In the South, stories do more than pass the time. They flavor supper table talk, shape family legends and fill the quiet moments between one small town and the next.

Southern literature—spanning Gothic fiction, lowcountry romance, small-town mystery and literary memoir—fits neatly into what vacation and leisure readers are seeking.

Cinelle Barnes, author of 'Monsoon Mansion,' is back with a most-anticipated memoir about remembering and rebuilding.

David Armand's latest book is a mysterious coming-of-age story about a young teen boy named Matthew that edges dangerously close to horror.

From preserved battlefields to civil rights landmarks and peaceful cemeteries, the South offers numerous destinations where visitors can pause, learn and appreciate the stories that shaped America.

Whether you're moving for a new job, a growing family or simply a fresh start, Atlanta offers an exciting blend of Southern charm, vibrant neighborhoods, excellent schools and family-friendly attractions.

Across the South, small-town Main Streets continue to preserve a way of life through independent bookstores, antique shops, family-owned cafés and local markets where business owners know their customers by name.

There is a version of the American South that exists only from a car window, one that reveals itself on state highways lined with longleaf pine, at roadside barbecue joints with hand-painted signs, in small towns where the courthouse square still anchors everything.