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- Sullivan's Island 590 copies, 14 reviews
- Pawleys Island 425 copies, 9 reviews
- Plantation 423 copies, 8 reviews
- Isle of Palms 417 copies, 10 reviews
- Shem Creek 407 copies, 13 reviews
- Bulls Island 399 copies, 31 reviews
- The Land of Mango Sunsets 358 copies, 10 reviews
- Full of Grace 357 copies, 8 reviews
- Return to Sullivans Island 273 copies, 14 reviews
- Lowcountry Summer 239 copies, 34 reviews
- Folly Beach: A Lowcountry Tale (Lowcountry Tales) 221 copies, 17 reviews
- The Christmas Pearl 205 copies, 12 reviews
- Porch Lights 164 copies, 10 reviews
- The Last Original Wife: A Novel 28 copies, 3 reviews
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Dorothea Benton Frank has 3 upcoming events.  Dorothea Benton Frank Barrington Books is proud to host NYTimes Bestselling author, Dorothea Benton Frank for her 'coastal' stop on the national book tour promoting her new book, " The Last Original Wife" (June 2013 release). More details to come, save the date! Location: Street: 184 County Rd City: Barrington, Province: Rhode Island Postal Code: 02806 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
 Dorothea Benton Frank, The Last Original Wife Dorothea Benton Frank dissects a successful marriage in a tale of wit, charm, and Southern atmosphere. Leslie Carter is The Last Original Wife among her husband’s group of cronies. They have all traded in their first wives for younger, blonde, and more enhanced models. Leslie is proud of the longevity of her marriage, until she is golfing with her husband and slips into a manhole … and nobody realizes she is gone. Recognizing the sham of her life, Leslie sets out reclaim the strong, vibrant, sexy woman she was meant to be. Frank is the New York Times-bestselling author Sullivan’s Island; Plantation; Isle of Palms; Folly Beach; and Porch Lights. She is an avid cook, enjoys fly fishing, reading and travel, and is a frequent speaker on the creative process for students of all ages. She divides her time between the South Carolina Lowcountry and New Jersey. (jasbro)… (more)
 Dorothea Benton Frank -- The Last Original Wife -- Gables Leslie Anne Greene Carter is The Last Original Wife among her husband Wesley’s wildly successful Atlanta social set. His cronies have all traded in the mothers of their children they promised to love and cherish—’til death did them part—for tanned and toned young Barbie brides. If losing the social life and close friends she adored wasn’t painful enough, a series of setbacks shake Les’s world and push her to the edge. She’s had enough of playing the good wife to a husband who thinks he’s doing her a favor by keeping her around. She’s not going to waste another minute on people she doesn’t care to know. Now, she’s going to take some time for herself—in the familiar comforts and stunning beauty of Charleston, her beloved hometown. In her brother’s stately historic home, she’s going to reclaim the carefree girl who spent lazy summers sharing steamy kisses with her first love on Sullivans Island. Along Charleston’s live oak- and palmetto-lined cobblestone streets, under the Lowcountry’s dazzling blue sky, Les will indulge herself with icy cocktails, warm laughter, divine temptation and bittersweet memories. Daring to listen to her inner voice, she will realize what she wants . . . and find the life of which she’s always dreamed.
Told in the alternating voices of Les and Wes, The Last Original Wife is classic Dorothea Benton Frank: an intoxicating tale of family, friendship, self-discovery, and love, that is as salty as a Lowcountry breeze and as invigorating as a dip in Carolina waters on a sizzling summer day.
About the Author
Dorothea Benton Frank is the New York Times bestselling author of Bulls Island, The Christmas Pearl, The Land of Mango Sunsets, Full of Grace, Pawleys Island, Shem Creek, Isle of Palms, and Sullivan's Island.
Before she began her writing career, Ms. Frank was involved extensively in the arts and education, and in raising awareness and funding for various nonprofits in New Jersey and New York. At the present time she serves on the boards of The South Carolina Historical Society and The South Carolina Coastal Conservation League.
The author, who was born and raised on Sullivan's Island in South Carolina, currently divides her time between New Jersey and South Carolina.
Location: Street: 265 Aragon Ave City: Coral Gables, Province: Florida Postal Code: 33134-5008 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
Dorothea Benton Frank has 14 past events. (show) 2013 Southern Voices Festival: Author Conference The Hoover Public Library is presenting an Authors Conference. The following authors will be present. After the afternoon conference sessions, the authors will be available for book signings. Wiley CashWiley Cash is a native of western North Carolina, a region that plays a critical role in his debut novel, A Land More Kind Than Home. A literary mystery surrounding the death of a young autistic boy during a church healing service, the book has garnered much critical acclaim and was listed as a New York Times Editor’s Choice and Southern Indie Booksellers Allliance Pick. The Washington Post calls Wiley Cash a “promising new voice to Southern fiction.”
Dorothea Benton Frank Dorothea Benton Frank is The New York Times best-selling author of 13 novels including Lowcountry Summer, Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island. Born and raised on Sullivan’s Island, Mrs. Frank is known for her eloquent descriptions of the South Carolina lowcountry. Her latest novel, Porch Lights, is the story of a woman who returns to her childhood home for healing when her husband, a fireman, is killed in the line of duty. Filled with pluff mud, palmetto fronds and ocean breeze, the novel combines themes of love, loss, grief, motherhood and friendship.
Ron Rash Ron Rash is a novelist, poet, short story writer and Southern Voices alumnus. In 2008, Rash’s fourth novel Serena received wide accolades and was named as Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2008, listed to The New York Times’ 10 Favorite Books of 2008 and was a finalist for the 2009 Pen/Faulkner Award. According to Pat Conroy, Serena catapulted Rash to “the front ranks of the best American novelists.” In 2013, Serena will make its debut on the silver screen starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper as Serena and George Pemberton.
Grant Jerkins Grant Jerkins has published three novels, including the Southern gothic coming of age story, At the End of the Road and The Ninth Step. Each of these novels primarily focus on the dark side of humanity—prompting The Washington Post to remark, “You have to admire the purity of Jerkins’s writing: He’s determined to peer into the darkness and tell us exactly what he sees.” Pegged by The New York Times as a “well-fashioned study in abnormal psychology,” his debut novel A Very Simple Crime has been optioned for a film.
Tayari Jones Tayari Jones is the author of three novels including Leaving Atlanta, The Untelling and most recently, The Silver Sparrow, which follows two daughters, one public and one secret, who meet and become friends. The powerful, explosive novel has received overwhelming praise from the media, readers and booksellers alike. Named to O, The Oprah Magazine’s Favorite Books of 2011 and Library Journal’s Top Ten Best Books of 2011, Michele Norris described the book as “a complicated, heartbreaking and very rich story” on NPR’s All Things Considered.
Michel Stone Michel Stone’s debut novel The Iguana Tree is the suspenseful saga of Lilia and Hector, who separately make their way from Mexico into the United States, seeking work in the Carolinas and a home for their infant daughter. Kirkus Review compared the novel to the work of John Steinbeck, and it received a starred review from Publishers Weekly and a 2012 “Okra Pick” from the Southern Independent Bookseller’s Association.
Wendy Wax Wendy Wax has written eight novels, including Ocean Beach, Single in Suburbia, Magnolia Wednesdays, and the Romance Writers of America RITA Award finalist, The Accidental Bestseller. Her latest novel, Ocean Beach is the sequel to Ten Beach Road, the story of three strangers who form a unique friendship when they are forced to unite with a common purpose: restore an aged Florida vacation home and regain their stolen fortune. (clong)… (more)
Book Your Lunch with Dorothea Benton Frank Dorothea Benton Frank discusses Porch Lights. Book Your Lunch with bestselling South Carolina author Dorothea Benton Frank on Thursday, June 14th, from 12-2 pm at Thornblade Club in Greer. Tickets are $55 each* and must be purchased in advance at http://www.bookyourlunch.com or by calling Fiction Addiction at 864-675-0540. The luncheon tickets must be purchased in advance. The featured author will read from their work (or give a 20-minute talk), followed by a Q&A session, a delicious lunch, and then an onsite book-signing session with the author. Books may be purchased from Fiction Addiction in advance or during the event. Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today! Bestselling South Carolina author Dorothea Benton Frank is back with her latest Lowcountry novel, Porch Lights (William Morrow, hardcover, $25.99, releases 6/12/12). *Please note that the ticket price for this event includes one hardcover copy of Porch Lights (the book can be picked up at Fiction Addiction when it releases on June 12th, or we can bring it to the event for you). Dorothea Benton Frank spins a tale that brims with the warmth, charm, heart, and humor that has become her trademark. Porch Lights is a stirring, emotionally rich multigenerational story - a poignant tale of life, love, and transformation - as a nurse, returning to Sullivans Island from the Iraq war, finds her life has been irrevocably altered by tragedy and now must rediscover love and purpose with the help of her son and aging mother. An evocative visit to enchanting Sullivans Island with its unique pluff mud beaches, palmettos, and colorful local lore - a novel filled with unforgettable characters and enlivened by tales of the notorious Blackbeard and his bloodthirsty pirate crew and eerie Edgar Allen Poe stories - Porch Lights stands tall among the very best works of not only Dottie Frank, but of Anne Rivers Siddons, Rebecca Wells, Pat Conroy, and other masters of the modern Southern novel. Dorothea Benton Frank is the New York Times bestselling author of Folly Beach, Lowcountry Summer, Return to Sullivans Island, Bulls Island, The Land of Mango Sunsets, The Christmas Pearl, Full of Grace, Pawleys Island, Shem Creek, Isle of Palms, Plantation, and Sullivan's Island. Ms. Frank has appeared on NBC's Today Show, Parker Ladd's Book Talk, and many local network affiliated television stations. She is a frequent speaker on creative writing and the creative process for students of all ages and in private venues such as the National Arts Club, the Junior League of New York, Friends of the Library organizations, and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. She has also been a guest speaker at the South Carolina Book Festival, Novello, North Carolina's Festival of Books, and the Book and Author annual event in Charleston, SC, sponsored by the Post & Courier. Before she began her writing career, Ms. Frank was involved extensively in the arts and education, and in raising awareness and funding for various non-profits in New Jersey and New York. At the present time, she serves on the Board of the South Carolina Historical Society. She has served as a trustee of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, NY, Music Theater Group NY, and on the Board of Trustees of the Drumthwacket Foundation. Past board service includes The New Jersey Chamber Music Society, Whole Theater, Dance NJ, American Stage Company, and Senior Care of Montclair. As a volunteer fundraiser, she has planned events for Bloomfield College, The Montclair Kimberley Academy, Unity Concerts, and The National Governor's Association. She has held appointments to the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the New Jersey Cultural Trust. The author, who was born and raised on Sullivans Island in South Carolina and has been married "forever" to Peter Frank, currently divides her time between New Jersey and the Lowcountry of South Carolina. If you cannot make the event, you can reserve a personalized copy of any of Ms. Frank's books by contacting Fiction Addiction in advance at 864-675-0540 or at info@fiction-addiction.com. (fictionaddiction-sc)… (more)
Dorothea Benton Frank Dorothea Benton Frank discusses Folly Beach. Of course she loved Woodstock last summer and wants to come back! Experience the wild beauty and sultry magic of New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank's Carolina Lowcountry—where the pull of family is as powerful as the ocean tides and love can strike faster than lightning in summer ... Folly Beach. Filled with the irresistible charm, saucy wit, and lush atmosphere that have won her the devotion of fans and propelled her books to bestsellerdom, Folly Beach is vintage Dorothea Benton Frank. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details, because this is one event you won’t want to miss. (jasbro)… (more)
Book Your Lunch with Dorothea Benton Frank Dorothea Benton Frank discusses Folly Beach. Book Your Lunch with bestselling Southern author Dorothea Benton Frank on Thursday, June 16th from 12-2 pm at the Greenville Country Club. Tickets are $55 each and must be purchased in advance at http://www.bookyourlunch.com or by calling Fiction Addiction at 864-675-0540. The ticket price for this event includes one copy of the author's newest hardcover release, Folly Beach. Each Book Your Lunch event includes a 20-minute reading or talk by the author, a Q&A session with the audience, a delicious lunch, and an onsite booksigning session. Additional books may be purchased from Fiction Addiction at or prior to the event. Bestselling South Carolina author Dorothea Benton Frank is back with her latest Lowcountry Novel, Folly Beach (William Morrow, hardcover, $25.99). The perennial New York Times bestselling author enchants readers with a heart-warming tale of loss, acceptance, family, and love--as a woman returns to the past to find her future. Cate enjoyed South Carolina's Folly Beach as a child, but when she returns as an adult, she's not just widowed, but broke after her faithless husband wrecked their finances. Still, she slowly opens herself to the possibilities. The $55 ticket price for this event includes one hardcover copy of Folly Beach, in addition to lunch. The author will sign an unlimited number of copies of Folly Beach and a reasonable amount of backlist books per person, as time permits. If you cannot make the event, you can reserve a personalized copy of any of Ms. Frank's books by contacting Fiction Addiction in advance at 864-675-0540 or at info@fiction-addiction.com. (fictionaddiction-sc)… (more)
DOROTHEA BENTON FRANK - Time For LOW COUNTRY SUMMER Dorothea Benton Frank reads from Lowcountry Summer. Dorothea Benton Frank, a native of Sullivan's Island, brings us her new LOW COUNTRY SUMMER. She returns to the South Carolina Lowcountry in this sequel to PLANTATION. Can’t make it? To request a signed or personalized copy, call 828-1588 or 1-800-672-6789 or contact orders@quailridgebooks.com (at least 48 hours in advance for email) to check availability. (goddesspt2)… (more)
Dorothea Benton Frank and FoxTale's Third Birthday! Dorothea Benton Frank reads from Lowcountry Summer: A Plantation Novel. That's right! Dotty Benton Frank will be here to help us celebrate our third anniversary as we help her celebrate the publication of her latest novel, Lowcountry Summer: A Plantation Novel. We've had so many requests for Frank, we just know this will be a fantastic event! It's the perfect time to support your favorite indie!! (jasbro)… (more)
Dorothea Benton Frank Dorothea Benton Frank reads from Lowcountry Summer: A Plantation Novel. New York Times bestselling author of Return to Sullivans Island, Bulls Island, The Christmas Pearl, The Land of Mango Sunsets and many others, has written the sequel to Plantation. When Caroline Wimbley Levine returned to Tall Pines Plantation, she never expected to make peace with long-buried truths about herself and her family. The Queen of Tall Pines, her late mother, was a force of nature, but now she is gone, leaving Caroline and the rest of the family uncertain of who will take her place. In the lush South Carolina countryside, old hurts, betrayals, and dark secrets will surface, and a new generation will rise along the banks of the Edisto River. In her novels, Frank, a native of the South, captures the beauty, atmosphere, characters and the eccentricities of life in this area. (jasbro)… (more)
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