Fiction / Southern Gothic Best Sellers

Maycomb, Alabama. Twenty-six-year-old Jean Louise Finch -- "Scout" -- returns home from New York City to visit her aging father, Atticus. Set against the backdrop of the civil rights tensions and political turmoil that were transforming the South, Jean Louise's homecoming turns bittersweet when she learns disturbing truths about her close-knit family, the town and the people dearest to her. Memories from her childhood flood back, and her values and assumptions are thrown into doubt. Featuring many of the iconic characters from To Kill a Mockingbird, Go Set a Watchman perfectly captures a young woman, and a world, in a painful yet necessary transition out of the illusions of the past -- a journey that can be guided only by one's conscience. Written in the mid-1950s, Go Set a Watchman imparts a fuller, richer understanding and appreciation of Harper Lee. Here is an unforgettable novel of wisdom, humanity, passion, humor, and effortless precision -- a profoundly affecting work of art that is both wonderfully evocative of another era and relevant to our own times. It not only confirms the enduring brilliance of To Kill a Mockingbird, but also serves as its essential companion, adding depth, context, and new meaning to an American classic. - Jacket.

"A Lion is in the Streets" by Adria Locke Langley is a political novel that delves into the world of Louisiana politics during the early 20th century. The story follows the rise of a charismatic and ambitious politician, Willie Stark, as he navigates the complexities of power and corruption. Langley's novel explores themes of populism, ambition, and the consequences of unchecked political influence.

"Strange Fruit" by Lillian Smith is a Southern Gothic novel that addresses racial injustice and forbidden love in the American South. The story explores the consequences of societal norms and bigotry. The title is a reference to the anti-lynching song of the same name by Abel Meeropol.

"So Red the Rose" by Stark Young is a historical novel set during the American Civil War. The story follows a Southern family as they navigate the challenges and tragedies of war, providing a vivid portrayal of the era's social and political upheavals.

A novel about the rise and fall of a southern family.