Discussing 'Newbie' in the Southern Literature group

Newbie

Started by Jessica , Wednesday, October 31 2007. Last post Thursday, February 28 2008.

Hi All,

I am new to Southern Literature, I took a trip to Georgia a couple years ago and fell in love with the south, especially Savannah. Now I love to read books that are set there. I can't wait to learn about new books from you all.
Hope to meet some new friends here,
Jess

mef - Friday, November 2 2007

If you like Savannah, presumably you've had a look at Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil? I love it, m'self, but I got it from my sister, who hated it. Everybody I know who's read it seems to have an extreme opinion, one way or the other.

Jessica - Friday, November 2 2007

Yes, I have had a look at Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. :) I liked it too, but I know what you mean about people having an extreme opinion about it. It really is one those books, either you like it or you hate it. My humble opinion though, after awhile while I was down there, I got tired of looking at imitation statues or tourist memorabilia of the Bird Girl, lol.

mef - Sunday, November 4 2007

I don't much care for the bird girl as a piece of art, just for what it is. Not to my taste. But I adored the book and have re-read it a couple of times, though it's been a while, now. Maybe time for another re-read! But I'm up to my eyeballs in work until probably Christmas.

Gena C - Saturday, November 10 2007

Hello, I'm Gena and from Atlanta. Born in South Carolina. As far as Southern Lit goes, I'm not sure if that includes biographical or autobiographical genres. I enjoy reading novels set in the South and have enjoyed the works of authors such as Eugenia Price and Eudora Welty. :)

atlpooka - Monday, January 21 2008

Hi all, another newbie here. I like Mary Kay Andrews for terrific Savannah based southern (chick) lit. Lovely stuff, gives a very good flavor of the city.
Laurie

DashForCover - Saturday, February 16 2008

I was raised in Idaho of Oklahoma parents and their parents were from Arkansas. I grew up using and understanding the difference between "y'all" and "all y'all". "Might could" and "Usta could", that Jeff Foxworthy brought to national attention, were a routine part of my active vocabulary. When people talked about being raised in the South, I could join the discussion with ease because I was raised in Southern culture. One time my husband called information to get his brother's Biloxi phone number at the Air Base there. Twice he asked the operator to repeat the number. Then he said "Can you give the number to my wife? She speaks Southern." I'll talk at y'all later.

Dash

jloucks - Wednesday, February 27 2008

Great description of our language, Dash! I was born and raised in S.C. Now live in Phoenix and miss the culture when I read what you have written
Thanks for sharing! Ya'll take care now, hear?

jloucks - Wednesday, February 27 2008

In my opinion, anybody who wants to know about the south -- right from its roots -- should read Faulkner, Faulkner and more Faulkner. He really was a genius with a deep understanding of the south and its history.

I also enjoy Pat Conroy and Tom Wolf for more comtemporary topics.

DashForCover - Thursday, February 28 2008

Yes, yes, yes. A painted house by John Grisham is also great. When I read it, it felt like going to visit my family in Oklahoma, sort of coming home. It is unlike any other Grisham book I've read. If you don't like Grisham, try this particular book.
Dash

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