It’s easy to see why Elin Hilderbrand is affectionately known as the “Queen of the Beach Read.” Hilderbrand’s books feature her signature blend of romance, drama and Nantucket beach life. She is retiring after her final book, Swan Song, is published in 2024 to pursue being a book influencer. She is joined on stage by Julia Whelan, the “Queen of Audio Books,” publishing’s most sought after audiobook narrator and author of Thank You for Listening: A Novel.