Garcia, Tragic Hero of the Civil Rights MovementĪn expert at locating missing people is asked to find the vanished, well-known author of dark, macabre children's books and is led to Pastoral, a reclusive community found in the 1970s that many believed to only be a legend. Sharpe's Assassin: Richard Sharpe and the Occupation of Paris, 1815įeet of Clay: Gus C. Updated with a new foreword by the author in celebration of its 40th anniversary, the classic novel about a mans obsessive quest to uncover the circumstances of his fathers death and his towns murky history.Īllison Hale attempts to plan the wedding of the century to a man who could save her family's business, if only she wasn't falling for her wedding planner, Megan Kinkaid.Īs German tanks roll across the border and into Paris, an American heiress joins the resistance and becomes known as the Postmistress because she delivers information to those in hiding and uses her charms and skill to house the hunted and deliver them to safety.Ī page-turning look behind-the-scenes of love and marriage in this sexy, suspenseful story of two couples and an intimate adventure gone very wrong. Three women form an unbreakable bond in a sexy, suspenseful, and adventurous novel about empowerment and sisterhood through thick and thin. In this debut novel, Esi, a feisty Nigerian-Ghanaian girl growing up amid political upheaval in postcolonial Ghana, begins to question the hypocrisy of the patriarchal society that surrounds her, and the restrictions and unrealistic expectations placed on women.Ī piercing and passionate novel, set in rural Argentina, about violence and masculinity. Criss-cross the country and read a book from each state, or pick a place you'd like to travel, and read your way there.Hidden Treasures: A Novel of First Love, Second Chances, and the Hidden Stories of the Heart
Stock your bookshelves and traverse the U.S. Browse them below, and get to know your literary landscape. Think there aren't any books set in your state? Think again. Some are new, others are classics, but all of them take place across the country, from the Florida coast to snowy Alaska and from the beaches of California to the streets of New York City. We have books set in all 50 states-certainly enough to stock your reading list for the foreseeable future. It's a literary inheritance to be proud of, because the books are as varied as the landscapes in which they were written. Map the literature of a country as big as ours, and you have a treasure trove of stories, voices, and histories that make an indelible impression. We've compiled 50 books (and plays!) set in the 50 states, with plenty of other recommendations too, because sometimes it's too hard to pick just one. However lavish or simple your Christmas decorating style, these ideas will help you bring the beauty of the holiday to every corner of your home.Įxplore the United States with this coast-to-coast reading list. There are options for every type of decorator to take advantage of old, new, and even handmade decor. We give inspiration for greeting guests in memorable Southern style, going festive with placecard holders as you welcome your guests to a beautiful holiday meal, and giving your dining table a vivid focal point.
We show you how to give a twist on tradition with handmade willow-branch wreaths that you can use inside or out. These decorating ideas for your mantel, front door, mailbox, Christmas tree, and more will surely fill you with Christmas cheer and get you into the holiday spirit. Grab your garland and get ready for wreaths, because here, the editors of Southern Living share some of their favorite new ideas for Christmas decking the halls. These Christmas Decorating Ideas Will Inspire You to Bring the Beauty of the Season Home Everyone loves decorating for Christmas.