Looking for last-minute recipes for Thanksgiving or a surefire holiday gift for a foodie friend? Check out one of the latest Southern books on cooking and entertaining. These books are filled with both easy and elaborate recipes, as well as tips for throwing a perfect party–something every Southerner should know this time of year.

Read all about our favorite titles in the story from the November issue, which is also available on newsstands now. And find a few more Thanksgiving-worthy recipes in Holly Clegg’s ode to the pecan pie. Want someone else to do the cooking? Read about some of Baton Rouge restaurants’ best wine and food pairings, and then hit the town.