Author Frances Mayes on growing up in the South

'Under Magnolia' by Frances Mayes
'Under Magnolia' by Frances Mayes
Book cover courtesy of publisher

Author Frances Mayes is known for "Under the Tuscan Sun," "Every Day in Tuscany" and many other bestselling publications.

In April, Mayes put out a new book called "Under Magnolia: A Southern Memoir." She tells the story of growing up in the South and how the region deeply affected her.

For this edition of Roaming and Reading, Mayes joins us to discuss connections between her life growing up in the South and her experiences in Tuscany.

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