I would add anything else by Rick Bragg. "All Over..." Oh, soooo gooood. Though most are auto/memoir/bio they are filled with poignant sentiment around the South and its unique viewpoints. Also, T.R. Pearson's "A Short History of a Small Place." Quirky, funny, endearing and memorable.
Absolutely. 💯. I included Bragg in this list because his memoirs /bios are some of the best, rawest, grittiest stuff to come out of the region. And like you said, "poignant." He's also a straight up nice dude. Thanks alot, I never heard of TR Pearson. I'll certainly check that author out now tho.
So many great recommendations! I've added "Everything that rises..." to my TBR list to get around to in the future :) Thanks also for sticking with the video, it can be hard to carve out quiet recording time during the day! x
Great list, a lot of my favorites! McCarthy might've moved to Oklahoma later, but he's originally from Knoxville, Tennessee and lived there while writing his early Appalachian novels including Outer Dark. I prefer them to the Westerns. Suttree is an all time favorite and Child of God is great as well.
@@Ben-O25 Thanks for the comment man, and thank you so much for watching. Much respect to you. I think I was talking about Ralph Ellison being from Ok and misspoke. Thanks for catching that. Please keep watching, I'd love to hear from you again. And hell yeah, Child of God is great.
Cool video man, nice jersey. I just ordered Ray so thanks for the recommendation. I like Faulkner but he's not my favorite. And...I went to work one time with my shirt inside out so no big deal on the hat tag:)))
What an incredible list! A few of these authors I haven't heard of but I plan on checking them out. Thanks for sharing this and exposing Southern writers to Booktube. I first read Truman Capote just this year. Also, I want to read some Eudora Welty but know nothing of her works. What Eudora Welty would you recommend? Thanks Jason. -James
Hey man, thanks a lot. Always good to hear from you. You'll enjoy Welty, I suggest starting with the Optimists Daughter. She was also a great photographer.
Just discovered your channel and enjoying it a lot!
That's so cool to hear. Thanks a lot, and welcome.
What a kick ass video. I just ordered Miss Jane. I don't know why but I feel like I'm really going to love it.
Thank you so much
I would add anything else by Rick Bragg. "All Over..." Oh, soooo gooood. Though most are auto/memoir/bio they are filled with poignant sentiment around the South and its unique viewpoints.
Also, T.R. Pearson's "A Short History of a Small Place." Quirky, funny, endearing and memorable.
Absolutely. 💯. I included Bragg in this list because his memoirs /bios are some of the best, rawest, grittiest stuff to come out of the region. And like you said, "poignant." He's also a straight up nice dude. Thanks alot, I never heard of TR Pearson. I'll certainly check that author out now tho.
For sure.
So many great recommendations! I've added "Everything that rises..." to my TBR list to get around to in the future :) Thanks also for sticking with the video, it can be hard to carve out quiet recording time during the day! x
@@CharlotteShelves thank you so much. Good to hear from you. Hopefully you'll love Flannery O'Connor.
My favorite Southern writers are Pat Conroy, Anne Rivers Siddons, Lee Smith, T.R. Pearson and Jason Stocks. I've added some from this video to my tbr.
You made my day man. Thanks. I've heard so many great things about Lee Smith.
What a nice, cool thing to say
You're a classy guy. I like your channel too. That was a really positive comment:)
@Schoolofbooks17 You're comment was cool too. Thank y'all for keeping it so positive. This is a good, safe space.
Great list, a lot of my favorites! McCarthy might've moved to Oklahoma later, but he's originally from Knoxville, Tennessee and lived there while writing his early Appalachian novels including Outer Dark. I prefer them to the Westerns. Suttree is an all time favorite and Child of God is great as well.
@@Ben-O25 Thanks for the comment man, and thank you so much for watching. Much respect to you. I think I was talking about Ralph Ellison being from Ok and misspoke. Thanks for catching that. Please keep watching, I'd love to hear from you again. And hell yeah, Child of God is great.
That makes sense. With a list this good I'll definitely keep watching.
You're awesome.
Great recommendations. I had heard of most of them but not the last 4. Thanks.
Same.
@@GabrielStocksAlvarez thanks a lot. Yeah the last for are sleepers although the Bragg book is really popular.
Cool video man, nice jersey. I just ordered Ray so thanks for the recommendation. I like Faulkner but he's not my favorite. And...I went to work one time with my shirt inside out so no big deal on the hat tag:)))
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@@LenChaneyIII oh damn that's so funny. Thanks for making me laugh. I understand Faulkner's not everyone's cup of tea. You'll love Ray.
What an incredible list! A few of these authors I haven't heard of but I plan on checking them out. Thanks for sharing this and exposing Southern writers to Booktube. I first read Truman Capote just this year. Also, I want to read some Eudora Welty but know nothing of her works. What Eudora Welty would you recommend? Thanks Jason. -James
Hey man, thanks a lot. Always good to hear from you. You'll enjoy Welty, I suggest starting with the Optimists Daughter. She was also a great photographer.
Cool comment, James
Thanks Jason. I do remember that she was a photographer and has a book out with her photos.
@@LenChaneyIIIThank you Friend.