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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 historical mystery novels in this digital format event. In particular he will discuss the The Paris Deception which centers itself and its protagonists around the 1919 Paris […]
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 highlight The Revelators, the 10th installment in his hit Quinn Colson series, which just this summer got a green-light from HBO to develop a television series, […]
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 the innovation of Zoom, Mr. Rubenstein will be in conversation with John Huey, former Editor-In-Chief of Time, Inc. At a time when leadership is in great […]
Calling all bourbon drinkers! Join the Charleston Library Society in conversation with Julian Van Winkle, Wright Thompson, and Ace Atkins as they discuss Wright’s book, Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine […]
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 […]
Please join the Charleston Library Society in welcoming author Jeffrey H. Jackson & New York Times contributor Emily Yellin for a conversation on Jackson’s recent book, Paper Bullets: Two Artists Who Risked Their Lives to Defy the Nazis. Paper Bullets is the first book to tell the history of an audacious anti-Nazi campaign undertaken by an unlikely pair: two […]
The Charleston Library Society is honored to welcome best-selling author, John Grisham, to be in conversation with author, and friend of the Library, Cassandra King for this Zoom hybrid event. The two talented authors will discuss the dynamic process of writing best-selling novels in addition to focusing on Grisham’s most recent release, A Time For Mercy. […]
The Charleston Library Society will virtually celebrate its 273rd Annual Meeting in 2021! Mark your calendars for this special virtual event and RSVP today. CLS will be celebrating the narrative of uncovering the hidden Library Society by hosting a discussion with Antiquarian Bookseller and Author, Stuart Bennett, CLS Head Librarian, Laura Mina, Special Collections Librarian, Lisa Hayes, […]
Join us in welcoming bestselling author Susan Meissner and Garden & Gun senior editor, C.J. Lotz as they discuss Meissner’s newest book, The Nature Of Fragile Things on Zoom. Meissner demonstrates an extraordinary talent for capturing pivotal moments in history that not only make for emotional, page-turning stories, but also deepen our understanding of the world. Her latest book, The Nature […]
