Speaker Series: Ted Bell

Join the us & Buxton Books as we celebrate the launch of Ted Bell’s DRAGONFIRE, featuring Lord Alexander Hawke, the sixth-richest man in England, gentleman spy, and one of the thriller genre’s most well-liked heroes. Previous books in the series have been lauded by other giants in the field such as Clive Cussler, Nelson Demille, and […]

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Speaker Series: Suzanne Nossel

The Library Society welcomes CEO of PEN America, Suzanne Nossel to discuss her new book, Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech For All in a digital ZOOM format event. A vital, necessary playbook for navigating and defending free speech today, Dare To Speak provides a pathway for promoting free expression while also cultivating a more inclusive public culture.While this […]

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A Summer with Southern Authors: John Warley

The Charleston Library Society happily announces the launch of a community partnership with Evening Post Books & Buxton Books.  Beginning this summer, we will offer substantive, informative and entertaining “virtual” programs until the Library Society can resume onsite gatherings. Convening every other Thursday at 4:30PM, the series will present a diverse group of Southern Authors […]

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A Summer with Southern Authors: Horace Mungin & Marjory Wentworth

The Charleston Library Society happily announces the launch of a community partnership with Evening Post Books & Buxton Books.  Beginning this summer, we will offer substantive, informative and entertaining “virtual” programs until the Library Society can resume onsite gatherings. Convening every other Thursday at 4:30PM, the series will present a diverse group of Southern Authors […]

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Speaker Series: Rob Simbeck & Margaret Renkl

Join the Charleston Library Society & Buxton Books as we host authors Rob Simbeck & Margaret Renkl as they discuss their recent books, The Southern Wildlife Watcher: Notes of a Naturalist and Late Migrations: Natural History of Love and Loss. The writers will have a lively, and poignant conversation covering topics from their books as well as the environment. Tickets are $5 […]

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Beethoven Fest with Yuriy Bekker – Part 1

Beethoven Fest, Sonatas for Violin and Piano To commence Beethoven’s 250th birthday celebration, CSO Concertmaster, Yuriy Bekker, will be joined by pianist, Chee-Hang See, in 2 performances of Beethoven’s Sonatas for Violin and Piano. These masterpieces are staples in the repertoire for both violinists and pianists. The duo will perform five of his ten sonatas […]

Beethoven Fest with Yuriy Bekker – Part 2

Beethoven Fest, Sonatas for Violin and Piano To commence Beethoven’s 250th birthday celebration, CSO Concertmaster, Yuriy Bekker, will be joined by pianist, Chee-Hang See, in 2 performances of Beethoven’s Sonatas for Violin and Piano. These masterpieces are staples in the repertoire for both violinists and pianists. The duo will perform five of his ten sonatas […]

Speaker Series: Dinyar Patel

Joining us from Mumbai, Dinyar Patel will discuss his new book, Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism in a Zoom format lecture. Patel’s book is the definitive biography of Dadabhai Naoroji, the nineteenth-century activist who founded the Indian National Congress, was the first British MP of Indian origin, and the inspired man behind the likes of Gandhi and Nehru. This […]

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Speaker Series: Carl Safina & Mary Alice Monroe

Join the Charleston Library Society & Buxton Books as we host authors Carl Safina and Mary Alice Monroe as they discuss Safina’s most recent book, Becoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve Peace. These two powerfully, strong writers will have a lively conversation covering topics from the environment & ecosystems to writing […]

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Inside the New York Times Book Review With Pamela Paul & Dwight Garner

Zoom in on Thursday, October 15th, at 6 pm for a much-anticipated conversation between the Editor of the New York Times Book Review, Pamela Paul, and long-standing Times book critic—previous Review editor—Dwight Garner. Not only is the Times Book Review beloved by our members, the Book Review podcast has become a new perennial favorite as well! Although Pamela Paul’s notable […]

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Speaker Series: David O. Stewart

The Library Society is happy to welcome the return of history & historical fiction writer, David O. Stewart for a topical & unique Zoom lecture. Stewart will focus on his […]

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Speaker Series: Ace Atkins & Lisa Unger

Mystery & Thriller readers rejoice! CLS is welcoming two powerhouse authors, Ace Atkins and Lisa Unger, to discuss their two most recent captivating novels through a Zoom conversation. Atkins will […]

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An Evening with David Rubenstein

The Charleston Library Society is excited to welcome back David M. Rubenstein to discuss his recent best-seller, How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers. Thanks to […]

Speaker Series: John Birdsall featuring Chef Mike Lata

The Charleston Library Society welcomes author John Birdsall to discuss his most recent book, The Man Who Ate Too Much: The Life of James Beard. Dubbed the Dean of American Cookery, James […]

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