The compelling saga of the Florida panther’s comeback

Memoirs, novels, a deep dive on Harper Lee, and landmark cookbooks—here are our favorite reads of the year

Thank You Books celebrates its grand opening in Magic City

A new book documents the idea of living with (lots of) books beautifully

Fall brings brand-new Grisham, the latest from G&G, zippy novels, a haunting memoir, and one entertaining ode to last calls

Words of wisdom from some of the most inspiring Southern female chefs, musicians, actors, designers, artists, and rule-breakers

With a new short story collection, the late Nancy Hale gets the acclaim she deserves

Photographer Will Jacks memorializes Po’ Monkey’s, the beloved Mississippi juke joint, in his new book

A celebration of the dynamic women influencing the South and beyond

In her new memoir, Tell Me a Story, Cassandra King Conroy shares the heart of her marriage to Southern literary lion Pat Conroy

Dorothea Benton Frank and Anne Rivers Siddons told stirring stories of the South—and proclaimed the power of a triple name for the next generation of Southern women writers

Mississippi writers celebrate one of the South’s most beloved bookstores, which opens a new rare book shop this weekend

A new book of recovered photos taken on the porches and back roads of Appalachia offers an intimate look at some of traditional Southern music’s early greats

Five can’t-miss books out this month—two powerful novels, rediscovered short stories, a football-fan delight, and scenes of bygone Charleston

In his delightful new memoir, the piano player and singer-songwriter shares stories of growing up in North Carolina, plus advice on creativity

A new book traces the murderous past of one of our most hated pests

Powerful short story collections, music memoirs, photos of enviable cabins, and probing insights into a true Southern character—the mosquito.

An Appalachian Duet: Two books to add to your shelf this fall

Halfway through 2019, we’re looking back at the delightful novels, biographies, memoirs, story collections, and other works that have already made this a stellar year in Southern literature

The Hall of Fame quarterback shares stories about playing for Bear Bryant, discovering Florida flowers, and his first taste of sweet potato pie