The USCB Center for the Arts invites book lovers from across the Lowcountry to another engaging season of Lunch With Authors, featuring a remarkable lineup of popular and best-selling authors.
As a longstanding tradition for more than twenty-five years, Lunch With Authors offers readers the unique opportunity to enjoy an in-depth conversation with celebrated writers while sharing a delicious lunch in an intimate setting. Each event includes an author presentation, audience Q&A, and book signing, giving guests the chance to connect personally with the authors behind their favorite books. The series runs from October through the spring and is held at the Belfair Clubhouse in Bluffton.
“Our Lunch With Authors series has become one of the Lowcountry’s favorite literary traditions,” said Bonnie Hargrove, Director of the USCB Center for the Arts. “Whether you’re an avid reader or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind the stories, each luncheon offers an opportunity to meet extraordinary authors in a personal setting.”
The 2026–2027 season features:
October 22, 2026: Katherine Reay – The Undercover Bookshop
November 17, 2026: Ariel Lawhon in conversation with Marybeth Mayhew Whalen– The Pirate Queen and Handle with Care
February 11, 2027: Jacqueline Friedland – Breathing Under Water
February 18, 2027: Keith Rushing – Descended
March 2, 2027: Donna Everhart – Women of a Promiscuous Nature
April 14, 2027: Michel Stone – Fig Days
Each luncheon begins at noon and includes a plated lunch, featuring a chef-curatedmenu offering meat or vegetarian options. Books will be available for purchase and signing before and after each event. Reservations must be made no later than seven days before each luncheon.
Season subscriptions and individual luncheon tickets are now on sale.
For tickets, details on the complete author lineup, and additional information, visit uscbcenterforthearts.com/lwa or call the box office at (843) 521-4145.
