Sol LeWitt, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, upended traditional practices of how art is made and marketed. A key figure in minimalism and conceptualism, he proclaimed that the work of the mind is much more important than that of the hand. Lary Blooms biography, Sol LeWitt: A Life of Ideas is an […]
Patricia Schultz curates the world. When she published the original 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, she created not only a new kind of travel book, but also a new way of thinking about our experiences and interests. Her new book, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die: The World as You’ve Never Seen It Before, […]
Best-selling author, Sonia Purnell will reveal the captivating story of WWII spy Virginia Hall, one of the greatest spies in American and English history, whose story remains untold while discussing her recent book, A Woman of No Importance. At a time when sending female secret agents into enemy territory was strictly forbidden, Hall coordinated a spy network to […]
In a page-turning work of narrative non-fiction, Heath Hardage Lee tells the true story of the fierce band of women who battled Washington and Hanoi to bring their husbands home from the jungles of Vietnam. Lees The League of Wives: The Untold Story of the Women Who Took on the U.S. Government to Bring Their […]
Lynn Vincent & Sara Vladic will discuss their book, Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man, with James Scott. Vincent is a U.S. Navy veteran and New York Times best-selling author; Vladic is and award-winning documentary filmmaker and expert on the […]
Charleston to Charleston combines one of England’s premiere literary scene with the history and elegance of Charleston, South Carolina. This new transatlantic festival was conceived by the Charleston Library Society and The Charleston Trust in England and will take place November 7th – 10th, 2019. While Charleston to Charleston operates as an independent, self-sustaining 501(c)(3) […]
The Library Society is honored to host Stephen A. Schwarzman as part of the Greystar Business & Leadership Series, to speak about his recent best-seller, What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence. The discussion will be moderated by Bob Faith, Chairman, Founder and CEO of Greystar. Schwarzman will share some lessons he learned during his rise […]
In Dawson’s Fall, a novel based on the lives of Roxana Robinsons great-grandparents, we see America at its most fragile time. Set in 1889, in Charleston, S.C., Robinsons tale covers her family’s journals and letters with a novelists narrative grace, and spans the life of her tragic hero, Frank Dawson, editor of the Charleston News […]
Local author & tour guide, Leigh Jones Handal discusses her book, Lost Charleston. The book of art and photography explores the history of lost pieces of our beautiful city, Charleston. Attendees will enjoy coffee & donuts as they listen to the lecture. Free with RSVP- to RSVP call 843-723-9912 or email dreutter@charlestonlibrarysociety.org ABOUT THE BOOK: The miracle of Charleston is […]
Art consultant and popular Royal Oak speaker Angus Haldane will illustrate the lives of notorious 17th-century mistresses, faithful wives, and creative figures who set the English court aflame with their intrigue, brazen manipulation and talent. He will discuss the stories, vanities, gossip and political maneuvers behind their portraits and examine how the depictions of them […]
New York Times best-selling author Evan Thomas shares glimpses into his intimate and inspiring biography, First: Sandra Day O’Connor, on America’s first female Supreme Court justice drawing on exclusive interviews and first-time access to Justice O’Connor’s archives. Package A is $30 and includes 1 ticket and a copy of “First” and Package B is $45 and includes 2 […]
The Library Society is excited to partner with Charleston Symphony Orchestra to host their Chamber Music Series. This December, CSO will play at 7:30PM on both Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th. For tickets, call 843-723-7528 or click here. CHAMBER MUSIC – HOLIDAY STRINGS The Charleston Symphony’s festive celebration of the season returns! Join us for […]
Join Kent Alexander & Kevin Salwen as the discuss their new book, The Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle. The book is a masterful true-crime account of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing that captured the world’s attention, and the heroic security guard-turned-suspect at the […]
Come celebrate, the Queen of Southern Cuisine, Nathalie Dupree as she discusses her journey in the culinary world with stories from her most recent cookbook, Nathalie Dupree’s Favorite Stories and Recipes. To RSVP, call 843-723-9912 or email dreutter@charlestonlibrarysociety.org Nathalie Dupree is a storyteller, and in celebration of her 80th birthday in December 2019, she shares her favorite culinary […]
Hear from the Former Secretary of The Smithsonian Institution, Wayne Clough, as he talks about his book, Things New and Strange: A Southerners Journey through the Smithsonian Collections at the south’s oldest cultural institution. The book uncovers the tapestry of treasures held by the Smithsonian collections that originate from the South and highlight the region’s history. Tickets […]
