Books

Revisit the locations that inspired five classic childhood novels

North Carolina author Bronwen Dickey on what she learned writing her book, Pit Bull: The Battle Over An American Icon

Three new pony-related books just in time for race season—plus, one visual stunner to make your coffee table an ode to all things equestrian

A deep look at the artist — and the South

A fascinating book, The Electric Pencil: Drawings from Inside State Hospital No. 3., tells the story of an artist whose works were almost lost

Harvey Penick’s sage advice still resonates

If you play by the rules, Easter marks the official start of seersucker season in the South

Roy Blount, Jr. shares a collection of essays, songs, poems, and odes to the food he loves and loathes

A new book and exhibit showcase more than fifty of the artist’s paintings of Little St. Simons Island

How two Southern literary giants led a young Appalachian writer to her own voice

A behind-the-scenes look at fly fishing’s most devoted couple

Rare photos captured by a diehard fan

In the summer of 1948, George H. W. Bush loaded his car in distant Connecticut and headed to the Lone Star State, a move that would shape the man and launch the future president’s political career

A game of auto polo anyone?

A story of murder, passion, and the perils of brotherly love

Bid on personal items from the Margaret Mitchell, Woody Guthrie, and more

A British transplant ventures deep into the heart of Mississippi

Can you wash cast-iron cookware with soap?

Steph Opitz of the Texas Book Festival shares a few of her favorites