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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,…

THE ISLANDERS is SC Children’s Book Award Nominee

The South Carolina Association of School Librarians released its 2023-2024 South Carolina Book Awards nominees list. THE ISLANDERS has been…

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,…

Monroe shares important book message at innovative school

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…

Summer 2022 Book Tour Schedule

  I’m so excited to have the chance to see readers in-person to celebrate the summer reading season. Will I…

‘SEARCH FOR TREASURE’ PRE-ORDER GIFTS AVAILABLE

SEARCH FOR TREASURE will be in stores June 14, 2022. It’s the sequel to the #2 New York Times bestselling…

THE ISLANDERS IS A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

THE ISLANDERS debuts as the #2 New York Times Bestseller in middle grade hardcover.

PODCAST: CREATE YOUR FAMILY LEGACY WHILE YOU’RE STILL LIVING IT

LISTEN NOW New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe spoke with Dr. Dan Peters on his podcast, Parent Footprint…

MARY ALICE MONROE TEAMS UP WITH FRIEND ON FIRST CHILDREN’S NOVEL

NPR: INTERVIEW WITH MARY ALICE MONROE ON ‘WALTER EDGAR’S JOURNAL’

In a wide-ranging conversation, New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe talks with Walter Edgar on ‘Walter Edgar’s Journal’…

SC LIVING MAGAZINE FEATURES ‘THE TURTLE LADY’ MARY ALICE MONROE

PODCAST: MARY ALICE MONROE TALKS WITH ZIBBY OWENS

LISTEN NOW New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe talked with Zibby Owens about her three books being released…

‘THE ISLANDERS’ CO-AUTHORS KICKOFF SUMMER READING FOR STUDENTS

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: Q&A WITH MARY ALICE MONROE ABOUT WRITING FOR MIDDLE GRADE

WOMEN’S DAILY POST: CRUSH ON MARY ALICE MONROE

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….

RED CARPET CRASH INTERVIEWS MARY ALICE MONROE ABOUT HER DEBUT CHILDREN’S CHAPTER BOOK

Mark Harris from Red Carpet Crash interviews Mary Alice Monroe about her debut middle grade novel, The Islanders. They talk…

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….

The Mary Alice Earrings By Brackish

Beach House Blend

Attention Coffee Lovers! The BEACH HOUSE BLEND Inspired by Mary Alice Monroe Books is coming soon by Charleston Coffee Roasters.

The Summer of Lost and Found: Most Anticipated Reads

Summer wouldn’t be complete without a new book from Mary Alice Monroe — bonus points if it has sea turtles….

Mary Alice Monroe Pens First Book Series for Young Readers

We can’t wait to introduce a new generation to one of our favorite Southern authors.

75 ways to celebrate the holidays without leaving home

So, quarantining at home during the holidays isn’t ideal, but there are some upsides. For one thing, you don’t have…

Cover Reveal – Book for Middle Grade Readers

Here’s the cover of my first book for middle grade readers!It has been a long dream of mine…

Islanders Giveaway

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My New Book – Pre-Order Giveaway

The Summer of Lost And Found Pre-Order Giveaway Launched. Sign up now for chance to win prizes!

Dorthea Benton Frank

Mary Alice Monroe is among the group of bestselling authors and writers who pay tribute to the literary legacy of…

7 Southern beach reads put the sizzle in summer

Georgia beaches are back in business. For those willing to brave the pandemic, now is the time to stake out…

Many beaches may be closed, but `beach reads’ still coming

Mary Parker is a nurse from St. Louis so caught up in the beach novels of Elin Hilderbrand that she…

“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. The…

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.