Books

A photo tour of our favorite ideas and takeaways for interiors and decor

A new book—and a new oral history project—highlight the rural women whose stories continue to shape Appalachia

The new Andalusia Interpretive Center offers a closer look at the author’s life and inspirations

Hosting tips—and recipes—from a North Carolinian who has made Italian beauty a lifetime love

Three new collections propel Southern verse forward

Hit order (and preorder) for these two dozen new and forthcoming books that G&G editors and contributors are buzzing about

The legacy of the “Prince of Scribes” lives on in Beaufort and beyond

Plott Hound Books is the place to find thoughtfully curated reads—and advice on where to eat while you turn the pages

The North Carolina author—and insatiable reader—on the novels, memoirs, poetry, and stories he couldn’t put down

The cookbooks, novels, and nonfiction books that G&G editors and contributors loved most this year

A few thoughts on great Southern reads—and announcing our upcoming book club

For a passionate birder, duck hunting triggers an unexpected lesson

The Paper Dolls of Zelda Fitzgerald is an extraordinary look into the art and vision of the famous Southern Belle

A chat with Southern author and sports historian Andrew Maraniss about his latest book, Inaugural Ballers

The mega-best-selling author dishes on his favorite cookbooks, the Mississippi haunt that started it all, and why he won’t describe his new book in one sentence

“I wish there was a way to go back and soothe the younger me,” says Natalie Chanin, whose gorgeous new book celebrates two decades of soulful Southern style

A fascinating new book by Annie Proulx reveals the mystery and majesty of fens, bogs, and swamps

The celebrated author delivers back-to-back knockouts

Meet your favorite authors, stock up on gifts, and dive deeper into the wonderful world of Southern literature

G&G editors and contributors share what books to cozy up with this autumn