Come meet internationally acclaimed poet Charles Ghigna as he reads from and signs his powerful new
book, SOUTHERN BRED at his launch party. If you’re coming from out-of-town, you may check out the special rate the beautiful Valley Hotel offers
Alabama Booksmith customers (they’re just a short walk away) by clicking here.

You may purchase signed first editions to pick up at the event, pick up at the store later, or carefully
wrapped and mailed worldwide by Clicking Here.

Southern Bred is a haunting, powerful collection of gothic poems that captivate and transport the reader into the heart and soul of the Deep South. Each poem offers a glimpse into its mystery and enchantment, drawing you in with a blend of beauty and darkness. In the style of a memoir in verse, it showcases Ghigna’s southern soul and his tender, yet piercing language, and affirms his place as one of
the finest poets of our time.