Good books and beach days come together during Seabrook’s Beachside Author Series, returning for its fourth year with monthly author events from September 2026 through May 2027. Over the years, the series has welcomed more than 30 award-winning and bestselling authors from the Pacific Northwest and across the country, bringing readers together through stories, conversation, and a shared love of books.
Hosted by Seabrook and Joie De Livres, each event offers a chance to hear directly from featured guests, ask questions, discover new books, and stick around for a signing. From fiction and design to art, travel, food and drink, and more, every appearance brings a different perspective to the series.
2026–2027 Beachside Author Series
Jeff Alworth | September 26, 2026
Award-winning beer writer Jeff Alworth joins the series during Bigfoot Brewfest with an exclusive VIP appearance at Rising Tide. The author of The Beer Bible and other books exploring beer and brewing, Jeff brings more than two decades of experience writing, teaching, and leading conversations about the craft.
Jeff Burlingame | October 24, 2026
Award-winning Pacific Northwest author and journalist Jeff Burlingame returns to Seabrook for his second Beachside Author Series appearance. His latest book, Moon Olympic Peninsula: With Olympic National Park, explores the beaches, rainforests, trails, communities, and adventures found throughout one of Washington’s most iconic regions.
Marie Bostwick | November 21, 2026
New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Bostwick joins the series with The Book Club for Troublesome Women, a historical novel about friendship, books, and four women beginning to question what they want from their lives in early 1960s America.
Sheila Roberts | December 12, 2026
Celebrate the season with USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author Sheila Roberts and her newest holiday novel, Have Yourself a Merry Little Meltdown. Her latest story brings together family, romance, secrets, and plenty of seasonal chaos in a cozy Christmas read set in Washington.
Lauren Gallow | January 30, 2027
Seattle-based design writer Lauren Gallow joins Stephen Poulakos, Seabrook’s VP of Town Planning & Design, for a conversation about Pacific Northwest architecture and design. Lauren’s new book, New Northwest: Residential Architecture in the Evergreen State, explores a new generation of homes across Washington.
Gregg Olsen | February 13, 2027
#1 New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen brings his gripping true crime storytelling to Seabrook for a special Valentine’s weekend appearance. Known for his extensive research and compelling accounts of real-life mysteries, Gregg will share insights into his writing career, the investigations behind his books, and the stories that have captivated readers around the world.
Emily Lex | March 6, 2027
Watercolor artist, illustrator, and author Emily Lex brings her love of everyday creativity to Seabrook for an inspiring afternoon of art and conversation. Known for her beautiful watercolor illustrations and popular painting workbooks, Emily will share a look into her creative process, the inspiration behind her work, and the joy of making room for art in everyday life.
Children’s Author Showcase | April 17, 2027
Four award-winning children’s book authors come together for a special celebration of stories, illustration, and imagination. Martha Brockenbrough, Amy Hevron, Corinna Luyken, and Suzanne Kaufman will introduce young readers to the wonderful world of children’s literature, with featured books exploring everything from ocean habitats and hidden ecosystems to friendship, community, and the beauty of nature.
Brenna Estrada | May 8, 2027
Flower farmer and author Brenna Estrada brings the colorful world of pansies to Seabrook for a special Mother’s Day weekend event. Featuring her award-winning book Pansies and two workshop sessions, Brenna will share her passion for these often-overlooked flowers, their extraordinary varieties, and the inspiration behind her work at Three Brothers Blooms. It’s a fitting, flower-filled finale to this season’s Beachside Author Series.
An Afternoon for Book Lovers
While every author brings something different to Seabrook, the series is designed around the same simple idea: creating space for good conversations and connections through books.
Most events include an author conversation or presentation, audience Q&A, book signing, small bites and beverages, with featured books available for purchase through Joie De Livres. Event times, locations, and experiences vary, so check the individual event pages for details.
