The Best of Southern Writing
Explore the finest Southern writing with our curated list of must-read books. Discover classic and contemporary Southern literature that captures the region's rich culture, history, and storytelling traditions.
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Bastard Out of Carolina
by Dorothy Allison
Ruth Ann Boatwright, a South Carolina bastard, tells her life with her family and the emotional and physical violence she experiences.
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A Confederacy of Dunces
by John Kennedy Toole
Set in New Orleans, the protagonist is nearly arrested for being a suspicious character and encounters many unfortunate events.
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Divine secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood : a novel
by Rebecca Wells
A NOVEL ABOUT THE COMPLEX BONDS BETWEEN A MOTHER AND A DAUGHTER.
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Little Altars Everywhere
by Rebecca Wells
Don't miss Little Altars Everywhere, the New York Times bestselling companion novel that introduces the Ya-Yas and is also a basis for the film.