Courtney Webb

May 10, 2024 | charlestonlivingmag.com | Courtney Webb |Elizabeth Gilbert |Alice Hoffman |Peter Swanson

It's that time again, folks. Time for sun, sand and bare feet (if you're lucky), as the hot days of another sweltering summer head in to stay all over our beautiful Carolinas. We're superior to most in making the best out of a scorcher but it's never too late to add a book to that beach, lake or pool bag to help you beat the heat. In the tradition of both old and new, here are a few books by those tried and true as well as a new kid on the block on the literary scene. Enjoy.

May 9, 2024 | charlestonlivingmag.com | Courtney Webb |Harper Lee |Zora Neale Hurston

With back-to-school season in full swing, books can be more plentiful than pumpkins this time of year but a truly good read can still be a rare treat. Why not opt out of the guesswork and instead indulge in a true literary southern gem? Whether it's your very first time reading these celebrated favorites or your most recent perusal these titles are some of the most cherished novels ever to be associated with the South.

May 9, 2024 | charlestonlivingmag.com | Courtney Webb |Daniel J. Levitin |Amy Morin

As we move steadily into 2015, the majority of the average individual's newly adopted resolutions have begun to wane and falter. In most cases, as well intentioned as those goals were when made, it's often exceedingly hard if not impossible to make them last long into the actual New Year in practice. By COURTNEY WEBB Fitness is no doubt one of the most chosen objectives selected due to our calorie overloaded and largely sedentary modern lifestyle.

May 9, 2024 | charlestonlivingmag.com | Courtney Webb

Southern literature is nothing short of iconic. Book devotees don't have to look far on any classical literature countdown or educational recommended reading list to find the likes of masterpieces such as To Kill a Mockingbird, Gone with the Wind or even the most recent highly celebrated literary jewel of the South: The Help.

May 7, 2024 | charlestonlivingmag.com | Courtney Webb

Keep summer boredom at bay and make everyone happyBy Courtney Webb In those first days of summer freedom is fresh and new, not only for the kids but for Mom, Dad and other caregivers too. Plans and activities abound to keep the little ones busy, active and fulfilled but as the weeks go by, summer can quickly lose its novelty. Soon starts the desperate search for ideas, events and activities to keep children entertained and everyone else sane through the dog days of summer.