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The Southerner's Y'allmanac: A Compendium of Wit & Wisdom for All Seasons
Celebrate southern living with this beautiful seasonal almanac chock-full of 100+ fun and practical ideas for decorating, entertaining, cooking, and gardening.
With 150+ stunning photos and illustrations, and charming Southern witticisms, it’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves the South.
Southern charm abounds in this lighthearted compendium to what makes the region so very special. Created by lifelong southerners Rachel Hardage Barrett, editor in chief of Country Living, and Jeanne Lyons, their insider’s guide
Entertaining ideas for any occasion from casual porch parties to an off-to-the-races Derby party and spirited gameday tailgates Southern interiors inspiration including welcoming kitchens, laid-back living spaces, and brake-worthy exteriorsWit and wisdom from prominent Southerners including how to wear seersucker to the art of selecting a monogramFresh twists on Southern recipes including Cheerwine Ribs, Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs, and Hummingbird Bundt CakeNew ways to enjoy the garden from must-grow tomatoes to ways to display your favorite bloomsDelightful small-town escapes including the region’s best U-pick farms, must-see soda fountains, and can’t miss county fair
Organized by seasons, it's the quintessential southern gift book (and housewarming present!) for anyone who loves the South.
With 150+ stunning photos and illustrations, and charming Southern witticisms, it’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves the South.
Southern charm abounds in this lighthearted compendium to what makes the region so very special. Created by lifelong southerners Rachel Hardage Barrett, editor in chief of Country Living, and Jeanne Lyons, their insider’s guide
Entertaining ideas for any occasion from casual porch parties to an off-to-the-races Derby party and spirited gameday tailgates Southern interiors inspiration including welcoming kitchens, laid-back living spaces, and brake-worthy exteriorsWit and wisdom from prominent Southerners including how to wear seersucker to the art of selecting a monogramFresh twists on Southern recipes including Cheerwine Ribs, Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs, and Hummingbird Bundt CakeNew ways to enjoy the garden from must-grow tomatoes to ways to display your favorite bloomsDelightful small-town escapes including the region’s best U-pick farms, must-see soda fountains, and can’t miss county fair
Organized by seasons, it's the quintessential southern gift book (and housewarming present!) for anyone who loves the South.
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224 pages, Hardcover
Published August 5, 2025
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July 20, 2026
I love this book so much! It's witty title grabbed me first. It's one of those collections of delight that I enjoy so much. No wonder I loved it so much! It feels like the lovely bite-sized goodies in all my favorite magazines. You know, kind of like Martha Stewart's Good Things." Of course it does. This was written by the editor-in-chief and another Country Living editor.
February 16, 2026
3.5🌟 Rounded Up
While this book was beautiful and provided a good highlight reel of seasonal inspiration, I was disappointed that it seemed to lack depth in capturing the essence of the South. It felt a lot closer to a seasonal country almanac than being southern specific. The South has so many quirks and so much uniqueness that it felt very watered down and generic by not capturing that spirit. I should have known when they early on designated Delaware as part of the south. How controversial!
While this book was beautiful and provided a good highlight reel of seasonal inspiration, I was disappointed that it seemed to lack depth in capturing the essence of the South. It felt a lot closer to a seasonal country almanac than being southern specific. The South has so many quirks and so much uniqueness that it felt very watered down and generic by not capturing that spirit. I should have known when they early on designated Delaware as part of the south. How controversial!
January 8, 2026
Great book!
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