An Evening of Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand (JCC Newton)

In partnership with the Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston, Hummingbird Books invites you to spend an evening with bestselling author, Ellin Hilderbrand, as she discusses her newest novel, The Thoroughbreds, hotly anticipated sequel to her critically acclaimed 2025 novel, The Academy. Elin will also chat with us about her journey as a writer and the adaptations of her books for various screens.

The evening will include a one-hour moderated conversation with Wendy Dodson, owner of Hummingbird Books, with a Q+A session to follow.

This event is located at the JCC in Newton, located at 333 Nahanton St.

Tickets:

$32 (includes admission + signed book), $20 (admission only)

Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets may be transferred if you are unable to attend.

About The Thoroughbreds:

Class is back in session! New York Times bestselling authors of The Academy, Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham, return with The Thoroughbreds.September at Tiffin Academy is always a heady time, especially for the senior class—“sixth formers,” in Tiffin-speak—a season of college applications and intense pressure, of partying hard and last hurrahs. As the chapel bells ring in students and staff, everyone has something to look forward to—but in the midst of the anticipation and excitement, nagging questions and dark secrets lurk beneath the surface…
Are Tiffin’s It Couple, Charley and East, on the rocks? What sparked the rift between football star Dub and his best friend Hakeem? Will Pippa Sacks, posh day student, topple the delicate social hierarchy—or wreak even worse havoc? Can Head of School Audre Robinson save her job—and the school—after a disastrous financial mistake? And what was in that email attachment Cinnamon Peters sent to Dub before she died?
Elin Hilderbrand and her daughter Shelby Cunningham answer these questions and more in The Thoroughbreds, a page-turning story about friendship, treachery, ambition, and growing up, at any age.

About Hummingbird Books:

An independent, local bookstore, Hummingbird Books is a community destination known for its extensive collection of adult and children’s books. The store features a thoughtfully curated mix of local favorites and widely loved titles, making it a magical place for readers of all ages to discover their next great book.

At Hummingbird Books, reading is more than a pastime—it’s a way to connect with new ideas, perspectives, and worlds beyond our own. In addition to its book selection, the store offers a variety of gifts, games, candy, and stationery. Hummingbird Books also hosts a range of in-store programs, including story times, author events, and book signings.