Regional Reads: Gifts from Home

By Kat La Mantia | June 11 2024 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllGiftPop CultureBlog

From hometown heroes like Tennessee’s Dolly Parton and Missouri’s Travis Kelce, to regional dishes like Hawaii’s loco moco or the many takes on southern barbecue, to pop culture touchstones like Gilmore Girls’ cozy Connecticut setting or Seattle’s iconic grunge scene, every state has its own local color. Celebrate the things that make the place you call home unique with books!

Check out our favorite picks for every part of the country, and don’t miss our Good Night book series, with a bedtime story for practically anywhere!

Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
Southern States
Midwestern States
Southwest & West Coast
Pacific Northwest
Hawaii & Alaska

New York: A Pop-up Book
New York: A Pop-up Book
Dominique Ehrhard
9780789339782
A fun, interactive pop-up book celebrating the monuments and landmarks that make the Big Apple the world’s most popular tourist destination.
$24.95 US
Sep 05, 2023
4-1/2 x 6-1/10
Pop-Up
30 Pages
Universe
Edgar Allan Poe-ka Dot Tote Bag
Edgar Allan Poe-ka Dot Tote Bag
Out of Print
9780593276488
Canvas tote bags with cover art from your favorite classics and fun literary interpretations. An Out of Print tribute to Edgar Allan Poe.• 100% cotton canvas• Inner pocket• Flat tote• 15" w x 17" h• 11" strap (hanging)• Made in the USA
$22.00 US
Mar 13, 2014
Merchandise
Out of Print
On Locations
On Locations
Lessons Learned from My Life On Set with The Sopranos and in the Film Industry
Mark Kamine
9781586423803
The executive producer of The White Lotus shares how he got his big break in film and television production on “the greatest TV show of all time” (Rolling Stone)An inside look at the film industry for fans, students, and aspiring professionals — featuring a foreword by Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning creator of The White Lotus, Mike White
$25.00 US
Feb 06, 2024
5-1/2 x 8-1/2
Hardcover
208 Pages
Steerforth
WhataWorld
WhataWorld
A Whataburger Adult Coloring Book Featuring Frameable Wall Art
Alli Koch
9781963183030
Step back in time and look into the future with this fun adult coloring book celebrating the iconic Whataburger brand!
$14.95 US
Oct 22, 2024
9-3/4 x 9-2/5
Adult Coloring Book
80 Pages
Blue Star Press
Good Lookin' Cookin'
Good Lookin' Cookin'
A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food [A Cookbook]
Dolly Parton, Rachel Parton George
9781984863164
You’re invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories.
$35.00 US
Sep 17, 2024
8 x 10
Hardcover
272 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Bless Your Heart
Bless Your Heart
200 Trivia Questions to Prove Your Southern Know-How
Editors of Garden & Gun
9781984826084
How well do y'all know Southern culture? Find out with this trivia game--plus hosting tips and ten recipes for cocktails and party bites--from the editors of Garden & Gun.
$20.00 US
Mar 31, 2020
5-1/2 x 3-1/2
Game
200 Pages
Clarkson Potter
A Guide to Midwestern Conversation
A Guide to Midwestern Conversation
Taylor Kay Phillips
9781984861337
Learn (and love) the language of the landlocked in this bitingly funny illustrated guide to the common phrases and sentiments of the American Heartland, from the author of the McSweeney’s series “A Guide to Midwestern Conversation.”
$16.99 US
Apr 11, 2023
6 x 8
Hardcover
144 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Who Is Travis Kelce?
Who Is Travis Kelce?
Ellen Labrecque, Dede Putra, Who HQ
9780593888254
How did a young boy who played three sports become a two-time Super Bowl champion? Find out in this exciting Who HQ Now book about one of America's favorite football players.
$5.99 US
Aug 27, 2024
5-5/16 x 7-5/8
Paperback
56 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Age 8-12 years
Mr. Boddington's Studio: Chicago ABCs
Mr. Boddington's Studio: Chicago ABCs
Mr. Boddington's Studio
9781524793494
Abstract art! Big buildings! The Chicago Cubs! Oh my! Based on the chic designs of Mr. Boddington's Studio, this board book brings to life the ABCs of everyone's favorite windy city, Chicago.
$9.99 US
Jan 14, 2020
7 x 7
Board Book
28 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Age 3-5 years
Knowing the West
Knowing the West
Visual Legacies of the American West
9780847837052
This expansive survey of the art and culture of the American West presents richly diverse works by more than 35 distinct Native American nations considered alongside non-Native artists from the late eighteenth to early twentieth centuries.
$75.00 US
Sep 10, 2024
10 x 12
Hardcover
288 Pages
Rizzoli Electa
Earth's Incredible Places: Yellowstone
Earth's Incredible Places: Yellowstone
Cath Ard, Bianca Austria
9781838748562
A captivating illustrated introduction to Yellowstone National Park, the world’s oldest national park and one of the most intact ecosystems on the planet. For fans of Kate Siber's National Parks of the USA.
$21.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
9-3/8 x 11-5/8
Hardcover
80 Pages
Flying Eye Books
Age 7-11 years
Project 562
Project 562
Changing the Way We See Native America
Matika Wilbur
9781984859525
A photographic and narrative celebration of contemporary Native American life and cultures, alongside an in-depth examination of issues that Native people face, by celebrated photographer and storyteller Matika Wilbur of the Swinomish and Tulalip Tribes.
$50.00 US
Apr 25, 2023
10 x 10
Hardcover
416 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Field Notes from a Fungi Forager
Field Notes from a Fungi Forager
An Illustrated Journey Through the World of Pacific Northwest Mushrooms
Libby England, Ashley Rodriguez
9781632175366
This gorgeously illustrated compendium is a love letter to mushrooms—and to the Pacific Northwest.
$22.95 US
Oct 15, 2024
6 x 8
Hardcover
176 Pages
Sasquatch Books
The Seattle Book of Dates
The Seattle Book of Dates
Adventures, Escapes, and Secret Spots
Eden Dawn, Ashod Simonian
9781632174314
From the authors of the bestselling Portland Book of Dates comesthis cheeky insider's guide to the coolest spots in Seattle and Washington state. A visual delight, the illustrated book marries style and substance and the result is a curated and creative collection of more than 125 often-inexpensive outings in and around Seattle to inspire romance and adventure. Secret spots, beloved locales, and unexpected destinations offer endless options for date night or a weekend getaway.
$21.95 US
Nov 14, 2023
5-1/2 x 8-1/2
Paperback
176 Pages
Sasquatch Books
My First 100 Pacific Northwest Animals
My First 100 Pacific Northwest Animals
Little Bigfoot
9781632175014
An ideal introduction to Pacific Northwest animals for kids ready to enjoy a book that is designed to stimulate their developing brains.
$9.99 US
Apr 16, 2024
6-1/2 x 6-1/2
Board Book
22 Pages
Little Bigfoot
Age 0-3 years
Carissa Moore
Carissa Moore
Hawaii Gold: A Celebration of Surfing
Carissa Moore
9780847899906
Hawaiian native Carissa Moore brought joy and pride to the islands when she won the first-ever, gold medal in surfing’s Olympic debut. Here she shares her story and her personal perspective, alongside contributions from many of her fellow Hawaiian surf legends, on what it means to be a surfer from Hawaii.
$57.50 US
Apr 02, 2024
9 x 12
Hardcover
272 Pages
Rizzoli
Aloha Kitchen
Aloha Kitchen
Recipes from Hawai'i [A Cookbook]
Alana Kysar
9780399581366
From a Maui native and popular food blogger, this beautiful cookbook of 85 fresh and sunny recipes reflects the major cultures that have influenced Hawaiian food over time: Native Hawaiian, Japanese, Filipino, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean.
$30.00 US
Mar 26, 2019
7-1/2 x 10
Hardcover
240 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Alaska's Dog Heroes
Alaska's Dog Heroes
True Stories of Remarkable Canines
Shelley Gill, Robin James
9781632173805
Cuddle up with a favorite pup and learn about these courageous dog heroes from Alaska, who perform important jobs and offer companionship to their owners.
$10.99 US
Jan 23, 2024
7 x 5-1/2
Board Book
22 Pages
Little Bigfoot
Age 0-3 years
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