‘The Awakening’ Cocktail
Created by Beverage Director Julia McElroy at New Orleans Grand Isle restaurant, this cocktail was inspired by the novel of the same name.
Devouring Food in Literature
How cuisine becomes a character in Southern novels, unlocking the secrets of a delicious culture.
Searching for Womanhood
Southern writers Kate Chopin and Rebecca Wells share much more than just a birth date.
Banned Books Week
September 30 kicked off the American Society of Journalists and Authors' Banned Books Week. Started in 1982, the campaign was a reaction to schools and libraries pulling books off the shelves because of their objections to language and subject matter.
Literary Beaches
Beaches around the world have inspired many a writer, but what about our Southern sand and surf?