Conroy Center hosting An Evening with Katherine Scott Crawford on July 17
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, in partnership with the Beaufort Bookstore, will host an evening with novelist Katherine Scott Crawford, author of “The Miniaturist’s Assistant,” at 5 p.m., Thursday, July 17, at the Conroy Center at 601 Bladen Street in Beaufort.
Books will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited; please call 843-379-7025 in advance to reserve a spot.
“The Miniaturist’s Assistant” explores the mystery of time, how our choices ripple throughout history, and what it means to be a fully-realized woman — in any century.
“‘The Miniaturist’s Assistant’ is a multifaceted love story wrapped in a mystery that unfurls on the changing winds of history. A rollicking, page-turning tale, this unforgettable novel explores time travel, art, passion, the complexity of past sins, and the abundant promises embedded in the here and now. Katherine Scott Crawford has written a beautiful book steeped in humanity, truth, and wonder.” — Connie May Fowler, author of “Before Women had Wings.”
Crawford is the award-winning author of “The Miniaturist’s Assistant” and “Keowee Valley.” A former backpacking guide, adjunct professor, and recovering academic, her newspaper column appeared weekly across the country and abroad, including in USA Today, The Detroit Free Press, the Herald Scotland, and more. Winner of a North Carolina Arts Award in fiction, she holds an MFA in Writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. An 11th-generation Southerner, she directs writing retreats at a remote mountain lodge in Western North Carolina, where she lives with her family.
Conroy Center hosting An Evening with Karen White on July 23
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center and the Storybook Shoppe are hosting an evening with New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist Karen White, author of “That Last Carolina Summer” from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, on the ground floor of the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce at 711 Bladen Street. This event will also feature a special welcome by Conroy Center honorary chair and bestselling author Cassandra King.
Advance registration is required; $40 fee includes an autographed copy of “That Last Carolina Summer,” the author’s presentation, and refreshments. This is a book-with-ticket event; no refunds will be possible. Additional copies of Karen White’s books will also be available for sale and signing through the Storybook Shoppe.
To learn more or register, visit https://bit.ly/40xSlhk.
“Karen White brings all her magnificent storytelling gifts to this stunner of a novel. As much as you want to race along and discover all the secrets, you find yourself stopping to savor the truths she weaves into every twist and turn. If ‘That Last Carolina Summer’ has a flaw, it is this: you won’t ever want to wake up from its spell.” — Beatriz Williams, bestselling author of “Husbands & Lovers.”
Get Ready for a Night of Beachy Vibes & Jersey Harmonies!
“Lights Out Presents: The Jersey Beach Boys” is coming to the USCB Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 24. This high-energy show blends the smooth moves of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons with the iconic sound of the Beach Boys — the perfect summer night out!
All seats are $32. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/4eAneYC.
— From staff reports
