If you’re headed to Savannah, Georgia, I’ve got a great list of Savannah-themed books for you to read before you go! I’m a big fan of reading books set in a city I’m headed to.
books set in savannah
1. midnight in the garden of good and evil by john berendt
true crime
It would be impossible to create a list like this about books set in the savannah and not include midnight in the garden of good and evil.
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when looking for a book about savannah, midnight in the garden of good and evil will undoubtedly be one of the first books that will appear. the story is outrageous and juicy and rocked the town when it came out. The story takes you throughout the city, including the Buenaventura Cemetery.
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2. life & death of jorja graham by brynn myers
paranormal romance
All my life I’ve been referred to as the quintessential southern bell: blonde, stunningly beautiful, and overtly enchanting, but that was only the face I shared with the world; no one ever knew the truth behind the façade.
After moving back to Savannah, I had everything I ever wanted: a new home, a handsome suitor, and my dream job as an antiques dealer. Little did I know that choosing to move on with my life would be the last decision I would ever make.
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3. savannah blues by mary kay andrews
women’s fiction
mary kay andrews has written a few books set in savannah. It’s southern charm and mystery wrapped up in some fun books!
Meet Weezie (aka Eloise) Foley, a feisty antiques “collector” banished by her spiteful ex-husband from the house she restored in Savannah’s historic district, who must come to terms with a life that has suddenly changed. …and no, it seems for the better.
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4. haunted savannah by james casky
non-fiction: history
If you are thinking about going on a Haunted Tour while in Savannah (and you definitely should), then this book will be a great one to read before you go! Find out why Savannah is the most haunted city in America! This author, James Casky is a historian and tour guide and will answer all your questions and many more.
This completely revised and updated book details over forty of Savannah’s most infamous ghost stories, resulting in a paranormal compilation like no other. Discover the truth about Savannah’s haunted history as you explore chilling stories about the dark “other side” of the host city, told by a master storyteller.
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5. waving back by v. l. brunskill
fiction: coming of age
I wish I had found this book before I went to Savannah. I remember seeing this statue and hearing the story from the tour guide, but I wish I had this story in my mind.
Imagine not knowing who you are, until you find yourself at a statue 800 miles from home.
Join lara bonavito, intensely passionate and fiercely independent new york college student, on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery in sigh-worthy savannah, georgia. Adopted into an abusive and impoverished home, Lara’s quest to find her roots takes her to the Jewel of the South Historic District. A vivid cast of characters helps her unravel clues found in a cryptic letter hidden in the family bible for two decades.
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6. nora roberts noon
romantic suspense
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I read this book before heading to Savannah, and I found myself wishing the Irish pub was real. I did, however, find a perfectly wonderful alternative right down by the river! This was a Book Club option in January. You can read a review on it here by Sheila – one of our review team!
This book is about family, loyalty and obsession. And the climactic showdown is, of course, at noon!
I enjoyed this book! It gives a good savannah feel, but it’s also a good story! there is, of course, a romance that weaves its way through the book, but for me, the suspense was what hooked me. p>
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7. brownies and broomsticks from bailey cates
cozy mystery
If you enjoy a good cozy mystery then you should definitely grab this series! And while this isn’t necessarily a book about Savannah, you will definitely get a good feel for the city because it will take you all over it! It’s a fun, easy book set in Savannah!
katie lightfoot is tired of lazing around as assistant manager of a bakery in ohio. So when Ella’s Aunt Lucy and Ella’s Uncle Ben open a bakery in Savannah’s quaint downtown district and ask Katie to join them, she eagerly agrees.
While working at Honeybee’s Bakery, named after Lucy’s cat, Katie notices her aunt adding mysterious herbs to her recipes. Turns out these herbal enhancements aren’t just tasty – Aunt Lucy is a witch and her recipes are actually spells!
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read before visiting
As I mentioned earlier, I’m a big fan of reading books about an area before visiting. I like to get a sense of the city, even in fiction books! So whether you’re a fan of fiction or non-fiction, romance or mystery, my list of books set in the savannah should have something for you! If you have any books set in Savannah that you know and love, please let me know. I’d love to add them to my list!
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