Books

Editors, contributors, and Southern booksellers share the new novels, fresh nonfiction, and even a couple of cookbooks at the top of their book stacks

Her new novel traces an incomparable equine down the stretch of history

In his timely new novel, the eighty-five-year-old literary titan shares more of himself than ever before

A new story collection revels in the messiness of life

A compelling new history enshrines past tastemakers

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

A soul-shaking narrative joins the pantheon of Southern classics

The year was delicious in the kitchen for Southerners

Beth Macy on the power of dinner around the table, handmade quilts, and rooting for Southern underdogs

A professional cooking instructor shares her tips for finding buttermilk, heirloom flours, and preserved lemons

And other important writing and animal advice from the author Susan Orlean, whose new book, On Animals, is out now

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

The secrets and scandals behind the writer’s circle of high-profile women

A native son’s story collection conjures the real Crescent City

G&G editors and contributors share the biographies, nonfiction reads, thrillers, and unforgettable novels that have started 2021 off right for readers

A new book shares the story of their vision for an Alabama megacity

Beyond The Yearling, a new biography unearths the real Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

The Mississippi author Michael Farris Smith shares an imaginative new take on The Great Gatsby, plus the books he’s been reading and the bourbon he’s been drinking

The best of January and February’s book releases for Southern readers—powerful memoirs, novels that turn myths inside out, a beautiful collection of photos, and an ode to good old dogs

G&G contributors, editors, and Southern book lovers share new releases and old favorites to read right away this year—and a couple forthcoming releases already on preorder