Lynn Seldon
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center is honored to host the launch of local author Lynn Seldon’s new book, Pat Conroy’s Lowcountry, on Thursday, October 1st, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at 601 Bladen St. in downtown Beaufort.
The book launch is free and open to the public. A “Taste of the Lowcountry” will be served, with recipes from The Pat Conroy Cookbook: Recipes of My Life, books will be available for sale, and the author will be on hand to sign and personalize copies, with a percentage of the proceeds to be donated to the Pat Conroy Literary Center.
Part history guide of Conroy’s life spent in the Lowcountry and part literary travel guide on how locals and visitors can explore the places that inspired a lifetime of storytelling, Pat Conroy’s Lowcountry is a glimpse into the Lowcountry heart of the Southern literary legend. Seldon details the unforgettable literary and historical journey of his friend and mentor through the places, people, and traditions that shaped Conroy’s enduring connection to the Lowcountry.
About the Book
From the tidal marshes and historic streets of Charleston to the quiet charm of Beaufort, readers are invited to explore the
places that inspired Pat Conroy’s novels and films. This engaging history and travel narrative highlights the region’s rich heritage, coastal beauty, and vibrant culture while tracing the author’s deep personal connection to the communities he called home. Follow the path through beloved Lowcountry destinations including Fripp Island, St. Helena Island, and Daufuskie Island—locations that appear frequently in Conroy’s novels and memoirs. Along the way, this guide highlights historic landmarks, Gullah Geechee heritage, scenic waterways, renowned coastal cuisine, and authentic local experiences that continue to define this extraordinary region. Perfect for fans of Southern literature, Lowcountry history enthusiasts, and travelers seeking meaningful cultural exploration, the book provides recommendations for sightseeing, dining, and accommodations across the coastal South Carolina landscape. The book also features a foreword by Conroy’s widow, novelist Cassandra King, and an afterword by Conroy’s brother, poet Tim Conroy.
“I’m deeply grateful to Lynn Seldon for the opportunity to take this journey again and to rediscover the enchantment of the Lowcountry. Whether you’ve lived here all your life, discovered it on your travels, or have yet to see the place Pat Conroy called home, you’re in for a treat. The places described here, the food prepared and served, the stories shared, and the history revealed are all dear to me and will always remain so.
–Cassandra King, author of Tell Me a Story: My Life with Pat Conroy and many other books
About the Author
Novelists Pat Conroy and Cassandra King at their home, along with writer Lynn Seldon and his wife, Cele
Lynn Seldon is a veteran travel journalist who has written for Southern
Living, Garden & Gun, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and hundreds of other print and online publications. He has also authored or co-authored more than a half dozen books, including 100 Things to Do in the South Carolina Lowcountry Before You Die, 100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die, and 100 Things to Do in Savannah Before You Die (with Cele Seldon); Our Vanishing Americana: A South Carolina Portrait (with Cele Seldon and Mike Lassiter); and Virginia’s Ring and Carolina’s Ring, the first two novels of his “Ring Trilogy.” Seldon’s friend and mentor Pat Conroy called Virginia’s Ring “a triumph and a tour de force.” Seldon and his wife, fellow travel journalist Cele Seldon, are proud to call Beaufort home.
To learn more about the event or the Pat Conroy Literary Center, visit www.patconroyliterarycenter.org.
