There are alot of books written on the Gulf shores area, From guides to wonderful stories about The city of Gulf shores. Books that help you prepare for a vacation, to finding the right fishing, to a great read for a lazy day by the shore.

        1. Fishing The Local waters: Gulf Shores to Panama.

Written By Jim Hoskins and Chris Phillips. It is a Guide to cover from what to fish to where, to how.  It even covers hot to prepare

and cook your prized catch. A must have for the first time to the avid fisherman.

         2.Murder makes waves.

Written in the series of books , The "southern sisters mysteries" It is a wonderful book that is set in Gulf shores and involves two

sisters that always seem to get their selves into one mystery after another. The book keeps you in tears from laughing.  Although

it is a funny read,, It also really has a good mystery to the story. written by Birmingham's own Anne George. A must read for the Mystery lover in us all.

           3.The firm.

A famous book written by John grisham. It features a thrill ride of ups and downs and takes you to the shoresof the gulf and to Orange beach and the perdido beach hilton, now the now the beach resort.

            4.The Barefoot Fishermans Guide to The emarald Coast.

It covers the waters from Gulf shores to Apalachicola Florida. It guides you from saltwater basics to making the perfect knots to

basic angling techniques. It covers how to pick a location to winds and waters. It shows you how to navigate to 40 hot spots. from how to catch fish to hot to cook them. A great read for all fisherman.

              5. Alabama Atlas and Gazetteer .

Rely on the Alabama Atlas & Gazetteer for the utmost in trip planning and backcountry access. contains topographic maps with unbeatable detail, plus gazetteer information on great places to go and things to do. it covers where to camp, fishing and hunting,

State and National Parks and Forests ,Unique Natural Features,Scenic Drives,Museums/Historic Sites.

Publisher: Delorme Mapping Company