Books, Beach, & Beyond

Welcome back into the studio with your hosts of Books, Beach, & Beyond, Elin Hilderbrand and Tim Ehrenberg, for an incredible introductory episode of Season 2. The episode is a quick catch-up with Elin and Tim… where they traveled this winter and what they’ve recently been reading and recommending. The two then dive into Swan Song, Elin’s final Nantucket novel publishing June 11th, and discuss its plot and characters, the Nantucket Special Edition from Nantucket Book Partners, and nostalgic summer traditions. Conversation segues into the audio book world and the episode concludes with special guest Erin Bennett, the award-winning and dynamic audio book narrator of 22 of Elin’s novels.A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Libro.FM – Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 as a new member with promo code ELINN Magazine and Nantucket CurrentWhat else are we reading in this episode:Swan Song by Elin HilderbrandSame As It Ever Was by Claire LombardoThe Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire LombardoBig Swiss by Jen BeaginThe God of the Woods by Liz MooreHollywood Wives by Jackie CollinsSandwich by Catherine NewmanThank you for Listening by Julia WhelanOther authors mentioned:Tim Winton and Louise PennyFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

After a fun introductory episode, Season 2 of Books, Beach, & Beyond officially begins with award-winning actor, entrepreneur, producer, and designer Sarah Jessica Parker. Elin, Tim, and SJP shine a light on SJP Lit, the collaboration with Zando and her new imprint that publishes thought-provoking, inclusive, and big-hearted stories which include A Quitter’s Paradise by Elysha Chang, Coleman Hill by Kim Coleman Foote, Women and Children First by Alina Grabowski, and They Dream in Gold by Mai Sennaar (out July 2024). The three gush about their love of reading from their very first favorite books as young children to what draws them to the books they cherish today. They discuss all the titles of SJP Lit and dig into story, character, writing, language, and plot, and touch on many other books they have loved and adored throughout their lives. (Don't miss the full reading list below from this episode!) The episode ends with a speed round of SJP’s auto-read authors and favorite books of the year so far. We hope you can hear the pure passion and genuine joy for reading and books from your hosts Elin and Tim, and this iconic guest and powerhouse publisher, Sarah Jessica Parker!A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Nantucket Book PartnersNantucket Looms – Use code LOOMS15 for 15% off your orderSJP Lit Reading List:A Quitter’s Paradise by Elysha ChangColeman Hill by Kim Coleman FooteWomen and Children First by Alina GrabowskiThey Dream in Gold by Mai Sennaar What else are we reading in this episode:Go Dog, Go by PD EastmanAre You My Mother by PD EastmanThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumA Little Princess by Frances Hodgson BurnettBirnham Wood by Eleanor CottonGone Girl by Gillian FlynnThe Dinner by Herman KochA Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony MarraA Place for Us by Fatima Farheen MirzaGolden Child by Claire AdamDawn by Selahattin DemirtasA Little Life by Hanya YanagiharaThe Goldfinch by Donna TarttAn American Marriage by Tayari Jones Crossroads by Jonathan FranzenThe Corrections by Jonathan FranzenThe Secret History by Donna TarttIn Memoriam by Alice WinnThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakMixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by EL KonigsburgClear by Carys DaviesComing Home by Brittney GrinerGreat Expectations by Vinson Cunningham James by Percival Everett  Other authors mentioned:Judy Blume, Judith Krantz, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Danielle Steele, Erich Segal, Adam Grant, Toni Morrison, Audre Lorde, and Carol ShieldsFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Emma Straub is the New York Times best-selling author of This Time Tomorrow, All Adults Here, The Vacationers, and Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures. Elin and Tim dig in deep on being the daughter of novelist Peter Straub, growing up in New York City, her writing education and origin story, debut novels, time travel (Elin, Tim, and Emma travel back to their 16 year old bedrooms and bookshelves). Emma discusses the reason for writing her most recent novel This Time Tomorrow as juggling her job as a novelist and owning 2 Books Are Magic bookstore locations with her husband in New York. Since the recording of this podcast, Emma has received a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship. Congratulations, Emma!A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:The Nantucket HotelThe Nantucket Historical AssociationReading List: This Time Tomorrow by Emma StraubLaura Lamont’s Life in Pictures by Emma StraubThe Vacationers by Emma StraubModern Lovers by Emma StraubAll Adults Here by Emma StraubThe Beach Club by Elin HilderbrandGolden Girl by Elin HilderbrandThe Hotel Nantucket by Elin HilderbrandThe Catcher in the Rye by JD SalingerMystery by Peter StraubThe Colossus of New York by Colton WhiteheadFranny and Zooey by JD SalingerThe Ten Year Nap by Meg WolitzerThe Book of Love by Kelly Link Other Authors MentionedJudy Blume, E.E. Cummings, Frank O’Hara, Ann Patchett, Zadie Smith, Meg Wolitzer, John Cheever, Colton WhiteheadFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Emily Giffin is the #1 bestselling novelist of Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and on shelves yesterday, The Summer Pact. Elin, Tim, and Emily dissect their college experiences and friendships, and similar to the plot of The Summer Pact, how those relationships are some of the closest you can have in your lives. They segue into the underlying themes in Emily’s 12 books, perspective and point of view in her writing, and her law degree before her career as a writer. Elin and Emily gab about college sports, divorce, their relationships with their daughters, and how to pronounce Capri. The three close with discussion on social media, Taylor Swift, the Royals, and a speed round of Emily’s favorite books and writers.A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Book of the MonthNantucket AtheneumEmily Giffin Reading List:Something Borrowed by Emily GiffinSomething Blue by Emily GiffinThe Summer Pact by Emily GiffinAll We Ever Wanted by Emily GiffinMeant to Be by Emily GiffinWhat else are we reading in this episode:Devil Wears Prada by Lauren WeisbergerBridget Jones Diary by Helen FieldingBetsy Tacy & Tib by Maud Hart LovelaceA Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia WilliamsOther authors mentioned:Sally Hepworth, Jojo Moyes, Katherine Center, Colleen Oakley, Jennifer Weiner, Jo Piazza, Jill SantapaloFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Steven Rowley is the best-selling author of Lily and the Octopus, The Editor, The Guncle (Winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor), The Celebrants (a Today Show Read with Jenna Book Club pick) and the recently published, The Guncle Abroad. Steven begins with his writing talents as a child through his publishing journey to his status as bestselling novelist, the love of our pets, queer voices in fiction, writer and editor relationships, writing a sequel, killing your darlings, being married to another writer, audio books, grief, and finding the balance of heart and humor in his stories. Steven’s latest book, The Guncle Abroad is on bookshelves now!A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Triple Eight DistilleryNantucket Meat & Fish MarketReading List: Lily and the Octopus by Steven RowleyHeroic Measures by Jill CimentThe Editor by Steven RowleyThe Guncle by Steven RowleyAuntie Mame by Patrick DennisThe Celebrants by Steven RowleyThe Guncle Abroad by Steven RowleyCome and Get It by Kiley ReidIn Memoriam by Alice WinnHello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoOther Authors Mentioned:Byron Lane, Ann PatchettFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Claire Lombardo is the best-selling author of The Most Fun We Ever Had (the April 2024 Reese’s Book Club pick) and the recently released Same As It Ever Was. We start with Claire’s origin story, her social work and family therapist background, as well as her time at the Iowa Writer’s Workshop. Claire discusses teaching writing classes, point of view, first sentences, writing flawed characters, and growing up in the Midwest and how that comes across on the page. We dive into her new book Same As It Ever Was and the characters you meet in it, editing such a long story, long marriages, and more. Claire mentions her part-time job as a bookseller at Prairie Lights, her best book recommendations, and Tim and Claire try to solve the Jon-Benet Ramsey murder case. A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:CartolinaNantucket Wine & SpiritsReading List:The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire LombardoSame As It Ever Was by Claire LombardoLeaving by Roxanna RobinsonFellowship Point by Alice Elliott DarkAmerican Mermaid by Julia LangbeinThe Sentence by Louise Erdrich Green Dot by Madeleine GrayThe Fountain Overflows by Rebecca WestOther Authors Mentioned:Ethan Canin, Frank Conroy, John IrvingFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Kevin Kwan is the author of the international bestsellers Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend, Rich People Problems, Sex and Vanity and new this year, Lies and Weddings. Elin, Tim, and Kevin tell us some of their favorite scenes in literature and some personal funny wedding stories, discuss Kevin’s upbringing in Singapore and origin story as a writer, and the Hollywood adaptation of Kevin’s debut, Crazy Rich Asians. They highlight the artistry that is Kevin’s newest novel Lies & Weddings and how it weaves together fashion, art, scandal, travel, and satire in one of the most entertaining reads of the year. As one of Time Magazine’s most influential people, we hear what Kevin hopes he is influencing in today’s world and his "speed round" of favorite books, fashion designers, art museums, and travel destinations.A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Nantucket Book PartnersErica WilsonKevin Kwan's Reading List:Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin KwanChina Rich Girlfriend by Kevin KwanRich People Problems by Kevin KwanSex & Vanity by Kevin KwanLies & Weddings by Kevin KwanWhat else are we reading in this episode:A Little Life by Hanya YanagiharaHarry Potter Series by J K RowlingSwan Song by Elin HilderbrandFranny and Zooey by J D SalingerMrs Everything by Jennifer WeinerBrideshead Revisited by Evelyn WaughThe Wishing Chair by Enid BlytonThe Magic Faraway Tree by Enid BlytonThe Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin DunnePride & Prejudice by Jane AustenOther Authors Mentioned:Amy Tan, Lisa SeeFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

You asked, we listened! Our guest today is #1 New York best-selling writer Emily Henry, author of Beach Read, Book Lovers, People We Meet on Vacation, Happy Place, and Funny Story. We start with Emily’s origin story as a YA writer turned romance queen we know today. We talk about her first novel Beach Read, the pressure for each new book, introverted writers being in the spotlight, naming characters, Emily’s favorite date night, and the qualities she looks for in new friends. We chat Hollywood adaptations, what makes each Emily Henry book different, and reading your own book reviews online.  Stick around to the end for Emily’s speed round of favorite books and authors and to hear Emily, Elin, and Tim’s favorite rom com films!A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:The Nantucket HotelJohnnie-O – Use code ELIN20 for 20% off your order before October 4, 2024Emily Henry Reading List:Beach ReadBook LoversPeople We Meet on VacationHappy PlaceFunny StoryWho else are we reading?A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J. MaasIron Flame by Rebecca YarrosUprooted by Naomi NovikSpinning Silver by Naomi NovikOther authors mentioned in this episode:Danielle Steele, Judith Krantz, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Jeffrey Archer, Sally Thorne, Jasmine Guillory, Helen Hoang, Dan Brown, Sherry Thomas, Gillian McAllister, and Mhairi McFarlaneFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Our guest today in this special bonus episode of Books, Beach, & Beyond is Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG, and Emmy Award winner Nicole Kidman. Elin and Tim ask Nicole about what books she loved throughout her life and how that love of literature turned into the passion for storytelling as an actor. They discuss many of Nicole’s book to screen acting portrayals from the Paddington Bear film to playing Virginia Woolf in The Hours. Discussion quickly and enthusiastically segues into The Perfect Couple, Elin’s 2018 novel and the brand-new Netflix limited series of the same name. Nicole talks about her role as Greer Garrison Winbury, what leapt out at her about the project, working with director Susanne Bier, the joy of collaborating with such a dynamic  ensemble cast, upcoming projects, more favorite books, Nantucket, and beyond! This is a don’t miss episode for any fan of Nicole's or literature and film and especially to learn more "behind the scenes" tidbits of your newest TV obsession - The Perfect Couple!A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Book of the MonthNantucket Book PartnersNantucket DreamlandReading ListThe Perfect Couple by Elin HilderbrandThe English Patient by Michael OndaatjeThe Winds of War by Herman WoukThe Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumJaws by Peter BenchleyThe Famous Five by Enid BlytonThe Secret Seven by Enid BlytonAnne of Green Gables by LM MontgomeryPaddington Bear by Michael BondSeven Little Australians by Ethel TurnerFatal Shore by Robert HughesCold Mountain by Charles FrasierPractical Magic by Alice HoffmanMrs. Dalloway by Virginia WoolfThe Hours by Michael CunninghamBig Little Lies by Liane MoriartyPostmortem by Patricia CornwellPortrait of a Lady by Henry JamesThe Human Stain by Philip RothHere One Moment by Liane MoriartyAll Fours by Miranda JulySame As It Ever Was by Claire LombardoShakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judy DenchOther Authors MentionedFyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, John Steinbeck, Tim Winton, Charlotte Bronte, Emily Bronte, Patrick White, Liane Moriarty, Patricia Cornwell, Elizabeth StroutFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Our next guest is Liane Moriarty, the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Big Little Lies, Apples Never Fall, The Husband’s Secret, Truly Madly Guilty and her newest, sure to be a best-seller on shelves this month - Here One Moment. Liane comes to us live from Australia and begins with how she got her start writing, the differences in publishing and reading between Australia and the US, the word "bubbler", and favorite places from the land down under. The three dig into Liane’s latest novel Here One Moment and discuss death, fate, fortune tellers, and her writing process and character development for this high-concept novel. They also discuss the pressure writers have to make each new book better, Hollywood adaptations, and Liane’s speed round of favorite books and writers.A special thank you to our Episode Sponsor:Book of the MonthN Magazine and Nantucket CurrentLiane Moriarty's Reading List:Big Little LiesApples Never FallThe Husband’s SecretTruly Madly GuiltyNine Perfect StrangersWhat Alice ForgotThe Last AnniversaryThe Hypnotist’s Love StoryThree WishesWhat else are we reading in this episode:Feeling Sorry for Celia by Jaclyn MoriartyThe Magic Faraway Tree by Enid BlytonBarracuda by Cristos TsiolkasThe Accidental Tourist by Ann TylerFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Barbara Kingsolver is the Pulitzer Prize winning, #1 best-selling author of Demon Copperhead, The Bean Trees, and The Poisonwood Bible. Elin, Tim, and Barbara start by telling listeners their favorite literary quotes inspired by a character in Demon Copperhead and then continue into Barbara’s origin story as a reader and a writer. They talk about the importance of setting in Barbara’s books, the Belgian Congo in The Poisonwood Bible, and Charles Dicken’s inspiring Demon Copperhead. They cover Barbara’s writing process, writers’ block, her favorite writers, the three characters in her own books she would take to dinner, and an exclusive on what she is working on next. What an absolutely delightful episode with this literary sensation.A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Cartolina90+ CellarsBarbara Kingsolver Reading List:Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverThe Bean Trees by Barbara KingsolverThe Poisonwood Bible by Barbara KingsolverHomeland and Other Stories by Barbara KingsolverAnimal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver What else are we reading in this episode?Far From The Tree by Andrew SolomonA Little Life by Hanya YangagiharaFamily Happiness by Laurie ColwinLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottMartha Quest by Doris LessingShiloh by Bobbie Ann MasonOther Authors Mentioned:Vaclav Havel, Doris Lessing, Marilyn RobinsonFavorite Literary Quotes:Tim’s Literary Quote"What he knew, he knew from books"  -  Hanya Yanagihara, A Little LifeElin Hildebrand's Literary Quote“Once she had divided the world  into the sort of women who had love affairs, and the sort of woman who do not, but now she, a women who did not, did, and with considerable expertise.”  -  Laurie Colwin, Family HappinessBarbara Kingsolver's Literary Quote“Hope is an ability to work for something because it is good, not just because it stands a chance to succeed.”  -  Vaclav HavelFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Season 2 of Books, Beach, & Beyond ends its regular season with the icon that is Ina Garten and her new memoir Be Ready When The Luck Happens. Ina Garten is the author of a dozen cookbooks and the host of Be My Guest and Barefoot Contessa on Food Network and Max, for which she has won five Emmy Awards and three James Beard Awards. Elin, Tim, and Ina talk about the process of writing the memoir, the courage it took for her to take risks throughout her life, the support and love she feels from her husband Jeffrey, her time on Nantucket and Paris, and much more. The three reveal what their last meals would be and find out Ina's favorite ingredient, least favorite food, guilty food pleasure, favorite Thanksgiving dish, and what remains on her bucket list in the speed round at the end.A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Triple Eight DistilleryLemon PressOpen Book With JennaIna Garten Reading ListBe Ready When The Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina GartenBarefoot Contessa Parties! by Ina GartenModern Comfort Food by Ina GartenBarefoot Contessa at Home by Ina GartenFamily Style by Ina GartenThe Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina GartenWhat else are we reading in this episode?Party of the Century by Deborah DavisStrapless: John Singer Sargent and the Fall of Madame X by Deborah DavisThe Oprah Winfrey Show: Reflections on an American Legacy by Deborah DavisTina Turner: My Love Story by Deborah DavisNantucket Openhouse Cookbook by Sarah Leah ChaseColdweather Cooking by Sarah Leah ChaseFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

In this bonus episode to close out Season 2 of Books, Beach, & Beyond, your hosts gab about favorite moments and books of the year, Elin's new merch at ElinBrand.com, plus take listener questions submitted on Instagram. Hear about Elin's thoughts on The Perfect Couple and other upcoming Hollywood adventures for Elin's novels, writing advice from Elin, Tim's dance moves, how Elin and Tim met, outrageous behavior on Nantucket, most anticipated reads coming in 2025, and other book related conversation and recommendations. We hope you enjoyed Season 2. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you!A special thank you to our Episode Sponsor:BookBrowseReading ListGod of the Woods by Liz MooreSame As It Ever Was by Claire LombardoColeman Hill by Kim Coleman FooteSandwich by Catherine NewmanWe All Want Impossible Things by Catherine NewmanSwan Song by Elin HilderbrandThe Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby CunninghamThe Names by Florence KnappGriffin Sisters Greatest Hits by Jennifer WeinerElphie by Gregory MaguireHeartwood by Amity GaigeSea Wife by Amity GaigeDream State by Eric PuchnerModel Home by Eric BuchnerFamily Happiness by Laurie ColwinA Little Life by Hanya YanagiharaHarry Potter by JK RowlingIn Memoriam by Alice WinnHamnet by Maggie O' FarrellThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’ FarrellThe Frozen River by Ariel LawhonOld School by Tobias WolffFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Welcome to Books, Beach, & Beyond! In this introductory episode, Elin and Tim have a "five-star chat" with Elin’s agent, Michael Carlisle of Inkwell Management, and her editor, Judy Clain of Little, Brown. The four reflect on Elin’s career, the editing process, the book business, and Elin’s newly released 30th book, The Five-Star Weekend. Tune in for a real insider’s dive into the team behind Elin's literary life. A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Nantucket Book PartnersTriple Eight Distillery Follow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!Follow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Buckle up for an entertaining and profound talk with best-selling sensation Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones and the Six, and Carrie Soto is Back. Elin, Tim, and Taylor discuss creating iconic characters, the price of celebrity as a writer, juggling family and career, and so much more. You don’t want to miss this one - it’s laugh out loud funny and full of heart!A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Marine Home CenterNantucket Wine & SpiritsTaylor Jenkins Reid Reading List:Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins ReidAfter I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidDaisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidCarrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins ReidWhat else are we reading in this episode:Tom Lake by Ann PatchettThe Rachel Incident by Caroline O'DonoghueFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!Follow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

In this episode, Elin and Tim speak with the incomparable Kristin Hannah, author of The Nightingale, Firefly Lane, and The Four Winds. Kristin discusses her origin story (did you know she wrote a novel with her mom that will never be published?) and the three chat about crying while reading books, labels in literature, "blurbing" other authors’ books, characters pushed to the extremes, Hollywood adaptations, and more. It’s a real deep dive into this beloved writer’s world!A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:The Nantucket HotelTriple Eight DistilleryKristin Hannah Reading List:A Handful of Heaven by Kristin HannahOn Mystic Lake by Kristin HannahFirefly Lane by Kristin HannahThe Nightingale by Kristin HannahThe Great Alone by Kristin HannahThe Four Winds by Kristin HannahThe Women by Kristin HannahWhat else are we reading in this episode:Every Last One by Anna QuindlenA Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara Hamnet by Maggie O’FarrellThe Matchmaker by Elin Hilderbrand28 Summers by Elin HilderbrandWinter Solstice by Elin HilderbrandWe Begin at the End by Chris WhitakerYellowface by R.F. KuangYou Are Here by Karin Lin-GreenbergFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!Follow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Episode 3 brings us the incredible reading icon and passionate bookworm that is Jenna Bush Hager, author and the face of The Today Show’s Read with Jenna. The conversation is ripe with reading recommendations, and Elin and Tim ask all the insider questions of how Read with Jenna came about, how she chooses the titles each month, and some of her favorites over the last 4.5 years. They dive into raising children to be readers, Jenna’s writing life, and what she hopes people 200 years in the future will take away from the Read with Jenna selections. This episode is truly one for the books!A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:CartolinaLauren Marttila PhotographyJenna Bush Hager Reading List:Sisters First by Jenna Bush Hager & Barbara Pierce BushLove Comes First by Jenna Bush Hager & Barbara Pierce BushWhat else are we reading in this episode:There, There by Tommy OrangeBeautiful Country by Qian Julie WangNight Bitch by Rachel YoderValentine by Elizabeth WetmoreThe School for Good Mothers by Jessamine ChanThe Secret History by Donna TarttThe Cloisters by Katy HaysFoster Dade Explores the Cosmos by Nash JenkinsMy Last Innocent Year by Daisy FlorinThe Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane Nothing to See Here by Kevin WilsonSolito by Javier ZamoraThe Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi DareI Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca MakkaiBlack Cake by Charmaine WilkersonSummer Sisters by Judy BlumeHell of a Book by Jason MottBlack Buck by Mateo AskaripourOther authors mentioned:Emma Straub, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Kristin Hannah, Gillian Flynn, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Megan Abbott, Agatha Christie, Britney Spears, Laura Bush, Barbara Bush, Diane Sawyer, Cormac McCarthy, and Ann M Martin.Follow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!Follow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Episode 4 brings us the incredible writing talent that is Ann Patchett, an "auto-buy" author for our hosts and the 2023 National Humanities Medal recipient for "putting into words the beauty, pain and complexity of human nature." The three start their conversation by diving into Elin and Ann's respective years at the Iowa Writers' Workshop before exploring  Ann's writing process, her friendship with Lucy Grealy, and her ability to nail human relationships on the page. They also discuss the release of Ann's latest novel Tom Lake, as well as Ann's favorite writers and what it's like owning Parnassus Books in Nashville.A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Nantucket Looms - limited time, 15% off with code BOOKS15Triple Eight DistilleryAnn Patchett Reading List:The Magician’s Assistant by Ann PatchettBel Canto by Ann PatchettTruth & Beauty by Ann PatchettState of Wonder by Ann PatchettThese Precious Days by Ann PatchettCommonwealth by Ann PatchettThe Dutch House by Ann PatchettTom Lake by Ann PatchettWhat else are we reading in this episode:The Kite Runner by Khaled HosseiniThen We Came to the End by Joshua FerrisAutobiography of a Face by Lucy GrealyOur Town by Thornton WilderOther authors mentioned:Jane Smiley, Anna Quindlen, Tim Winton, Stephen King, Jodi Picoult, Frank Conroy, Allan Gurganus, Russel Banks, Grace Paley, John Irving, Lucy Grealy, Colson Whitehead, Colleen Hoover, Joyce Carol Oates, Tom Hanks, Kate DiCamillo, Elizabeth McCracken, Louise Erdrich, Elizabeth Strout, Harlan Coben, Andrew Sean Greer, Zadie Smith, Margaret Atwood, and V, formerly Eve Ensler. Follow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!Follow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

CNN Anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper joins Elin Hilderbrand and Tim Ehrenberg to report on his new novel, All the Demons Are Here. They start by discussing growing up in the 80's in Philadelphia, Jake’s origin story as a journalist-turned-novelist, the turbulent year of 1977 (in which his newest thriller takes place), reporting on news today while writing about the past, and how music is used to set the scene in literature. Does Jake Tapper sing in this episode? You will have to listen to find out. Writing tips and reading recommendations punctuate this thrilling episode with one of the lead reporters of our time.A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Nantucket Book PartnersSusan Lister LockeJake Tapper Reading List:The Out Post: An Untold Story of American Valor by Jake TapperBody Slam: The Jesse Ventura Story by Jake TapperThe Hell Fire Club by Jake TapperThe Devil May Dance by Jake TapperAll the Demons are Here by Jake TapperWhat else are we reading in this episode:The King with Six Friends by Jay WilliamsThe World According to Garp by John Irving Paperboy by Pete Dexter Gone Girl by Gillian FlynnSharp Objects by Gillian FlynnWhite Noise by Don DelilloSin City Books by Frank Miller  The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: A Memoir by Paul NewmanComedy, Comedy, Comedy, Drama: A Memoir by Bob Odenkirk Follow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!Follow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

September is still summer in our books, and there is still plenty of time to put a couple more "beach reads" in your beach bags. Our latest guest is Sunny Hostin, the 3x Emmy Award-winning co-host of ABC’s “The View” and the New York Times best-selling author of Summer on the Bluffs and Summer on Sag Harbor. Sunny discusses her memoir, I Am These Truths, and how writing it helped form her identity, as well as talking about her novels and how place acts as a character. Recommendations, events, and tips for visiting both Oak Bluffs and Sag Harbor are sprinkled throughout the episode, as well as Sunny's view on being famous before publishing books and whether or not she reads her online reviews.A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Marine Home CenterTriple Eight DistillerySunny Hostin Reading List:I Am These Truths : A Memoir by Sunny Hostin Summer on the Bluffs by Sunny Hostin Summer on Sag Harbor by Sunny Hostin What else are we reading in this episode:The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS LewisAre You There God, It’s Me, Margaret by Judy BlumeThe Vanishing Half by Brit BennettAnd Break the Pretty Kings by Lena JeongThe House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson Paper Gods: A Novel of Money, Race, and Politics by Goldie Taylor Follow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!Follow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!