With its cobblestone streets, moss-draped oaks, and a mood that’s equal parts sultry and spooky, Savannah is a place that lives in your imagination long after you leave. Whether you’re planning a trip or just want to feel like you’re there, these books capture the city’s unmistakable charm, mystery, and magic.
“Savannah Blues” | By: Mary Kay Andrews
The first in the Weezie and Bebe Mysteries series, this one’s full of antiques, Southern humor, and a little scandal. Andrews’ “The Homewreckers” is also set in Savannah and on Tybee Island.
“Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” | By: John Berendt
This nonfiction novel reads like a true crime thriller with unforgettable characters, and it practically put Savannah on the literary map.
“Brownies and Broomsticks” | By: Bailey Cates
Cozy mystery lovers, this is for you. Set in a magical bakery, this is the first in the whimsical Magical Bakery Mystery series.
“The Kingdoms of Savannah: A Novel” | By: George Dawes Green
A gritty, literary mystery that dives deep into class, race, and legacy in modern-day Savannah told through the lens of a dysfunctional, aristocratic Southern family.