Reading Time

Earlier this month, the editorial world's Southern darling Julia Reed passed away.

Her book The House on First Street has long been on my to-read list. It's the brilliant story of how just four weeks after the forever busy columnist finally put down roots, purchasing a historic Garden District home in New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina struck.

I don't think there could be a better time for a book about riding out the storm and planting yourself in the place you love.

The House on First Street, $13.49

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