Join New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe and debut author Barb Bergwerf—authors and longtime friends—for "Books & Bites" as the Wild Dunes Literary Series returns to the beach!

When we gather at Wild Dunes Resort on the beautiful Isle of Palms, SC, expect a morning of “turtle-y” amazing literary fun. We’ll be celebrating the paperback release of Mary Alice’s latest novel, Where the Rivers Merge, along with Barb Bergwerf’s debut romantic political thriller, Fatal Exposure, set in part right here in the Lowcountry.

As Barb and Mary Alice talk, they will reflect on stages of life, career, family, and what's to come in new chapters of life, as only friends who have known each other more than 20 years can. 

But that's not all! Friends and fans of Mary Alice will know she is a passionate advocate for wildlife of all kinds, but especially for sea turtles. So is Barb! In fact, they first met in 1999 on the Island Turtle Team and have been best friends ever since. No gathering of these two authors would be complete if they didn't also get to put on their conservationist hats and talk turtles. Hear the story of their first meeting, the work they do with Island Turtle Team, and get fun sea turtle facts! May is the start of sea turtle season after all...

Enjoy delicious light bites and a complimentary coffee and tea bar while you listen. A cash bar will also be available. All of this and more against the backdrop of the ocean, visible from the event's location in the Indigo Room and Rooftop Bar at Sweetgrass Inn.

Each ticket includes a seat in the Indigo Room and Rooftop Bar for the conversation, light bites, coffee and tea bar, and a $5 voucher that can be used to purchase either of the featured titles at the Buxton Books pop-up shop on-site at the event.

Tickets to the event would make an excellent Mother's Day gift for any of the moms in your life! Or, treat yourself and a BFF to an early summer ‘kick-off’ before the beach season rush. Perfect for book lovers, beach lovers, and sea turtle lovers. We hope to see you there!

Please note: Tickets to this event are non-refundable.