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SUMMARY:Buxton Books & the Charleston Library Society Present Kathryn Stockett in Conversation with Mary Alice Monroe
DESCRIPTION:Buxton Books and the Charleston Library Society Present Kathryn Stockett in Conversation with Mary Alice Monroe\nPlease join us in welcoming to Charleston New York Times bestselling author of The Help\, Kathryn Stockett\, in celebration of her new long-awaited novel\, The Calamity Club (Spiegel & Grau). Stockett’s first book since The Help\, this bold\, big-hearted novel is set in Oxford\, Mississippi and centers on a group of unbreakable women fighting for what’s rightfully theirs and discovering the life-changing power of friendship along the way. \nStockett will be in conversation with fellow New York Times bestselling author\, Mary Alice Monroe\, for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the novel. \nAnticipated for years\, The Calamity Club marks a major literary return\, and this publication week Charleston stop is an evening book lovers and book clubs won’t want to miss! \nPURCHASE TICKETS: https://charlestonmusichall.com/event/the-calamity-club-book-tour-a-conversation-with-kathryn-stockett/
URL:https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/buxton-books-the-charleston-library-society-present-kathryn-stockett-in-conversation-with-mary-alice-monroe/
LOCATION:Charleston Music Hall\, 37 John Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Books & Bites with Mary Alice Monroe and Barb Bergwerf: Presented by Wild Dunes Literary Series
DESCRIPTION:Books & Bites with Mary Alice Monroe and Barb Bergwerf: Presented by Wild Dunes Literary Series\n\n\n\nTuesday May 19th\, 2026\n\n\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nWild Dunes Literary Series\n\nWild Dunes Resort\, 5757 Palm Boulevard\, Isle of Palms\, SC\, 29451\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Us Tuesday\, May 19!  \nWhen the Wild Dunes Literary series returns on May 19\, enjoy good food and lively conversation about writing\, friendship\, sea turtles\, and reinventing yourself in any chapter of life with authors- and friends- Mary Alice Monroe and Barb Bergwerf. \nTICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: https://www.buxtonbooks.com/events/5096620260519  \nAbout Mary Alice Monroe: \nMary Alice Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 books for adults and children. Her newest title\, Where the Rivers Merge\, is a USA Today bestseller and a top selection among book clubs. It’s her first historical novel\, and it’s a duology. The release date for part two\, titled The Rivers End\, is coming soon. \nMary Alice has earned numerous accolades and awards including induction into the South Carolina Academy of Authors’ Hall of Fame; South Carolina Center for the Book Award for Writing; the South Carolina Award for Literary Excellence; the SW Florida Author of Distinction Award; the RT Lifetime Achievement Award; the International Book Award for Green Fiction; the Henry Bergh Award for Children’s Fiction; and her novel A Lowcountry Christmas won the prestigious Southern Prize for Fiction. Mary Alice is also the co-founder of the popular weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. \nThe Beach House is a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie\, starring Andie McDowell. Several of her novels are optioned for film. \nMary Alice has championed the fragility of the earth’s wild habitat. The coastal southern landscape in particular is a strong and important focus of many of her novels. For her writing\, Monroe immerses herself in academic research\, works with wildlife experts\, and does hands-on volunteering with animals\, then crafts captivating stories that identify important parallels between nature and human nature. Sea turtles\, bottlenose dolphins\, monarch butterflies\, raptors\, and shorebirds are among the species she has worked with and woven into her novels. \nMary Alice is also an active conservationist and serves on several boards including the South Carolina Aquarium board emeritus\, the Pat Conroy Literary Center Honorary Board\, and the Leatherback Trust\, for which she received the Leatherback Trust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022. \nMary Alice was born and raised in Evanston\, Illinois. She lives along the South Carolina coast just outside of Charleston and considers the Lowcountry home. When she’s not writing a novel\, she’s with her family or busy working with wildlife somewhere in the world. \nAbout Barb Bergwerf:  \nBorn in Chicago and raised in the Midwest\, Barb Bergerf discovered her passion for photography at an early age. After earning a degree in International Affairs from George Washington University\, she worked in government service before returning to Chicago\, where she built a career in photojournalism\, including time as a staff photographer for the Chicago Tribune. \nA lifelong creative\, she later founded an award-winning stained glass studio in Northfield\, Illinois\, where she spent more than twenty years creating and teaching Tiffany-style stained glass. Now based in South Carolina’s Lowcountry\, she works as a photographer with organizations including the Center for Birds of Prey\, the South Carolina Aquarium\, and the Island Turtle Team. \nHer debut novel\, Fatal Exposure\, brings together a lifetime of visual storytelling and a long-held passion for writing.
URL:https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/books-bites-with-mary-alice-monroe-and-barb-bergwerf-presented-by-wild-dunes-literary-series/
LOCATION:Wild Dunes Resort\, 5757 Palm Blvd\, Isle of Palms\, SC\, 29466\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet Book Signing at Barnes & Noble (West Ashley)
DESCRIPTION:Meet & Greet Book Signing at Barnes & Noble (West Ashley)\nCelebrate the paperback release of WHERE THE RIVERS MERGE with beloved Lowcountry author Mary Alice Monroe at a special in-store Meet & Greet and book signing. \nJoin Mary Alice on Thursday\, May 21 at 6:30 PM at Barnes & Noble West Ashley for an evening of connection\, conversation\, and storytelling. This relaxed\, non-ticketed event offers readers the opportunity to meet Mary Alice in person\, have books signed\, and celebrate the release week of her highly anticipated novel—now available in paperback as of May 19. \nSet against the richly woven backdrop of the South Carolina Lowcountry\, Where the Rivers Merge has captured the hearts of readers with its sweeping multigenerational story of family\, resilience\, and the enduring ties between land and legacy. This is a meaningful moment to gather with fellow readers and share in the excitement of its next chapter. \nThis is a free\, open event—no registration required.Guests are encouraged to arrive early. \nCome say hello\, bring a friend\, and be part of this special release week celebration.
URL:https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/meet-greet-book-signing-at-barnes-noble-west-ashley/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble Westwood\, 1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd\, Charleston\, south carolina\, 29407\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet With Mary Alice Monroe at The Book Stall
DESCRIPTION:Where the Rivers Merge: Meet & Greet with Mary Alice Monroe\n\nDrop by The Book Stall to meet author Mary Alice Monroe to celebrate the paperback release of her latest novel\, Where the Rivers Merge. She’ll be signing copies and greeting fans on Wednesday\, May 27 between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. Set against the evocative landscape of the twentieth-century Lowcountry\, Where the Rivers Merge is a dramatic and sweeping multigenerational family story of unyielding love\, lessons learned\, profound sacrifices\, and the indomitable spirit of a woman determined to persevere in the face of change in order to protect her family legacy and the land she loves. \nMary Alice Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 books for adults and children. She has earned numerous accolades and awards including induction into the South Carolina Academy of Authors’ Hall of Fame\, the Southwest Florida Author of Distinction Award\, South Carolina Award for Literary Excellence\, RT Lifetime Achievement Award\, the International Book Award for Green Fiction\, and the Southern Book Prize for Fiction. Monroe is a co-founder of Friends and Fiction and serves on the South Carolina Aquarium Board Emeritus\, The Leatherback Trust\, The Pat Conroy Literary Center Honorary Board\, and Casting Carolinas Advisory Board. She resides in South Carolina and North Carolina with her family. \nCLICK HERE FOR EVENT INFO & PAPERBACK PURCHASE
URL:https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/author-meet-greet-at-the-book-stall/
LOCATION:The Book Stall\, 811 Elm St\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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SUMMARY:Anderson's Bookshop Naperville Welcomes Mary Alice Monroe/Where the Rivers Merge
DESCRIPTION:Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Mary Alice Monroe\, to celebrate the paperback release of Where the Rivers Merge\, on Thursday\, May 28th at 7:00 pm in our Naperville store. \nPURCHASE TICKETS\nEvent Format \nWe will begin checking you in approximately 30 minutes before the start time. After a presentation and Q&A with the author\, the line will form in numbered order with the following guidelines: \n\nPosed photo with your camera taken by our staff\nThere is a limit of 2 books from home to be signed (unless otherwise stated)\n\nThere is a limit of 1 personalization (unless otherwise stated)\n\n\nAll events have open seating. The “Order Line Number” on your pdf ticket is your reserved place in the signing line. You will line up to meet the author based on that number. \nIf you cannot attend\, you must pick up your book (if included with ticket) at the hosting store within 30 days of the event.  We can ship that book to you for an additional charge of $9.99; please call the store to arrange that. \n\nPre-registration is required for this event because space is limited.
URL:https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/andersons-bookshop-naperville-welcomes-mary-alice-monroe-where-the-rivers-merge/
LOCATION:Anderson’s Bookshop Naperville\, 123 West Jefferson Avenue\, Naperville\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Event & Book Signing with Mary Alice Monroe
DESCRIPTION:Author Event & Book Signing with Mary Alice Monroe\nCelebrate an unforgettable evening of friendship\, storytelling\, and Southern literary talent at this exclusive event hosted by Litchfield Books featuring bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe and debut novelist Barbara Bergwerf. \nMary Alice Monroe will be celebrating the paperback release of her sweeping Lowcountry novel\, Where the Rivers Merge\, while Barbara Bergwerf introduces readers to her debut thriller\, Fatal Exposure. The evening will feature a heartfelt and engaging conversation between the two longtime friends — both on the page and in real life — sharing stories about writing\, friendship\, conservation\, life in the Lowcountry\, and the journeys that inspired their novels. \nSpanning generations of Southern tradition and resilience\, Where the Rivers Merge follows the indomitable Eliza as she fights to protect her ancestral Lowcountry estate through decades of change and upheaval. Meanwhile\, Fatal Exposure delivers a gripping blend of political intrigue and coastal suspense\, following a young photojournalist who uncovers a dangerous international conspiracy.\nGuests will enjoy lite bites\, drinks\, and the opportunity to meet both authors during this intimate literary gathering. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Mary Alice Monroe or excited to discover Barbara Bergwerf’s debut novel\, this special evening promises meaningful conversation\, memorable stories\, and a celebration of books that capture the heart of the South. \nEvent Details:📍 Litchfield Books📅 June 2🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM🎟 Admission: $5.00 \nTickets available through Litchfield Books Events \n 
URL:https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/author-event-book-signing-with-mary-alice-monroe/
LOCATION:Litchfield Books\, 11421 Ocean Hwy\, Pawleys Island\, SC\, 29585\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet Book Signing at Barnes & Noble (Myrtle Beach) with Mary Alice Monroe & Barb Bergwerf
DESCRIPTION:Meet & Greet Book Signing at Barnes & Noble (Myrtle Beach) with Mary Alice Monroe & Barb Bergwerf\nJoin Mary Alice Monroe and Barb Bergwerf for a special Meet & Greet book signing as they celebrate their latest releases with readers. \nStop by on Wednesday\, June 3 at 11:00 AM at Barnes & Noble The Market Common for a relaxed\, in-store event where guests can meet both authors\, have books signed\, and enjoy a casual moment of connection. \nMary Alice Monroe will be signing Where the Rivers Merge\, now in paperback\, while Barb Bergwerf will be signing her debut novel\, Fatal Exposure. \nThis is a free\, non-ticketed event—no registration required. All are welcome. \nWhether you’re a longtime reader or discovering these authors for the first time\, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet them in person and celebrate the stories that bring readers together.
URL:https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/meet-greet-book-signing-at-barnes-noble-myrtle-beach-with-mary-alice-monroe-barb-bergwerf/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble Myrtle Beach\, 3346 Reed Street\, Myrtle Beach\, SC\, 29577\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet Book Signing at Barnes & Noble (Mount Pleasant) with Mary Alice Monroe & Barb Bergwerf
DESCRIPTION:Meet & Greet Book Signing at Barnes & Noble (Mount Pleasant) with Mary Alice Monroe & Barb Bergwerf\nCelebrate an exciting week of new releases with bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe and author Barb Bergwerf at a special Meet & Greet book signing. \nJoin the authors on Friday\, June 5 at 6:00 PM at Barnes & Noble Towne Centre for an evening of connection\, conversation\, and storytelling. This relaxed\, non-ticketed event offers readers the opportunity to meet both authors\, have books signed\, and celebrate their latest works. \nMary Alice Monroe will be signing copies of her beloved Lowcountry novel Where the Rivers Merge\, now available in paperback\, while Barb Bergwerf will introduce readers to her compelling debut\, Fatal Exposure. \nThis is a free\, open event—no registration required. Guests are encouraged to arrive early. \nCome say hello\, bring a friend\, and be part of this special evening with two incredible storytellers.
URL:https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/meet-greet-book-signing-at-barnes-noble-mount-pleasant-with-mary-alice-monroe-barb-bergwerf/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble Towne Centre\, 1716 Towne Centre Way\, Mt Pleasant\, SC\, 29464\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Where the Rivers Merge: A Novel by Mary Alice Monroe
DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Where the Rivers Merge: A Novel by Mary Alice Monroe\nGET TICKETS HERE: https://www.chq.org/event/mary-alice-monroe/\n\nFriday\, July 24th 2026 @ 2:00 pm |Gate pass or single ticket requiredWeek Four (July 18–25)\nChautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Where the Rivers Merge: A Novel by Mary Alice Monroe \nFrom the New York Times bestselling author\, the first of two epic and triumphant novels celebrating one intrepid woman’s life across multiple generations in the American South. \n1908: The Lowcountry of South Carolina is at the cusp of change. Mayfield\, the grand estate held for generations by the Rivers family\, is the treasured home of young Eliza. A free spirit\, she refuses to be confined by societal norms and spends her days exploring the vast property\, observing wildlife\, and riding horses. But the Great War\, coastal storms\, and family turmoil bring unexpected challenges to Eliza\, putting her on a collision course with the patriarchal traditions of a bygone era. \n1988: At 88\, Eliza is the scion of the Rivers/DeLancey family. She’s fought a lifetime to save her beloved Mayfield and is too independent and committed to quietly retire and leave the fate of the estate to her greedy son. She must make decisions that will assure the future of the land and her family—or watch them both be split apart. \nSet against the evocative landscape of the twentieth-century Lowcountry\, Where the Rivers Merge is a dramatic and sweeping multigenerational family story of unyielding love\, lessons learned\, profound sacrifices\, and the indomitable spirit of a woman determined to persevere in the face of change in order to protect her family legacy and the land she loves. \nBased in Charleston\, South Carolina\, is the New York Times best-selling author of thirty books–and counting\, Mary Alice Monroe. Richly layered and rooted to place her Lowcountry-set novels defy literary labels. More than feel-good escapism or traditional beach reads\, her engrossing stories deftly explore the intersections and parallels between Mother Nature and human nature\, hooking readers emotionally and introducing them to characters and causes that live in their hearts and minds. Her robust library of work–from the popular Beach House series to her compelling fiction\, to her newer middle grade series\, The Islanders–engages readers across generational lines\, inspiring them to take a harder look at the environment–and our impact on it. To ask the important questions. To seek answers. To create connections–both with nature and in our personal lives.
URL:https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/chautauqua-literary-and-scientific-circle-where-the-rivers-merge-a-novel-by-mary-alice-monroe/
LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Haven Ave\, Chautauqua\, New York\, 14722\, United States
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