New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand, “The Queen of the Beach Read,” will be in conversation with Susan Patterson, author and wife of James Patterson, at GLAZER HALL. Hear about Elin’s beloved Nantucket novels of which The Perfect Couple, The Five-Star Weekend and The Paradise Trilogy have been optioned for TV or films. Her latest creative partnership is with her daughter, Shelby Cunningham, called The Academy, a bold shift in setting and tone delivering a dishy, page-turning novel following a cast of characters through a drama-filled year at a New England boarding school. This event is hosted in partnership with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. Since 1989, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County has partnered with schools, libraries and community organizations to help children and adults whose limited literacy affects their quality of life. The Coalition served more than 66,000 people last year. Pre-signed books will be available onsite for purchase. Tickets are available for a pre-event cocktail party with Elin Hilderbrand from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM – purchase your VIP cocktail party ticket at check out! See more about Susan Patterson as she and her bestselling author husband, James Patterson, will appear at GLAER HALL on April 15 to celebrate their latest collaboration, a new novel, The Mother-Daughter Book Club, on sale April 2026.