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What is your favorite vacation spot?
I try never to leave Nantucket in the summer because it is so glorious. However, in the winter, it's another story. My favorite vacation spot for a winter getaway is Fremantle, Australia. Four of the past six years, my husband and I have taken our three children on the mighty journey to Fremantle and Perth (which entails 27 hours of plane time from New York). We rent a house and enjoy the beach, the weather, the town (filled with cafes and shops) and the attractions (the Perth Zoo, the aquarium, the wildlife parks where the kids can feed the kangaroos). Western Australia offers the perfect balance of laid back cosmopolitan life and sunny beach culture. I am also partial to New York City. My favorite place to eat is Bar Americain, my favorite places to shop are the 5th floor of Bergdorfs and anywhere in the West Village, and my favorite thing to do is go to art museums -- I love the MOMA, the Frick, and the Morgan Library.
What's the best book you've read on the beach?
My memory is short and my retention is bad (old age?) The best book I read on the beach this past winter was Mary and O'Neil by Justin Cronin. I also loved American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld. I like my beach books to be engaging but not heavy. As much as I adored Edgar Sawtelle, it was not a great book for the beach. It was better by the fire.
What is your favorite summer beverage?
My favorite beverage any time is Veuve Clicquot champagne. I adore it! Running a close second is lightly sweetened iced tea with fresh mint that I make myself...I pick the mint out of my backyard herb garden.

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Attention Book Clubs

If you are discussing one of Elin Hilderbrand's books in your club, don't miss this interview with Elin posted on Book-Club-Queen.com.

Posted on August 6, 2009 at 8:34am —

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Original THE CASTAWAYS Cocktail: the Surfsider

Surfsider

Mix Shake StirNamed after the town in Nantucket which is also home to Surfside beach. This cocktail is a spin on the classic Southside (2 oz. Gin, 1 oz. Lemon ½ oz. Simple, Fresh Mint) cocktail, which is a requisite cooler for any beachside vacation.


1.5 oz G Vine « Floraison » Gin
½ oz Lemon Juice… Continue

Posted on July 1, 2009 at 1:43pm —

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Discussion Questions for A SUMMER AFFAIR are now posted

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Posted on June 11, 2009 at 1:18pm — 2 Comments

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Check it out:  THE ISLAND hits bookstores July 7th. Stay tuned for LOTS more news here.
February 23
I am the author!!! This is Elin Hilderbrand checking in...I just want to say THANK YOU for reading my books!!! I have been freakishly busy doing three things: 1) raising my children (my sons are heavy into basketball season at the Boys & Girls Club)…
February 12
Claire is asked to chair a benefit, in part, because she is the former high school sweetheart of rock star Max West. But when she begins a "good-hearted" affair with the charity's Executive Director, Lockhart Dixon, emotions are pushed to the limit.
February 9
January 21
Three women arrive at the local airport, observed by Josh, a Nantucket native home from college for the summer. Burdened with small children, unwieldy straw hats, and some obvious emotional issues--all trying to escape from something.
December 31
Three women arrive at the local airport, observed by Josh, a Nantucket native home from college for the summer. Burdened with small children, unwieldy straw hats, and some obvious emotional issues--all trying to escape from something.
December 28, 2009
Hi Elin I have read all your books and always am exited to see a new one ! Just picked up The castaways and cant put it down... I spend my summers up at The River,,the St Lawrence and it reminds me alot of Nantucket.. plus I worked in NYC for years…
December 26, 2009
I was notified that I was one of the winners, but I never received anything. I wonder where my books are???? H. Schock, 835 grosstown rd stowe, pa 19464
October 25, 2009
Kindly add me to the drawing for the books and tote bag!!! What a wonderful thing to hope for!!! Thanks for making reading my most favorite thing to look forward to!!
October 20, 2009
Once again, Hilderbrand masterfully weaves an intense tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of endless summer island life.
October 15, 2009
Claire is asked to chair a benefit, in part, because she is the former high school sweetheart of rock star Max West. But when she begins a "good-hearted" affair with the charity's Executive Director, Lockhart Dixon, emotions are pushed to the limit.
October 15, 2009
Three women arrive at the local airport, observed by Josh, a Nantucket native home from college for the summer. Burdened with small children, unwieldy straw hats, and some obvious emotional issues--all trying to escape from something.
October 15, 2009
I've missed the drawing, is it possible to purcahse a bag?
October 13, 2009
Bonnie, You have to go to Nantucket. It's beautiful any time of year, and very affordable now. I just saw a house for rent in Tom Nevers with 3B/3B, share the $1K /wk cost with a few friends. My friends own it and I've stayed there quite a few times…
October 3, 2009

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