Southern Literary Festival

The Southern Literary Festival Association, in cooperation with the Oxford Conference for the Book, is THRILLED to announce our Spring 2024 Festival Keynote Speaker: Andre Dubus III

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Best Shops for Apple Pie in Mississippi!

Apple pie is one of America’s most iconic desserts, and Mississippians know how to do it right. This classic goes great with just about any meal, especially if you’ve got a heaping scoop… Read More

10 Best Record Stores in Mississippi

Vinyl is experiencing somewhat of a resurgence in Mississippi, and music fans know where to find the best deals on the best records. Even in the era of digital shopping and downloadable tunes,… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Mississippi!

Whether you live in Mississippi or are a tourist, there are plenty of things to do when it’s raining. From the U.S.S. Cairo Museum in Vicksburg to the Horseshoe Casino in Tunica, chase away… Read More

Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Mississippi!

Mississippi has brought us root beer, the blues and some of the great writers of American literature (William Faulkner, Tennessee Williams and Shelby Foote, to name a few). It gave birth to Elvis,… Read More

8 Best Spas in Mississippi!

Looking for a retreat to escape the stresses of daily life? Mississippi’s revitalizing spas have the answer. There are a number spas of great luxury, and more quaint escapes, sprinkled across… Read More

Southern Literary Festival

Best Shops for Apple Pie in Mississippi!

10 Best Record Stores in Mississippi

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Mississippi!

Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Mississippi!

8 Best Spas in Mississippi!

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