The Unpunished Vice: A Life of Reading

The notable novelist, memoirist, and essayist guides readers through the books that shaped his literary consciousness.

South Toward Home: Adventures and Misadventures in My Native Land

The Mississippi Delta is lovingly depicted in this collection featuring possums, rattlesnakes, and culture in the Bible Belt.

How to Write an Autobiographical Novel: Essays

The masterful author crafts a deeply moving new collection.

Hallelujah Anyway

By Anne Lamott

Hallelujah Anyway

This little gem of a book reminds us how to rise above and grow during difficult times.

Should the Tent Be Burning Like That? A Professional Amateur’s Guide to the Outdoors

You'll enjoy this winning collection whether the wild calls to you or not.

Sometimes I Think About It: Essays

This brave new collection stuns with its candor and deep dive into the heart of suffering.

Pie & Whiskey: Writers Under the Influence of Butter & Booze

To enjoy this uneven collection, you may need a drink.

Where We Lived: Essays on Places

The Pulitzer-winning critic offers gently meditative, sometimes humorous recollections of the locales he’s called home.