Charleston Porch Talks featuring Elin Hilderbrand

Name: Charleston Porch Talks featuring Elin Hilderbrand
Start: 2025-09-18T18:30:00-04:00
Location: The Sottile Theatre

Schedule

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Sottile Theatre | Charleston, SC

Charleston Porch Talks featuring Elin Hilderbrand
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. | Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.
Location: College of Charleston’s Sottile Theatre | 44 George St. | Downtown Charleston
Join us for an unforgettable evening with bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand at College of Charleston's historic Sottile Theatre. Known as the "queen of beach reads," Hilderbrand is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose Nantucket-set novels have enchanted millions of readers worldwide. Her work recently gained new acclaim when "The Perfect Couple" was adapted into a hit Netflix limited series starring Nicole Kidman. Now she’s back, and this time she’s taking on academia in her new novel, the first she’s co-written with her daughter Shelby Cunningham, set at a New England boarding school. Hilderbrand will share insights on this debut collaboration and fresh new setting.
Unlike traditional speaker events, Charleston Porch Talks creates authentic dialogue where audiences witness genuine storytelling and the creative process that shapes their craft. You'll hear personal insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and inspiration that resonates with readers of all kinds—all within the warm, conversational atmosphere that makes these events truly special.
Tickets:
$55 VIP includes preferred seating + Autographed copy of The Academy hardback book + and exclusive access to a VIP Meet & Greet at 5:00 p.m. (Times subject to change)
$35 General Admission + Autographed copy of The Academy hardback book
$25 General Admission
Charleston Porch Talks is the inaugural speaker series of The Post and Courier's Journalism Preservation Society, a membership-driven community where citizens ensure South Carolina gets the investigative reporting it deserves. All proceeds support The Post and Courier's Public Service & Investigative Fund, ensuring that vital investigative reporting continues to thrive in South Carolina. The Post and Courier is pleased to partner with Buxton Books for Charleston Porch Talks. Buxton Books is Charleston’s event focused independent bookstore. Visit them at 160 King Street or online at buxtonbooks.com.
A selection of Hilderbrand's bestselling books will be available for purchase at the event from Buxton Books.
About Charleston Porch Talks
Charleston Porch Talks brings together acclaimed thought leaders and The Post and Courier's award-winning journalists for in-depth conversations that focus on ideas and storytelling rather than traditional presentations. Each event offers audiences a front-row seat to meaningful dialogue, guided by the same curiosity and dedication to truth that drives our newsroom. Charleston Porch Talks connects directly to The Post and Courier's Journalism Preservation Society, where members receive priority access to events while directly funding the public service journalism that keeps our communities informed and accountable.