I told you I was going to check out Legacy Books while I was in Dallas right? Well, my best friend and I headed out to dinner on Saturday and we decided to stop in at the new independent bookstore in the Dallas Metroplex first.

Legacy Books is in a very nice and upscale shopping center so I guess that should have been the tip off. It is really lovely. All hardwood floors, minimalist and modern decor, well lit and yet, I didn’t fall in love. I guess I was hoping for something maybe a bit more cozy.

They did seem to have a good fiction and mystery section and they also have a nice newsletter which you can download from their main page. There’s also a cafe but unfortunately you need to make your purchases first before taking in any items. So, I’m glad I went but I’m also glad I live near BookPeople. That is my indie of choice. Just a bit more cozy and a bit more offbeat.

I did want to buy a book to give an indie some support but we had to rush off to dinner so maybe next time. Which is just as well because I have a bunch of new books that have arrived. I’ll tell you about those tomorrow.

I know, what am I doing joining another challenge! But, I just can’t help myself. I missed out on this challenge last year and I have some books that I really want to read that would be perfect for this challenge so I’m going to give it a go. Plus, I can’t resist making a book list. heh.

So, Maggie’s Southern Reading challenge starts May 15 and ends August 15 and requires reading three books. Click on the link to get more info and to sign up.

I’ve gone through my shelves and came up with the following list:

• Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen. I know so many of you have read this one and loved it.
• Gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson. Another one I’ve been meaning to read for years now.
• Sights Unseen by Kaye Gibbons. I read one of her books quite a long time ago and liked it so it’ll be nice to revisit with this author.

Other potential reads that I may switch out (you know I’m a moody reader) could be something by Billie Letts, Fannie Flagg, Edward P. Jones or maybe (finally) a William Faulkner book. Well, we’ll see how that goes.

You know what I would like to read actually? A good mystery series set in the South. Anyone have a recommendation? I love mysteries but I guess most of the ones I tend to read are set in other countries. If you’ve got a favorite let me know and maybe I can add it to my list.

Anyway, thanks again to Maggie for hosting the challenge and good luck to everyone who is participating!