Charleston Library Society

Jeanette Walls: Hang the Moon - Join bestselling author Jeanette Walls on her exclusive book tour for her latest novel, Hang the Moon. Experience an intimate evening as Walls shares her inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories of her highly anticipated new release.

Apr 16, 6pm - 7pm

Charleston Library Society

Guerilla Shakespeare: Pop-Up Theatre, Soliloquies and Sonnets - William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and one of the world's greatest dramatists. Experience the storytelling brilliance of one of history's most celebrated writers.

Feb 29, 6pm - 8pm

Charleston Library Society

A Classical Shindig - From the first note to the final beat, this concert will captivate the crowd with familiar songs and special surprises. Revel in the tradition and history of each song during this enchanting concert experience.

Feb 8, 6pm - 7pm

Charleston Library Society

Evening Post Books announced that they are hosting a cocktail party to celebrate the Southern literary scene. On May 10th, the business will throw a cocktail party, titled “Lowcountry Voices,” at the Charleston Library Society from 5 pm to 7 pm. “Lowcountry Voices” celebrates Charleston’s unique literary community. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and chat with local authors, booksellers, and publishers while they browse the famous Charleston Library Society reading room and enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres. The event will also be the exclusive pre-debut of author Kristen Ness’s novel At Loggerheads. Buxton Books will sell signed copies before the book launches to the public, so guests can grab their own before it hits bookstore shelves. All authors attending Lowcountry Voices will be available for discussion, book sales, and book signings. The list of authors includes: Kathryn Smith – Baptists & Bootleggers, Gertie Virginia Beach – Rice & Ducks, A Wholly Admirable Thing, American Landmark Lindy Carter – The Rice Birds Adam Parker – Us: A Journalist’s Look at the Culture, Conflict and Creativity of the South And many more “We look at this as a uniquely exciting way to bring together the minds and voices of Charleston’s burgeoning literary renaissance,” said Pierre Manigault, Chairman of the Board for Evening Post Publishing. Tickets are available for $75 here: tickets.postandcourier.com…

May 10, 5pm - 7pm

Charleston Library Society

The Future of Publishing with John Ingram - This lifelong learning program will dive deep into the past, present, and future of book publishing, and offer a rare opportunity to engage with and learn from an industry icon whose family legacy is rivaled only by his own impressive vision for the future. The Symposium begins Thursday evening with an up-close-and-personal discussion led by Julian Buxton. The Buxton Books co-founder is not only an expert interlocutor and publishing insider; he’s also a longtime friend of Ingram’s—they met as undergrads at Princeton—with a unique perspective on what drives Ingram personally and professionally.  (There’s also that Charleston connection, courtesy of Ingram’s mother, Martha Rivers Ingram, who grew up here.)

Mar 2, 6pm - 7pm

Charleston Library Society

Lite Lunch with Marie Benedict - In her latest book The Mitford Affair, Marie Benedict plunges readers into a world of glamorous, charismatic young British debutantes and then turns that shiny world on its head. Gather with friends for a Lite Lunch with Marie Benedict to discuss her new book.

Jan 25

Charleston Library Society

In collaboration with Buxton Books, we will be welcoming the acclaimed author Ann Napolitano, to discuss her latest book, Hello Beautiful. The March release—an aching tribute to Louisa May Alcott's Little Women—has garnered wide acclaim since it first dropped, landing on the map of popular literary history by becoming the 100th selection for Oprah’s Book Club. Don't miss Ms. Napolitano's insights during this exclusive appearance. Ticketing prices are as follows: Single Ticket (includes one (1) book): $35 for Members, $40 for Guests. Two Tickets (includes one (1) book): $45 for Members and Guests. About the Book William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him—so when he meets the spirited and ambitious Julia Padavano in his freshman year of college, it’s as if the world has lit up around him. With Julia comes her family, as she and her three sisters are inseparable: Sylvie, the family’s dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book; Cecelia is a free-spirited artist; and Emeline patiently takes care of them all. With the Padavanos, William experiences a newfound contentment; every moment in their house is filled with loving chaos. But then darkness from William’s past surfaces, jeopardizing not only Julia’s carefully orchestrated plans for their future, but the sisters’ unshakeable devotion to one another. The result is a catastrophic family rift that changes their lives for generations. Will the loyalty that once rooted them be strong enough to draw them back together when it matters most? An exquisite homage to Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic, Little Women, Hello Beautiful is a profoundly moving portrait of what is possible when we choose to love someone not in spite of who they are, but because of it.

Jul 19, 6pm - 7pm