Dorothea Benton Frank is Coming to Book Club Girl on Air!

I'm thrilled to announce that on May 12th, bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank will join us on Book Club Girl on Air to discuss her newest book in paperback, Return to Sullivan's Island.

In Return to Sullivans Island, Dorothea Benton Frank revisits the enchanted landscape of South Carolina’s Lowcountry made famous in her beloved New York Times bestseller Sullivans Island. Frank focuses on the next generation of Hamiltons and Hayes, earning high praise from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, which writes, “Frank brings to vivid life the rich landscape and its unpretentious folks….A reader need only close her eyes for a moment to feel that thick-sticky heat, smell the wild salt marshes.”

Newly graduated from college, Beth Hayes must put all her grand ambitions on hold when the family elders elect her to house-sit the Island Gamble, ghosts and all. Instead of conquering new worlds, Beth will rest and rejuvenate while basking in memory and the magic of white clapboards and shimmering blue waters. But there is much about life and her family's past that she does not yet understand—and her simple plans begin unraveling with the intrusion of developer Max Mitchell. Still, everything here happens for a reason—and disappointment, betrayal, even tragedy are more easily handled when surrounded by loving family and loyal friends.

 

I can't wait for this show. Browse inside the book, check out the reading group guide and set your reminder for the show on May 12th at 7 pm ET. The first ten people who comment that they'd like to participate in the show on the 12th will receive a free copy of the book to read in preparation.

Comments

[Sandra]

I'd like to participate!

[kathy]

I love Ms. Frank's books!! Would love to participate on the 12th.

[Melissa C]

I would love to participate in May!

[Kate]

This sounds like a great read. Please count me in!

[Melissa]

I'd love to participate.

[Missy Hatfield]

I would love to read this book and participate in the show!

[Delia]

I would love to participate! Sounds like an awesome book.

[anne]

Thanks for this lovely book. I would participate.

[Jessica]

Awesome! Thank you!

[Julie]

This is great! I've been a fan of Frank's for years. Love her books! Good job, Book Club Girl :)

[debbie]

One of my favorite authors, would love to to join in if there are any books left.
Thanks
Debbie

[Pam]

I would love to participate-my absolutely fav author!!

[Betsy Bryant Alln]

I can't wait to participate nor can I wait for the next book!

[Debbie]

I would absolutely love to participate in this! She is definitely one of my favorite authors and she writes books that I can get lost in!

[Jane]

I guess we commented in the wrong place... we put it on FaceBook... I'd still love to participate... I love your books.

[Rachelle Boan]

I'd love to participate. I'm a SC girl myself. I commented on Facebook about getting the book. I truly hope there are some copies left and that I'm chosen to participate. Thank you for your consideration.

[Tricia Wilson]

Looks like I missed the free book. But I would still love to participate!

[Libby Emond]

I treasure each and every book Ms Frank has written. I missed the promo book as well, but I would also love to participate.

[Sean Coughlin]

A very nice website bookclubgirl! You and I share several favorite authors, with Dorothea Benton Frank being just an example. For anyone who can do it, I strongly suggest going to a signing to meet her. She is a very gracious and charming woman, even when she's "pickpocketing" you! (Somewhat of a long story lol). Keep up the good work, and if I'm your first male follower of your site, I'm proud to be so!