Fiction / Southern Gothic Best Sellers

In the mid-1950s, a grown-up Jean Louise Finch returns to Maycomb and realizes that her adored father is a racist.

"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.