Books

In the trout waters of North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains, one writer follows the trail of the late, great Middleton, one of fly fishing’s most intriguing voices

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

With a surprise appearance by Maya, the father-daughter team delved into their lifelong fascination with the Georgia literary icon and iconoclast

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

Watch the author’s conversation at the G&G offices

In her new novel, Joy Callaway takes readers to the legendary Asheville hotel during its construction in the 1910s

Aaron Goldfarb, the author of the new book Dusty Booze, on an impossible-to-find rum, the search for Howard Hughes’ stash, and why vintage bourbons are better

Packed with recipes, stories, and inspiration, The Turkey Book, from Texas chef Jesse Griffiths, is a game changer for culinary-minded hunters

In her new book, foraging pro Tama Matsuoka Wong outlines a gentler approach to gardening that’s both beautiful and delicious

A gorgeous new book from Haskell Harris will delight interior-design lovers

Percival Everett’s marvelous James shakes up the American canon

Looking back at a life in rhinestones

A reading list for the dreary days of winter

The bestseller’s author, John Berendt, on what he’d do differently and what it’s like as the book’s sole surviving character

From fiction to poetry, and Appalachia to Kansas, the North Carolina author shares his favorite reads of the year, plus a few gems soon to come