2018 Spring Book and Author Luncheon

 Charles Frazier

is the author of Cold Mountain, an international bestseller that won the National Book Award and was adapted into an Academy-Award winning film starring Nicole Kidman and Jude Law. He is also the author of the bestselling novels Thirteen Moons and Nightwoods. His long-awaited new novel, Varina, will be published in April 2018.

Joshilyn Jackson

is the New York Times Bestselling author of eight novels and a novella, including gods in Alabama, The Opposite of Everyone and most recently The Almost Sisters. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages, won SIBA’s novel of the year, four times been a #1 Book Sense Pick, twice won Georgia Author of the Year, and three times been shortlisted for the                                              Townsend prize.

 James L. Swanson

is the author of the New York Times bestseller Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer. He is an attorney and historical scholar who has written about history, the Constitution, popular culture, and other subjects for a variety of publications, including the Wall Street Journal, American Heritage,                                                 Smithsonian, and the Los Angeles Times.

 Viola Shipman

is a pen name for Wade Rouse, an award-winning memoirist who chose his name as a way to honor his grandmother, Viola Shipman. He is the internationally bestselling author of eight books. His novels include The Charm Bracelet, The Hope Chest, and his current novel, The Recipe Box. His books have been chosen three times as Indie Next Picks by the nation’s independent booksellers.

All sales are final.

Enjoy lunch while you meet and hear four New York Times Bestselling Authors.

Your actual ticket(s) may be picked up at Will Call beginning at 10:30 a.m. on May 11 at the Charleston Marriott's Crystal Ballroom entrance and will be in the name of the person who placed the order. ID may be required to claim tickets. All sales are final.