Prevalent in the South. The Junior League, which is a "club" for rich southern ladies, will publish cookbooks. They gather together a bunch of family and traditional recipes that highlight the culture and society of whatever city in which they reside. May sound a little outdated and even cliquish, but you will find wonderful recipes that would not be found anywhere else.
I also enjoy the cookbooks created by the New York Times. The copy I have is as big and detailed as some great novels, but there is good stuff inside.