Books, Beach, & Beyond
Join Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 30 titles and the “Queen of the Beach Reads,” and Tim Ehrenberg, creator of the popular Tim Talks Books, as they talk shop and host spirited discussions with special guests from bestselling and internationally recognized authors, to publishing industry insiders, to local island legends who feature prominently in Hilderbrand’s prolific Nantucket stories. From what it’s like to take a book to the screen to the intricacies and intimate details of an author’s writing process, Hilderbrand and Ehrenberg take listeners on an exciting (and amusing) journey each episode, bringing books to life in a brand-new way in this podcast presented by N Magazine. A special thank you to our Season 2 Premier Sponsors: Nantucket Book Partners, Book of the Month, The Nantucket Hotel, Cartolina, and Triple Eight Distillery.
Books, Beach, & Beyond
Kevin Kwan
Kevin Kwan is the author of the international bestsellers Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend, Rich People Problems, Sex and Vanity and new this year, Lies and Weddings. Elin, Tim, and Kevin tell us some of their favorite scenes in literature and some personal funny wedding stories, discuss Kevin’s upbringing in Singapore and origin story as a writer, and the Hollywood adaptation of Kevin’s debut, Crazy Rich Asians. They highlight the artistry that is Kevin’s newest novel Lies & Weddings and how it weaves together fashion, art, scandal, travel, and satire in one of the most entertaining reads of the year. As one of Time Magazine’s most influential people, we hear what Kevin hopes he is influencing in today’s world and his "speed round" of favorite books, fashion designers, art museums, and travel destinations.
A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:
Nantucket Book Partners
Erica Wilson
Kevin Kwan's Reading List:
- Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
- China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan
- Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan
- Sex & Vanity by Kevin Kwan
- Lies & Weddings by Kevin Kwan
What else are we reading in this episode:
- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
- Harry Potter Series by J K Rowling
- Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand
- Franny and Zooey by J D Salinger
- Mrs Everything by Jennifer Weiner
- Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh
- The Wishing Chair by Enid Blyton
- The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton
- The Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin Dunne
- Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
Other Authors Mentioned:
Amy Tan, Lisa See
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