Books

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Writing advice, plus the bestselling author’s favorite tour spots and the classic novels he’s reading for the first time

The author’s sublime new novel fathoms the wonder of the sea

For one writer, an old campus haunt provided undying inspiration

The music historian, podcaster, and author dives into the story of George Jones and Tammy Wynette and surfaces to correct the record on country music

A Texas author seeks beauty in urban edgelands, abandoned lots, and back alleys—and you can, too

Fresh out of the oven, Anne Byrn’s 200-recipe compilation shares the stories behind the “first and finest style of baking in America”

Gracie is more than a trend—it’s a generations-long tradition

Virginia Miller Reeves’s Once in the Blue Moon is a lesson in perseverance in more ways than one

For your gustatory pleasure, a pick of the year’s standout offerings

The bestselling author’s latest book, A Happier Life, is part whodunnit and part beach read

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New novels, nonfiction, cookbooks, forthcoming titles, even some classics—and where these Southerners plan to enjoy reading them

Andy, Opie, and the gang offer solace to writer Evan Dalton Smith

The Today show host talks about his new children’s book, growing up in South Carolina, and the best parenting advice Al Roker ever gave him

In her new book, photographer Shana Novak finds the storytelling magic in everyday objects

The Demon of Unrest, Larson’s vivid depiction of the lead-up to the Civil War, is a masterclass in reportage and storytelling

The debut novel of lawyer Caroline Cleveland evokes haunting true stories

Lubbock inspires a melding of art and music like no other

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