Look what’s new in the It’s a Southern Thing store! My latest book, Southern Handbook: How to Quit Being Ugly and Act Like Somebody, is here. It’s a companion to 2022’s bestseller, Southern Thesaurus: For When You’re Plumb Out of Things to Say.
These two beautifully illustrated, hardcover books are your Guides to Southern Life. They make the perfect gifts for any Southerners or wanna-be Southerners in your life. This bundle includes:
Southern Handbook: How to Quit Being Ugly and Act Like Somebody
Sometimes people don’t get the South. The accents, the quirkiness, the need to own deviled egg platters, and our judicious use of the phrase “bless your heart.” This book helps distill the essence of Southern life, speech, and customs while dispelling a few myths. 148 pages, 10-by-7 inches, hardcover, illustrated. For ages 9-90. $19.99. Purchase here.
Southern Thesaurus: For When You’re Plumb Out of Things to Say
In the South, language is a fluid thing. Sometimes, when we find ourselves in need of just the right word, Southerners will just make one up. And why not? It’s one of our best-known talents. This book explains the origins of some of our favorite Southern words. 156 pages, 10-by7 inches, hardcover, illustrated. For ages 9-90. $19.99. Purchase here.
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