The 9th Annual Beach-Bound Book Bash kicks off summer reading season on Saturday, June 7, 2025, bringing book lovers together for a free, fun, and inspiring online literary tea. Streaming from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Pacific Time, the event is hosted by James Curtis and will broadcast live on the Books That Make You website and YouTube Channel, accessible from anywhere in the world.
Event Schedule Highlights:
Peter Gribble, the award-winning author of the “City of the Magician” series, reveals the summer reading that, as a boy, propelled him into becoming a writer
William Holst, coauthor of “Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century,” reminisces about the summer experiences of a classic composer
Bill Hulseman, author of “six to carry the casket and one to say the mass”, reads a reflective essay inspired by Gershwin—then performs the iconic piano piece that helped him rediscover joy
Kelly O’Hearn, author of the “Arcanum” series, conducts a tarot reading to check on the collective energy of the summer months
Sue William Silverman, author of “Acetylene Torch Songs,” will read a flash creative non fiction excerpt from her upcoming book, “Selected Misdemeanors,” and leave the audience with an exciting essay prompt
Sara Winokur, award-winning author of “Ivory Bones: The Lewis Chessmen Murders,” shares a short reading and takes us on a journey to faraway lands
To join the fun, connect with fellow book lovers, and get updates, visit the Beach-Bound Book Bash Facebook Group and subscribe to the YouTube channel. Engage with the community and follow the hashtags #BBBB and #BBBB2025 to be part of the online conversation no matter what social media platform you prefer.
