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Our Favorite Local Books

Richmond

We're still reading Richmond area books to be able to make the best recommendations, so check back for more.

Insider's Guide to Greater Richmond is the best and most complete print guide for travel and relocation to the Richmond area.

Culinary Secret's of Great Virginia Chefs, Elegant Dining from Colonial Williamsburg to Historic Richmond Recipes from restaurants and inns on the historic Peninsula.

General Lee's City is filled with interesting pictures of Civil War Richmond.

Lee An abridged paperback version of the definitive 4 volume biography of General Lee by Douglas Southhall Freeman. A classic.

The Civil War, A Narrative If you only read one thing about the Civil War, this three volume set is it. As readable as a novel, this series capture the sweep of the War in a page turning, gripping style. The definitive source for historians and casual readers alike. Author Shelby Foote was featured prominently in the popular PBS series, Civil War. Available in Paperback and Hardcover

Edgar Allan Poe lived and worked in Richmond for a number of years. There's even a museum in his honor. The Portable Poe is a collection of his short stories, including The Fall of the House of Usher and many other entertaining and sometimes disturbing tales. (From the Viking Portable Library)

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