A new cookbook featuring Mississippi restaurants is now on the shelves. “Southern Living Off the Eaten Path: Second Helpings” is a travel guide/cookbook that takes you on a journey to eateries in 16 Southern states.
Written by former Southern Living travel editor Morgan Murphy, the 272-page book published by Oxmoor House and sold for $22.95 features 150 of Morgan’s favorite recipes.
‘Early in his life, William Faulkner experienced a moment of clarity that would shape his legacy as one of America’s greatest writers. “I discovered that my own little postage stamp of native soil was worth writing about,” he said, “and that I would never live long enough to exhaust it.”
This quote, shared on the website Open Culture, beautifully captures Faulkner’s lifelong devotion to his Mississippi roots — a devotion that fueled the creation of Yoknapatawpha County and a literary universe unlike any other.
Kevin Saul was just 7 when government agents showed up at his Lamar County home and evacuated his family three miles away. Why? To protect them from an underground nuclear test — a blast so strong, it buckled the ground beneath their feet.
“It felt like an earthquake,” Saul recalled. “It knocked you off balance.”
I’ve long believed that science fiction writers are prophets — tapping into some strange current of the universe and channeling visions of what’s to come. But maybe it’s not just sci-fi authors. Maybe any writer of fiction, when fully immersed in the act of creation, opens a door to something deeper — something unknowable. Something eerily accurate.
Take “The China Syndrome,” for example.
When Sara Zittlow returned from an inspirational trip to Israel, she decided to begin spending more time with her growing family away from life’s distractions.
So she devised a plan, talked it over with her husband and set out on a nine-month journey from Green Bay, Wisconsin.
With the 150th anniversary of “The Origin of Species” and the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth falling just a year apart, New York Times science writer Olivia Judson recently predicted a surge of “Darwinmania.”
And for good reason — few scientists have had as lasting and polarizing an impact as Darwin, whose theory of natural selection reshaped our understanding of life on Earth.
If you’re a bookworm with a love for unique accessories, here’s a literary treasure you’ll want to add to your collection: miniature book earrings handcrafted by The Small Book Company on Etsy.
I stumbled across this gem while browsing Etsy — one of my favorite places to discover creative and handcrafted finds. Jewelry artist Nicolette Tallmadge has turned her passion for literature into wearable art by designing teeny-tiny earrings shaped like classic books. I couldn’t resist ordering a pair, and when they arrived, I was completely charmed.
If you or someone you know has a passion for fashion, there’s a new book worth adding to your reading — and shopping — list. “Harper’s Bazaar Great Style: The Best Ways to Update Your Look” is a stylish, photo-packed guide designed to help women refine, refresh, and reorganize their wardrobes with confidence.
This beautifully curated book does more than just showcase stunning outfits. It offers practical advice on identifying wardrobe essentials, building versatile looks, and understanding which pieces are worth the investment. Whether you’re revamping your entire closet or just want a few fresh ideas, it’s a useful tool for navigating the world of fashion without feeling overwhelmed.
If you’ve never heard the word mendacity before, you’ll walk away from “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” with a full understanding of what it means — and why it matters.
In this emotionally-charged drama adapted from the Tennessee Williams play, lies, half-truths, and buried secrets swirl through a wealthy Mississippi family as they prepare for the inevitable death of their patriarch.
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