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EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 26 MIN

Mother-daughter bonding? How about writing a novel together

from The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing

Elin Hilderbrand is known as the Queen of the Beach Read. She’s sold millions of novels that transport readers to sun, sand and wishes fulfilled. Nantucket was the backdrop for most of her novels, until now. She’s left the island behind in her latest book title The Academy, which she co-wrote with her daughter, Shelby Cunningham. She'll talk about what it was like working with her daughter, and share some of the most influential books in her life.Books discussed on this week's show include:Franny & Zooey by JD SalingerEnglish Patient by Michael OndaatjeRobber Bride by Margaret AtwoodLuster by Raven LeilaniThe Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham

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