National GeographicJul 16, 2026A Southern road trip through one of the world's best literary landscapesThis literary pilgrimage through Oxford, Jackson, and Natchez reveals the homes, bookstores, and landscapes that shaped generations of American authors.9 things in this storyThe PowerhouseSightcommunity arts center hosted author eventSquare BooksMarketindependent bookstore helped transform Oxford into literary destinationNeilson's Department StoreHoteloldest department store in the South, founded in 1839Rowan OakSightFaulkner's former home, a Greek Revival houseSquare Books Jr.MarketRare Square BooksMarketElsewhereEudora Welty House and GardenSightJackson, United Statespreserved home of writer Eudora WeltyLemuria BooksMarketJackson, United Statesindependent bookstore serves as gathering place for literary communityMississippi Writers TrailTrailMississippi, United Statesconnects homes, museums, bookstores, archives, and communitiesRead the full piece at National Geographic →
