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BOOKS Where the Rivers Merge by Mary Alice Monroe May 19 the book is - [Buxton Books and the Charleston Library Society Present Kathryn Stockett in Conversation with Mary Alice Monroe](https://maryalicemonroe.com/buxton-books-and-the-charleston-library-society-present-kathryn-stockett-in-conversation-with-mary-alice-monroe/) - Buxton Books and the Charleston Library Society Present Kathryn Stockett in Conversation with Mary Alice MonroE Please 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 - [Wild Dunes Literary Series Presents Books & Bites Featuring Mary Alice Monroe and Barb Bergwerf](https://maryalicemonroe.com/wild-dunes-literary-series-presents-books-bites-featuring-mary-alice-monroe-and-barb-bergwerf/) - Wild Dunes Literary Series Presents Books & Bites Featuring Mary Alice Monroe and Barb Bergwerf On May 19, Books & Bites with Mary Alice Monroe and Barb Bergwerf at Wild Dunes Resort—the summer installment of the beloved Wild Dunes Literary Series—isn’t just another charming literary gathering—it’s a moment. A celebration. A turning of the page, - [A Literary Getaway in New York: Where the Rivers Merge Featured at Library Hotel](https://maryalicemonroe.com/a-literary-getaway-in-new-york-where-the-rivers-merge-featured-at-library-hotel/) - A Literary Getaway in New York: Where the Rivers Merge Featured at Library Hotel There’s something magical about pairing a good book with a beautiful destination—and this spring, that experience comes to life in the heart of New York City. I’m so excited to share that Where the Rivers Merge has been selected as part - [Where The Rivers Merge](https://maryalicemonroe.com/where-the-rivers-merge/) - ORDER ON HARPER COLLINS ORDER ON AMAZON ORDER ON BOOKS-A-MILLION ORDER ON BOOKSHOP ORDER ON BARNES & NOBLE Read an exclusive excerpt! Check out this EXCLUSIVE excerpt of Where The Rivers Merge from PEOPLE Magazine! Read The Excerpt Book Club Materials Download The Book Club Discussion Questions Download The Questions Download the digital Book Club - [Mary Alice Monroe’s Where the Rivers Merge Wins 2025 Award Drop “Jane” for Large Print](https://maryalicemonroe.com/mary-alice-monroes-where-the-rivers-merge-wins-2025-award-drop-jane-for-large-print/) - Mary Alice Monroe’s Where the Rivers Merge Wins 2025 Award Drop “Jane” for Large Print We’re thrilled to announce that Where the Rivers Merge by Mary Alice Monroe has been recognized as a 2025 Award Drop winner in the Large Print category by The Book Drop! The Award Drop is a yearly reader-driven celebration highlighting - [Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend Celebrates 21 Years, Raises $15,000 for Local Literacy](https://maryalicemonroe.com/wild-dunes-author-event-weekend-celebrates-21-years-raises-15000-for-local-literacy/) - Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend Celebrates 21 Years, Raises $15,000 for Local Literacy Hundreds of readers from across South Carolina and beyond traveled to Isle of Palms Jan. 16–18 for the 21st annual Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend with Mary Alice Monroe. What began more than two decades ago has grown into one - [Coastal South Carolina Bookstores That You’ll Want to Bookmark on Your Next Lowcountry Adventure](https://maryalicemonroe.com/coastal-south-carolina-bookstores-that-youll-want-to-bookmark-on-your-next-lowcountry-adventure/) - Coastal South Carolina Bookstores That You’ll Want to Bookmark on Your Next Lowcountry Adventure MARY ALICE MONROE (she/her) New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Fresh off a 26-city book tour for my latest novel, Where the Rivers Merge, I’ve been reflecting on the unforgettable bookstores that welcomed me along the way. Each stop - [The Islanders Series](https://maryalicemonroe.com/the-islanders-series/) - The Islanders Series Perfect for young readers — and the young at heart — The Islanders trilogy blends adventure, environmental awareness, and the timeless themes of friendship and resilience, offering a reading experience as exhilarating and unforgettable as a summer by the sea. The Islanders Box Set The Islanders Adventure Collection is perfect for young - [The Islanders](https://maryalicemonroe.com/the-islanders/) - BUY YOUR COPY ADD ON GOODREADS CURRICULUM GUIDE #2 New York Times Bestseller Junior Library Guild Selection Amazon #1 New Release/Bestseller Amazon Editors' Pick Best Books Ages 9-12 Simon & Schuster Audio · THE ISLANDERS Audiobook Excerpt Purchase the entire Adventure Series Boxed Set! PURCHASE NOW From New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe comes - [Search for Treasure](https://maryalicemonroe.com/search-for-treasure/) - BUY NOW ADD ON GOODREADS SAMPLE THE AUDIOBOOK CURRICULUM GUIDE #3 New York Times Best Seller Amazon #1 New Release Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews Kids' Indie Next Pick Purchase The Entire Adventure Series Boxed Set! PURCHASE NOW ON SALE NOW The sequel to New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe’s The Islanders, a beautiful - [Shipwrecked](https://maryalicemonroe.com/shipwrecked/) - BUY THE AUDIOBOOK ORDER ON AMAZON ORDER ON BARNES & NOBLE ORDER ON BOOKS-A-MILLION ORDER ON BOOK SHOP We’d love for you to tag us in your posts on Instagram! @maryalicemonroe @angelamaybooks @simonkids @ssedlib Purchase The Entire Adventure Series Boxed Set! PURCHASE NOW ABOUT THE BOOK Jake, Macon, and Lovie fight to survive at sea - [Book Talk Dinner With Mary Alice Monroe Raises Nearly $114k for Foothills Humane Society](https://maryalicemonroe.com/book-talk-dinner-with-mary-alice-monroe-raises-nearly-114k-for-foothills-humane-society/) - Book Talk Dinner WITH MARY ALICE MONROE Raises Nearly $114k for Foothills Humane Society The national tour for my newest novel, Where the Rivers Merge, began in the most beautiful way — with a special Book Talk Dinner hosted by longtime Foothills Humane Society (FHS) supporters Cindy and John Boyle at their Freehold Farm in - [WHERE THE RIVERS MERGE Nominated for AudioFile Earphones Award!](https://maryalicemonroe.com/where-the-rivers-merge-nominated-for-audiofile-earphones-award/) - Where The Rivers Merge Nominated for AudioFile Earphones Award! Exciting News! I’m thrilled to share that my novel, Where the Rivers Merge, has been nominated for an AudioFile Earphones Award! This recognition highlights exceptional audiobooks, and I’m honored to have my work celebrated alongside other fantastic titles. A special thank you to Cassandra Campbell and - [Duologies, Dogs, and Deadlines: Summer at My Desk](https://maryalicemonroe.com/duologies-dogs-and-deadlines-summer-at-my-desk/) - Duologies, Dogs, and Deadlines: Summer at My Desk Dear readers, It’s the beginning of August, but in many ways, it feels like summer is just beginning for me! The release of my novel Where the Rivers Merge set the pace for late spring and early summer. Preparation for the launch of my first historical novel, interviews, - [Why I Chose the ACE Basin as the Setting for my novel WHERE THE RIVERS MERGE](https://maryalicemonroe.com/why-i-chose-the-ace-basin-as-the-setting-for-my-novel-where-the-rivers-merge/) - Why I Chose the ACE Basin as the Setting for my novel WHERE THE RIVERS MERGE For twenty years I’ve written novels set against a threatened species, often in South Carolina. As the realities of climate change become more pressing, I--and many of us --looked beyond individual species to consider the bigger picture—how our natural - [Eliza Lucas Pinckney: The Inspiration for my heroine Eliza Rivers Chalmers Delancey](https://maryalicemonroe.com/eliza-lucas-pinckney-the-inspiration-for-my-heroine-eliza-rivers-chalmers-delancey/) - Eliza Lucas Pinckney: The Inspiration for my heroine Eliza Rivers Chalmers Delancey. Women who helped Shape South Carolina's Landscape (1722–1793) Before the American Revolution, before the United States was born, a young woman in South Carolina was already shaping the course of history—not with weapons or politics, but with seeds, strategy, and sheer determination. Eliza - [The Origin of Mayfield Plantation and WHERE THE RIVERS MERGE](https://maryalicemonroe.com/the-origin-of-mayfield-plantation-and-where-the-rivers-merge/) - The Origin of Mayfield Plantation and WHERE THE RIVERS MERGE The southeastern coastal landscape between Charleston and Beaufort South Carolina tells a stirring story of human settlement, beginning with the rise of the great rice plantations of South Carolina. For generations, enslaved Africans and their descendants engineered and maintained an intricate system of dikes, canals, - [Where the Rivers Merge: Belle Baruch and the Wild Heart of Hobcaw Barony](https://maryalicemonroe.com/where-the-rivers-merge-belle-baruch-and-the-wild-heart-of-hobcaw-barony/) - Where the Rivers Merge: Belle Baruch and the Wild Heart of Hobcaw Barony When I set out to write about South Carolina’s rollicking, roaring 1920s and ’30s, I knew I had to begin earlier. The year was 1908. The tide was shifting—not only in the cobbled streets of Charleston, but across the vast, rural lowlands - [Where The Rivers Merge July Tour Schedule](https://maryalicemonroe.com/where-the-rivers-merge-july-tour-schedule/) - Where the rivers merge july tour schedule July 6, Sunday - MARBLEHEAD, MA Event: Abbot Public Library Event Center and Courtyard Location: 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA 01945 Time - 4pm Purchase Tickets: tinyurl.com/APLF-Reception July 7, MONDAY - PLAINVILLE, MA Event: An Unlikely Story evening event with Maddie Holland Location: 111 South Street, Plainville, MA - [WHERE THE RIVERS MERGE Ranked USA TODAY Best Seller!](https://maryalicemonroe.com/where-the-rivers-merge-ranked-usa-today-best-seller/) - WHERE THE RIVERS MERGE Ranked USA TODAY Best Seller! - [Woman’s World Book Club Best New Books Include ‘Where The Rivers Merge’ by Mary Alice Monroe](https://maryalicemonroe.com/womans-world-book-club-best-new-books-include-where-the-rivers-merge-by-mary-alice-monroe/) - Woman’s World Book Club Best New Books Include ‘Where The Rivers Merge’ by Mary Alice Monroe This week's best new books include a heartfelt family saga and a moving literary fiction Welcome back, book lovers! It’s time for another installment of the Woman’s World Book Club, where we share our five favorite new reads. Our picks promise - [Today is the day! WHERE THE RIVERS MERGE is released!](https://maryalicemonroe.com/today-is-the-day-where-the-rivers-merge-is-released/) - Today is the day! WHERE THE RIVERS MERGE is released! What a long journey it has been to bring this epic novel to life. Four years has passed since my last release for adults. I hope when you dive into this story world, you’ll feel that it was worth the wait. WHERE THE RIVERS MERGE - [PEOPLE Magazine: Read an Exclusive Excerpt From Where the Rivers Merge](https://maryalicemonroe.com/people-magazine-read-an-exclusive-excerpt-from-where-the-rivers-merge/) - World War, Devastating Storms and Decades of Family Drama: Read an Excerpt From Where the Rivers Merge (Exclusive) By Lizz Schumer You can almost feel the grasses tickling your calves from the very first page of Mary Alice Monroe's long-anticipated Where the Rivers Merge. The first of two sweeping epic novels, this one follows a young and - [Have You Read Them All? A Journey Through Mary Alice Monroe's Books](https://maryalicemonroe.com/have-you-read-them-all-a-journey-through-mary-alice-monroes-books/) - If you’re a fan of Mary Alice Monroe, chances are her beautiful, nature-inspired stories have transported you to the sun-drenched shores of the Lowcountry, introduced you to unforgettable characters, and opened your eyes to the fragile beauty of our natural world. But have you read every book she’s written? With a career spanning decades, Mary - [A Literary Affair to Remember: 20 Years of the Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend](https://maryalicemonroe.com/a-literary-affair-to-remember-20-years-of-the-wild-dunes-author-event-weekend/) - Read the recently published article highlighting the 2025 Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend with Mary Alice Monroe! - [Tickets On Sale Now for "Cool Local Authors With Hot New Books"](https://maryalicemonroe.com/tickets-on-sale-now-for-cool-local-authors-with-hot-new-books/) - 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗕𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗! Join us dockside on Friday, January 17th from 4-6pm at Islander 71 for “Cool Local Authors with Hot New Books” featuring popular local writers Susan Boyer, Caroline Cleveland, and Roger Jones. Isle of Palms’ author Mary Alice Monroe will introduce the authors and welcome you to the party. Tickets are just - [Mary Alice Monroe's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide](https://maryalicemonroe.com/mary-alice-monroes-2024-holiday-gift-guide/) - Happy December to you! I’m busy wrapping gifts before all the children and grandchildren fill our home with energy and love. I love getting every name checked off my shopping list on Black Friday. If you’re in need of some gift ideas, I’m sharing my annual holiday gift ideas for the book lovers in your - [A Beloved Holiday Dessert: Chocolate Snowball](https://maryalicemonroe.com/a-beloved-holiday-dessert-chocolate-snowball/) - As the holiday season approaches, there's nothing more heartwarming than sharing special recipes that have become a tradition at our family gatherings. Today, I'm thrilled to share with you a dessert that holds a special place in my heart—the Chocolate Snowball. This delightful recipe, featured in my novel A Lowcountry Christmas, was originally created by - [SHIPWRECKED is in Stores This Week!](https://maryalicemonroe.com/shipwrecked-is-in-stores-this-week/) - By: Friends & Fiction Our dear friend, and one of the original co-founders and co-hosts of Friends & Fiction, Mary Alice Monroe, has a new book out this week! SHIPWRECKED is the third and final installment in the children’s middle grade trilogy Mary Alice penned with co-author Angela May. The previous two books in the trilogy, THE ISLANDERS and SEARCH FOR - [SUMMER 2024 READING RECOMMENDATIONS](https://maryalicemonroe.com/summer-2024-reading-recommendations/) - MY SUMMER 2024 READING RECOMMENDATIONS It’s summer, time to seek the shade, a cool drink, and a hot book! Lots of local authors in this grouping, which is a treat for me to toot the horn of my own tribe. WHEN CICADAS CRY by Caroline Cleveland Caroline is a local author, and she is - [Kirkus Review of SHIPWRECKED](https://maryalicemonroe.com/kirkus-review-of-shipwrecked/) - kirkus review of shipwrecked Discover what Kirkus Reviews had to say about Shipwrecked Read The Review - [A Feast of Stories & Flavors: Vivian Howard Lights up the Spring Luncheon](https://maryalicemonroe.com/a-feast-of-stories-flavors/) - A Feast of Stories & Flavors Vivian Howard Lights Up The Wild Dunes Literary Series with Mary Alice Monroe Read The Article - [MY SPRING 2024 BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS](https://maryalicemonroe.com/my-spring-2024-book-recommendations/) - MY SPRING 2024 BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Spring is here and we are ready to read a new set of books! A number of great books are blooming so let’s get started! THIS WILL MAKE IT TASTE GOOD by Vivian Howard I’ll begin with the cookbook that headlines the Wild Dunes Spring Luncheon. We are so - [The Summer Girls](https://maryalicemonroe.com/the-summer-girls/) - BUY YOUR COPY ADD ON GOODREADS GROUP READER GUIDE Three granddaughters. Three months. One summer house. In this enchanting series set on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe captures the complex relationships between three half sisters scattered across the country—and a grandmother determined to help them rediscover their family - [The Beach House](https://maryalicemonroe.com/the-beach-house/) - BUY YOUR COPY ADD ON GOODREADS READING GROUP GUIDE Known for her moving characters and emotional honesty, Mary Alice Monroe brings readers a beautifully rendered story that explores the fragile yet enduring bond between mothers and daughters. Caretta Rutledge thought she’d left her Southern roots and troubled family far behind. But an unusual request from - [As empresas no Portugal e sua importância para a melhoria do estado 2024](https://maryalicemonroe.com/as-empresas-no-portugal-e-sua-importancia-para-a-melhoria-do-estado-2024/) - As empresas e negócios do Portugal têm papel fundamental no desenvolvimento monetário e social do estado. Sendo a principal fonte de emprego, contribuem para reduzir a taxa de desemprego e melhorar o nível de vida dos residentes do Portugal. Desde grandes empresas a pequenas organizações, qualquer empresa contribui para a melhoria do PIB da Portugal, - [The Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend with Mary Alice Monroe: A Seaside Soirée of Stories and Support](https://maryalicemonroe.com/a-seaside-soiree-of-stories-and-support/) - Isle of Palms newspaper, The Island Eye News, recently published an article recapping the 19th Annual Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend with Mary Alice Monroe, calling it a premier literary tradition that unites readers, writers, and the cause of literacy. Check it out by clicking on the button below. Read The Article - [Fox 24 News: Mary Alice Monroe on Her Latest Works & Events Coming to Charleston](https://maryalicemonroe.com/fox-24-news-sits-down-with-lowcountry-author-mary-alice-monroe-on-her-latest-works-events-coming-to-charleston/) - [MARY ALICE MONROE'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE](https://maryalicemonroe.com/mary-alice-monroes-holiday-gift-guide/) - Happy December to you! I thought it'd be fun to create a holiday shopping gift guide featuring my personal list of favorites that are inspired by the Lowcountry or based in South Carolina. I hope this inspires you and helps you buy something you're excited to give to that special someone on your list this - [MyLo's Favorite Things Features Mary Alice's Wild Dunes Literary Series in Top 20 Gifts for the Holidays](https://maryalicemonroe.com/mylos-favorite-things-features-mary-alices-wild-dunes-literary-series-in-top-20-gifts-for-the-holidays/) - Mary Alice Monroe is proud to announce that the Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend has been featured in MyLo News' esteemed gift compilation. This year's compilation, 'MyLo's Favorite Things,' is an annual celebration of local treasures and gift ideas, meticulously curated to spread holiday cheer and foster community support. It represents more than just - [LIGHT ONE CANDLE FOR PANAMA CITY](https://maryalicemonroe.com/on-the-summer-guests-book-tour/) - This is Week 3 of book tour. One of my recent stops included Panama City, FL--a place I always love to visit. This time though, it was a sobering arrival. I was struck by the devastation of the trees and so many houses. It looked like someone took a chainsaw to the top of the - [My Book and Movie Recommendations-- Holiday Edition 🎄](https://maryalicemonroe.com/my-book-and-movie-recommendations-holiday-edition/) - It’s my favorite time of the year! And part of the joy, for me, is Christmas reading. True, it’s hard to find the time to cuddle up with a good book amidst all the chaos of tree lighting, shopping, wrapping, baking, cleaning, cooking, and all the school activities. But oh, you’re worth it--try to make - [My Fall Book Recommendations!](https://maryalicemonroe.com/my-fall-book-recommendations/) - MY FALL BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Fall is a season of introspection, of cooling temperatures, and preparations for the holidays ahead. No matter the time of year, I have a stack of books I’m reading or re-reading. Here is my personal list of recommendations for cuddling up with a good book. I’ll begin with books from the - [Tickets on Sale Now for 19th Annual Wild Dunes Author Event with Mary Alice Monroe](https://maryalicemonroe.com/tickets-on-sale-now-for-19th-annual-wild-dunes-author-event-with-mary-alice-monroe/) - TICKETS ON SALE for the 19th Annual Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend with Mary Alice Monroe Tickets are on sale now for the 19th Annual Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend with Mary Alice Monroe January 13-14, 2024 on Isle of Palms, South Carolina for the island’s biggest literary weekend experience of the year. - [Tickets On Sale Now for 19th Annual Wild Dunes Author Event](https://maryalicemonroe.com/tickets-on-sale-now-for-19th-annual-wild-dunes-author-event/) - TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR ANNUAL “WILD DUNES AUTHOR EVENT AND WEEKEND WITH MARY ALICE MONROE” Isle of Palms, SC- New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe welcomes a stellar line-up of top bestselling writers to the 19th Annual Wild Dunes Author Event and Weekend to be held January 14-15, 2023 at Wild - [Voted Charleston's "Best Local Author"](https://maryalicemonroe.com/voted-charlestons-best-local-author/) - New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe has been voted as Charleston's "Best Local Author" in the Charleston City Paper's annual "Best Of Awards". This is the second consecutive year that Monroe has received the distinction. - [THE ISLANDERS Receives Nomination for a Triple Crown Book Award](https://maryalicemonroe.com/the-islanders-receives-nomination-for-a-triple-crown-book-award/) - THE ISLANDERS has been named a nominee for the 2023-2024 Crown Award. It is a division of the Triple Crown Awards, which are administered by the Brackett Library at Harding University in Arkansas. The mission of the Triple Crown Awards is to encourage elementary and junior high students to read wholesome and uplifting books by providing - [THE ISLANDERS is SC Children's Book Award Nominee](https://maryalicemonroe.com/the-islanders-is-a-south-carolina-childrens-book-award-nominee/) - The South Carolina Association of School Librarians released its 2023-2024 South Carolina Book Awards nominees list. THE ISLANDERS has been selected as one of the nominees for the Children's Book Award. View List - [How Dolphin Research Inspired My Lowcountry Summer Book Series](https://maryalicemonroe.com/how-dolphin-research-inspired-my-lowcountry-summer-book-series/) - "Charleston is key to world research of understanding dolphins" So reads the headline of a great article in today’s (Feb. 15, 2023) Charleston City Paper, written by Lucy Dixon. The National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) is partnering with the Southeastern Wildlife Expo (happening Feb 17-19) to showcase programs that educate the public on ways to - [Mary Alice Monroe's Top 7 Gift Ideas for Book Lovers](https://maryalicemonroe.com/mary-alice-monroes-top-7-gift-ideas-for-book-lovers/) - We’re traveling for the Christmas season so I’ve had to work extra hard getting everything ordered and wrapped and ready for the holiday. If you’re still shopping for loved ones and are looking for ideas, I’m sharing some of my favorite things! This is my personal list of seven gift ideas that I think others - [Remembering a Literary Legend and Friend](https://maryalicemonroe.com/remembering-a-literary-legend-and-friend/) - Today is the birthday of a great literary legend here in the South. Pat Conroy. To me, he was also a friend, a mentor, and an inspiration. I still miss him a great deal. The local literary tribe mourns the loss of his light. When I am asked what my favorite books of - [Monroe shares important book message at innovative school](https://maryalicemonroe.com/washington-post/) - [Southern Living The Summer Guests](https://maryalicemonroe.com/southern-living-the-summer-guests/) - When I interviewed award winning novelist, Mary Alice Monroe, in 2018 about her novel, Beach House Reunion, she mentioned this new book she was working on. However, I had no idea that the lead character from the beloved Beach House series would be a part of it. - [SEARCH FOR TREASURE IS A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER](https://maryalicemonroe.com/search-for-treasure-is-a-new-york-times-bestseller/) - SEARCH FOR TREASURE debuts as the #3 New York Times Bestseller in middle grade hardcover. This is the anticipated sequel to THE ISLANDERS, an instant New York Times bestseller. SEARCH FOR TREASURE is also a Kids' Indie Next Pick for July/August 2022 by the American Booksellers Association. - [Reflections on a Grandmother's Love](https://maryalicemonroe.com/reflections-on-a-grandmothers-love/) - Mother's Day today looks different to me than the common images portrayed in commercials of young mothers raising children. My kids are grown and now busy raising their own children. My own mother passed away more than twenty years ago, and recently my dear mother-in-law passed away, as well. They live on in my memories. - [In Honor of Mother's Day: A Grandmother's Love](https://maryalicemonroe.com/honor-mothers-day-grandmothers-love/) - There are so many creative, fun names for “grandmother” these days! How fortunate we all are to be grandmothers, eh? I asked my readers to tell me their grandmother’s name. I will choose one for a character in a future book. I'm both thrilled and humbled by the amazing response! This struck a chord and gave me pause - [HOW A BESTSELLING AUTHOR EMBRACED A FIRST-TIME CHARLESTON AUTHOR](https://maryalicemonroe.com/monroe-and-hagerty/) - [WORTHWHILE COLLABORATION: BEACH HOUSE BLEND COFFEE INSPIRED BY MARY ALICE MONROE BOOKS](https://maryalicemonroe.com/southern-flavor/) - [THE POWER OF UNPLUGGING AND HOW TO DO IT](https://maryalicemonroe.com/parade-mag-unplugged/) - [RED CARPET CRASH INTERVIEWS MARY ALICE MONROE](https://maryalicemonroe.com/red-carpet-crash-interviews-mary-alice-monroe/) - Mark Harris from Red Carpet Crash interviews Mary Alice Monroe about her latest novel, The Summer of Lost and Found. They talk about the challenges of writing during a pandemic and the transformative experiences in the story and her own life. LISTEN NOW - [RED CARPET CRASH INTERVIEWS MARY ALICE MONROE ABOUT HER DEBUT CHILDREN'S CHAPTER BOOK](https://maryalicemonroe.com/red-carpet-crash-interviews-mary-alice-monroe-about-her-debut-childrens-chapter-book/) - Mark Harris from Red Carpet Crash interviews Mary Alice Monroe about her debut middle grade novel, The Islanders. They talk about life during book tour, why middle grade fiction is so important, and the southeastern sea turtle nesting season. LISTEN NOW - [AAA Carolinas: Member Spotlight](https://maryalicemonroe.com/aaa-carolinas-member-spotlight/) - When it comes to writing about the South Carolina coast, author and AAA Member Mary Alice Monroe certainly knows her stuff. From sandy beaches and sea turtles to the region’s unique people and places, Monroe’s bestselling books are steeped in pluff mud, briny air and salt water. READ MORE - [WOMEN'S DAILY POST: CRUSH ON MARY ALICE MONROE](https://maryalicemonroe.com/womens-daily-post/) - [PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: Q&A WITH MARY ALICE MONROE ABOUT WRITING FOR MIDDLE GRADE](https://maryalicemonroe.com/q-a-with-mary-alice-monroe/) - ['THE ISLANDERS' CO-AUTHORS KICKOFF SUMMER READING FOR STUDENTS](https://maryalicemonroe.com/news-berkeley-county-students/) - [NPR: INTERVIEW WITH MARY ALICE MONROE ON 'WALTER EDGAR'S JOURNAL'](https://maryalicemonroe.com/npr-sc-public-radio-interview-with-mary-alice-monroe/) - In a wide-ranging conversation, New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe talks with Walter Edgar on 'Walter Edgar's Journal' about 2020 - "a year like no other" - and the personal challenges of living through it. They also discuss her latest novel, The Summer of Lost and Found, in which many of the characters are - [PODCAST: CREATE YOUR FAMILY LEGACY WHILE YOU'RE STILL LIVING IT](https://maryalicemonroe.com/podcast-create-your-family-legacy-while-youre-still-living-it/) - LISTEN NOW New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe spoke with Dr. Dan Peters on his podcast, Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan, about many family-focused issues including: mentoring, why nature is healing, unplugging, being present for your children, your personal legacy, and more. - [SC LIVING MAGAZINE FEATURES 'THE TURTLE LADY' MARY ALICE MONROE](https://maryalicemonroe.com/news_turtle-lady/) - [PODCAST: MARY ALICE MONROE TALKS WITH ZIBBY OWENS](https://maryalicemonroe.com/mam-featured-on-moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books-with-zibby-owens/) - LISTEN NOW New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe talked with Zibby Owens about her three books being released in 2021. She shares how her own quarantine experience influenced the way the COVID-19 pandemic was explored in her book The Summer of Lost and Found. And, why her middle-grade novel, The Islanders, was written to - [MARY ALICE MONROE TEAMS UP WITH FRIEND ON FIRST CHILDREN'S NOVEL](https://maryalicemonroe.com/charleston-daily-spotlight/) - [THE ISLANDERS IS A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER](https://maryalicemonroe.com/8375-2/) - THE ISLANDERS debuts as the #2 New York Times Bestseller in middle grade hardcover. - [The Summer of Lost and Found](https://maryalicemonroe.com/the-summer-of-lost-and-found/) - BUY YOUR COPY ADD ON GOODREADS New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller Southern Indie Bestseller Publishers Weekly Bestseller Amazon #1 New Release/Bestseller The nationally bestselling Beach House series returns with this tender and compassionate novel following the historic Rutledge family of Charleston, South Carolina as they face a summer of upheaval and change with perseverance, a - [LEAVING MY LEGACY WHILE I'M STILL ALIVE](https://maryalicemonroe.com/essay-legacy-for-family/) - [How to Help Change the World with Fictional Stories](https://maryalicemonroe.com/essay-slj-help-change-world/) - [Hopes of a Turtle Lady](https://maryalicemonroe.com/hopes-of-a-turtle-lady/) - I am a writer. I am also a 'turtle lady'. My adventures working with sea turtles inspire my novels, and the work I do gives me great hope in life. Click the link below to read my essay written for Jungle Red Writers. Read Now: HOPES OF A TURTLE LADY - [The Year of Lost and Found](https://maryalicemonroe.com/essay-parade-lost-and-found/) - [How Sea Turtles Changed My Life](https://maryalicemonroe.com/essay-parade-lesson-from-sea-turtles/) - [MAM: On Writing the Family Saga](https://maryalicemonroe.com/writers-digest-monroe/) - [The Smiths: Lowcountry Family of Artists](https://maryalicemonroe.com/the-smiths-lowcountry-family-of-artists/) - BUY YOUR COPY ADD ON GOODREADS “The Smith family call South Carolina home. The sultry, sand-swept landscape is part of their DNA. Saltwater flows in their veins. Yet mother and children each have a unique perspective in their art,” writes New York Times Bestselling Author Mary Alice Monroe in the forward of our new book, - [State of the Heart: South Carolina Writers on the Places They Love, Volume 1](https://maryalicemonroe.com/state-of-the-heart-volume-1/) - BUY YOUR COPY ADD ON GOODREADS In State of the Heart, Aïda Rogers has crafted an artful love letter to our state, with contributions from a host of nationally and regionally recognized writers who’ve written short essays on the South Carolina places that they cherish. This anthology provides a multifaceted historical and personal view of - [Reflections of The South](https://maryalicemonroe.com/reflections-of-the-south/) - BUY YOUR COPY ADD ON GOODREADS From the Appalachians to the Atlantic, South Carolina’s awe-inspiring beauty is revealed in this visually stirring and heart-warming tribute to one of America’s favorite vacation destinations. 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Inspired by the - [Islanders Giveaway](https://maryalicemonroe.com/islanders-giveaway/) - Sign up now for freebies and prizes after you pre-order The Islanders - [Beach Reads Perfect for Summer 2020](https://maryalicemonroe.com/beach-reads-perfect-for-summer-2020/) - If you’re already planning what books you’ll be packing in your beach bag this summer, you’re in good company. - ["The Summer Guests" among '10 Best Books of June'](https://maryalicemonroe.com/the-christian-science-monitor-selects-the-summer-guests-among-10-best-books-of-june/) - This June, relax and soak up the rays while you enjoy the top 10 best books of the month. 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The Isle of Palms - [Reading in the Age of Coronavirus](https://maryalicemonroe.com/reading-in-the-age-of-coronavirus/) - Reading in the age of a coronavirus pandemic has been rich with diversity and surprises. The journey has lead me to a variety of books that were comforting or captivating, insightful or suspenseful, eye-opening and heart-stirring. I have found so many books that I might not have discovered before the world was told to - [The Surprise Snow](https://maryalicemonroe.com/the-surprise-snow/) - This month I journeyed to my mountain house in North Carolina. The clouds overhead were thick and gray and I hoped to get to my destination before the rain hit. I hate driving in the rain. When the rain falls, my hands tighten around the steering wheel and my shoulders tense. It’s just a miserable, - [MY VERY OWN COFFEE BLEND](https://maryalicemonroe.com/my-very-own-coffee-blend/) - I'm so happy to finally spill the beans to you. I have my very own coffee blend coming soon. 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You can find the specially selected recipes in the back of my new novel, A LOWCOUNTRY - [LAUNCHING A MISSION IN HONOR OF VETERANS](https://maryalicemonroe.com/launching-a-mission-in-honor-of-our-veterans/) - Thank you, veterans ... my heroes. Words fail to convey our heartfelt appreciation for the selfless commitment and sacrifice made by our veterans and their families to protect our freedom. I hope my sincerity and gratitude ring true when I say a simple Thank you. Now we can put our words to action! I'm excited - [A HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY INSPIRED BY SWEETGRASS BASKETRY](https://maryalicemonroe.com/a-holiday-giveaway-inspired-by-sweetgrass-basketry/) - There is a small stretch of Highway 17 not far from my house called the 'Sweetgrass Corridor', where dozens of sweetgrass stands line both sides of the road, with artisans sitting on metal folding chairs, weaving a new creation that is an art form more than 300 years old. 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It’s been - [The Summer's End](https://maryalicemonroe.com/the-summers-end/) - BUY YOUR COPY ADD ON GOODREADS In the powerful and third installment to her bestselling Lowcountry Summer Series, New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe brings her readers back to the charm and sultry beauty of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, to reveal how the pull of family bonds and true love is as strong - [The Summer Wind](https://maryalicemonroe.com/the-summer-wind/) - BUY YOUR COPY ADD ON GOODREADS The Summer Wind is the second book in Monroe’s Lowcountry Summer Series, following the New York Times bestselling The Summer Girls. This nationally bestselling series is a poignant and heartwarming story of three half-sisters and their grandmother, who is determined to help them rediscover their southern roots and family bonds. It’s midsummer and - [Girl In The Mirror](https://maryalicemonroe.com/girl-in-the-mirror/) - BUY YOUR COPY ADD ON GOODREADS Bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe updates the classic tale of the ugly duckling and the swan. Charlotte Godowski was used to the horrified stares she received from strangers. She’d learned to accept her facial deformity, until one cruel incident compels her to have the surgery that changes her life - [The Long Road Home](https://maryalicemonroe.com/the-long-road-home/) - BUY YOUR COPY ADD ON GOODREADS Her husband’s suicide left Nora MacKenzie alone, and his shady Wall Street dealings left the Manhattan socialite penniless. By a miracle she’s held on to their mountainside farm—and she’ll keep holding on, no matter what. The property is Nora’s one chance to wring some dignity out of the sham - [Skyward](https://maryalicemonroe.com/skyward/) - BUY YOUR COPY ADD ON GOODREADS E.R. nurse Ella Majors has seen all the misery that she can handle. 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Cara Rutledge, 50, rents her quaint beach house on Isle of Palms to Heather Wyatt, 26, for the summer. Heather’s anxiety keeps her indoors with her caged canaries - [Beach House Blend](https://maryalicemonroe.com/beach-house-blend/) - Attention Coffee Lovers! The BEACH HOUSE BLEND Inspired by Mary Alice Monroe Books is coming soon by Charleston Coffee Roasters. - [MY FAVORITE BEACH BOOKS](https://maryalicemonroe.com/my-favorite-beach-books/) - For me, the summer season is synonymous with two things: beach books book tour My books are almost always released in the summer. It seems it's become tradition. This year, my new release is THE SUMMER GUESTS. In stores June 11th. For longtime readers of mine, they'll enjoy the thread of connection between this - [New Book + Book Tour = Great Summer Reading](https://maryalicemonroe.com/new-book-book-tour-great-summer-reading/) - The month of May is the kick-off of the summer reading season. In just a few weeks--on June 11th--my new novel, THE SUMMER GUESTS, will hit store shelves. I'm so excited to share it with you! Southern Living Magazine selected THE SUMMER GUESTS as a "favorite beach reads of 2019!" My longtime readers know - [Kicking Off My Summer Book Tour in Tryon, NC](https://maryalicemonroe.com/kicking-off-my-summer-book-tour-in-tryon-nc/) - I'm kicking off my summer book tour in the town of Tryon, North Carolina. And here's why... For the last year or so, I've had the good fortune of calling Tryon my home away from home. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Tryon is prize horse country and has a vibrant arts - [COVER REVEAL AND SHORT EXCERPT OF NEW NOVEL, "THE SUMMER GUESTS"](https://maryalicemonroe.com/cover-reveal-and-short-excerpt-of-new-novel-the-summer-guests/) - Spring is officially here, and my office is buzzing with book news! I've finished writing "The Summer Guests" and book tour plans are coming together quickly! I love this way this novel turned out and I'm so excited to share it with you. It will be officially available June 11th. If you want to see ## Pages - [Mary Alice Monroe](https://maryalicemonroe.com/) - Available June 2024 - [Summer Event](https://maryalicemonroe.com/summer-event/) - Summer Reading Celebration Summer Event The annual summer event in the Wild Dunes Literary Series, Summer Reading Celebration, is a delightful celebration of the magical world of children’s literature, specifically designed to ignite the imaginations of young readers. This special event, set against the vibrant backdrop of summer on Isle of Palms, South Carolina, highlights - [Wild Dunes Literary Series](https://maryalicemonroe.com/calendar/wild-dunes-literary-series/) - The Wild Dunes Literary Series The Wild Dunes Literary Series is a year-round celebration of literature and storytelling set in picturesque Isle of Palms, South Carolina with four seasonal author events, spearheaded by Mary Alice Monroe, in partnership with Wild Dunes Resort and Buxton Books. The year begins with the annual flagship event in January, - [Spring Event](https://maryalicemonroe.com/spring-event/) - In Conversation with Mary Alice Monroe Spring Event The annual “In Conversation with Mary Alice Monroe” event, part of the Wild Dunes Literary Series, is a distinguished and eagerly anticipated springtime gathering that has been enriching the literary community for 20 years. Each year, this event shines a spotlight on a unique and special author, - [Winter Event](https://maryalicemonroe.com/calendar/wild-dunes-literary-series/winter-event/) - Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend Winter: Premier Event The Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend with Mary Alice Monroe is an annual literary experience on the Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Held in January, the event is co-hosted by The Club at Wild Dunes at the world-class Wild Dunes Resort, in partnership with Buxton - [Calendar](https://maryalicemonroe.com/calendar/) - Calendar [tribe_events view=”list”] ORDER NOW 21st Annual Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend with Mary Alice Monroe Friday, Jan. 16th – Sunday, Jan. 18th, 2026 Isle of Palms, SC EVENT DETAILS & TICKETS Kick-off Event for 21st Annual Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend with Mary Alice Monroe Friday, Jan. 16th Isle of Palms, SC - [Book Clubs](https://maryalicemonroe.com/book-clubs/) - Book Clubs Welcome to our Book Club Corner! We love book clubs—and we’re so glad you’re here. This is your go-to hub for everything you need to bring Mary Alice Monroe’s stories to life with your group. On this page, you’ll find book club discussion questions tailored to specific titles, delicious recipes inspired by the - [Children's Books](https://maryalicemonroe.com/childrens-books/) - The Islanders Book Series Written with her longtime colleague Angela May, Mary Alice Monroe’s first book series for middle grade readers — The Islanders, Search for Treasure, and the third and final installment, Shipwrecked — is a heartfelt tale of friendships forged in the wild and the adventures that unfold when kids unplug from technology - [Books](https://maryalicemonroe.com/books/) - Titles HISTORICAL THE BEACH HOUSE SERIES THE STANDALONE NOVELS LOWCOUNTRY SUMMER SERIES Online pokie machines have wrapped themselves into the fabric of gaming culture in Australia, providing an accessible and exciting form of entertainment for players across the continent. These virtual versions of traditional slot machines have transformed the gambling experience, offering a kaleidoscope of - [Fall Event](https://maryalicemonroe.com/fall-event/) - In Conversation with Mary Alice Monroe Fall Event The Fall event, “In Conversation with Mary Alice Monroe,” in the Wild Dunes Literary Series is an engaging showcase that features an accomplished author(s) who shares insights into his or her collaborative and individual novel-writing endeavors. Set in the picturesque Wild Dunes Resort, this event offers a - [Meet Mary Alice](https://maryalicemonroe.com/meet-mary-alice/) - Meet Mary Alice New York Times Bestselling Author Mary Alice Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of 27 books, including her latest instant bestseller, The Summer of Lost and Found. Nearly 8 million copies of her books have been published worldwide, and she’s earned numerous accolades and awards, including induction into the South - [Press Kit](https://maryalicemonroe.com/press-kit/) - Press Kit COndensed BIO Based in Charleston, South Carolina, is the New York Times best-selling author of thirty books–and counting. 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, - [Contact](https://maryalicemonroe.com/contact/) - Contact Speaking Engagements & Festivals Christie Hinrichs Authors Unbound Agency 65135 97th St. Bend, OR 97703 (541) 797-2217 christie@authorsunbound.com Literary Agent Faye Bender The Book Group 20 West 20th Street, Suite 601 New York, NY 10011 (212) 803-3360 x2 faye@thebookgroup.com Film or TV Agent Alice Lawson The Gersh Agency 9465 Wilshire Boulevard 6th Floor Beverly Hills, CA - [Teacher Resources](https://maryalicemonroe.com/teacher-resources/) - Teacher Resources COMING SOON THE ISLANDERS - [Blog](https://maryalicemonroe.com/blog/) - Blog Spring Reading Picks for Book Lovers EverywhereRead moreBuxton Books and the Charleston Library Society Present Kathryn Stockett in Conversation with Mary Alice MonroeRead moreWild Dunes Literary Series Presents Books & Bites Featuring Mary Alice Monroe and Barb BergwerfRead moreA Literary Getaway in New York: Where the Rivers Merge Featured at Library HotelRead moreCoastal South - [News](https://maryalicemonroe.com/news/) - News Buxton Books and the Charleston Library Society Present Kathryn Stockett in Conversation with Mary Alice MonroeRead moreWild Dunes Literary Series Presents Books & Bites Featuring Mary Alice Monroe and Barb BergwerfRead moreA Literary Getaway in New York: Where the Rivers Merge Featured at Library HotelRead moreMary Alice Monroe’s Where the Rivers Merge Wins 2025 - [Friends and Fiction](https://maryalicemonroe.com/friends-and-fiction/) - Friends & Fiction Mary Alice Monroe is the co-creator of the weekly web show and podcast Friends and Fiction with her friends and bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Kristin Harmel, and Patti Callahan. Together they share endless stories, highlight special guests, spotlight indie bookstores, and connect readers with writers. If you love - [Meet The Authors](https://maryalicemonroe.com/meet-the-authors/) - Meet The Authors Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Mary Alice Monroe is the New York Times best-selling author of 27 books and counting. 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 - [Collaborators](https://maryalicemonroe.com/collaborators/) - Collaborators Charleston Coffee Roasters Mary Alice’s Beach House Blend, honoring the series, was specially created by Mary Alice and her friend, owner Lowell Grosse of Charleston Coffee Roasters. Bonus: a portion of the proceeds goes to support the South Carolina Aquarium sea turtle hospital! This is the perfect blend for a beach house—and your house! - [Essays](https://maryalicemonroe.com/essays/) - Essays - [Interviews](https://maryalicemonroe.com/interviews/) - Interviews - [Conservation](https://maryalicemonroe.com/conservation/) - SEA TURTLES BOOKS: The Islanders On Ocean Boulevard Beach House Reunion Beach House for Rent Swimming Lessons The Beach House Memories The Beach House Turtle Summer: A Journal for My Daughter RECOMMENDED WEBSITES: Carolina Sea Turtles Info on MAM’s Island Turtle Team The Leatherback Trust Save the Pacific Leatherbacks! 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Mary Alice Monroe will be celebrating the paperback release of her sweeping Lowcountry novel, Where the - [Buxton Books & the Charleston Library Society Present Kathryn Stockett in Conversation with Mary Alice Monroe](https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/buxton-books-the-charleston-library-society-present-kathryn-stockett-in-conversation-with-mary-alice-monroe/) - Buxton Books and the Charleston Library Society Present Kathryn Stockett in Conversation with Mary Alice Monroe Please 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 - [Meet & Greet Book Signing at Barnes & Noble (Mount Pleasant) with Mary Alice Monroe & Barb Bergwerf](https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/meet-greet-book-signing-at-barnes-noble-mount-pleasant-with-mary-alice-monroe-barb-bergwerf/) - Meet & Greet Book Signing at Barnes & Noble (Mount Pleasant) with Mary Alice Monroe & Barb Bergwerf Celebrate an exciting week of new releases with bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe and author Barb Bergwerf at a special Meet & Greet book signing. Join the authors on Friday, June 5 at 6:00 PM at Barnes - [Meet & Greet Book Signing at Barnes & Noble (Myrtle Beach) with Mary Alice Monroe & Barb Bergwerf](https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/meet-greet-book-signing-at-barnes-noble-myrtle-beach-with-mary-alice-monroe-barb-bergwerf/) - Meet & Greet Book Signing at Barnes & Noble (Myrtle Beach) with Mary Alice Monroe & Barb Bergwerf Join Mary Alice Monroe and Barb Bergwerf for a special Meet & Greet book signing as they celebrate their latest releases with readers. Stop by on Wednesday, June 3 at 11:00 AM at Barnes & Noble The - [Meet & Greet Book Signing at Barnes & Noble (West Ashley)](https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/meet-greet-book-signing-at-barnes-noble-west-ashley/) - Meet & Greet Book Signing at Barnes & Noble (West Ashley) Celebrate 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. Join Mary Alice on Thursday, May 21 at 6:30 PM at Barnes & Noble West Ashley for an - [Books & Bites with Mary Alice Monroe and Barb Bergwerf: Presented by Wild Dunes Literary Series](https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/books-bites-with-mary-alice-monroe-and-barb-bergwerf-presented-by-wild-dunes-literary-series/) - Books & Bites with Mary Alice Monroe and Barb Bergwerf: Presented by Wild Dunes Literary Series Tuesday May 19th, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wild Dunes Literary Series Wild Dunes Resort, 5757 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC, 29451 Join Us Tuesday, May 19! When the Wild Dunes Literary series returns on May 19, - [Meet & Greet With Mary Alice Monroe at The Book Stall](https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/author-meet-greet-at-the-book-stall/) - Where the Rivers Merge: Meet & Greet with Mary Alice Monroe Drop 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 - [Anderson's Bookshop Naperville Welcomes Mary Alice Monroe/Where the Rivers Merge](https://maryalicemonroe.com/event/andersons-bookshop-naperville-welcomes-mary-alice-monroe-where-the-rivers-merge/) - 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. PURCHASE TICKETS Event Format We will begin checking you in approximately 30 minutes before the start time. 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