern ties

February’s standout series and movies with Southern ties

January’s standout series and movies with Southern ties

December’s standout series and movies with Southern ties