Books, Beach, & Beyond

Elin Hilderbrand, Tim Ehrenberg

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Booking Overview

Books, Beach, & Beyond pairs bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand with publishing- and book-culture commentator Tim Ehrenberg for author-focused conversations that go beyond plot—covering writing process, publishing craft, and the industry behind the books. The show is a strong fit for PR teams representing mainstream, internationally known literary and commercial fiction authors and bookstore/reading community leaders.

Metrics

Episodes: 42

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Contact Information

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Host

Elin Hilderbrand - Elin Hilderbrand is a #1 New York Times bestselling author with 30 published titles, widely known as a leading writer of “beach reads,” particularly associated with her Nantucket-set fiction.

Tim Ehrenberg - Tim Ehrenberg is the creator of Tim Talks Books, a popular book-focused platform/commentary space that brings publishing and reading culture to mainstream audiences.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Best-selling or widely recognized authors (often with major mainstream titles), bookstore owners/operators, and prominent book influencers/insiders with meaningful audience reach. Guests are typically tied to current releases, but the show also values strong insights into craft, research, and reading culture.
Required Achievements:  
New York Times or major mainstream bestseller status, Internationally recognized literary/commercial publishing impact, Ownership/leadership of a prominent bookstore, Large audience presence as a book influencer, Major media attention or adaptations/large cultural footprint

Recent Guest Discussions

Emma Straub - Novel Research And Writing; Themes; Reading Recommendations.

Ann Patchett - Bookstores And Ownership; Research And Creative Process; Favorite Books; Discussion Of New Book Title Themes.

Brady Lockerby - Influencer Origins And Workflow; Advice For Emerging Influencers; Reading Recommendations And Favorites.

Katie Shober - Influencer Origins And Workflow; Advice For Emerging Influencers; Reading Recommendations And Favorites.

Dan Brown - New Novel Discussion; Consciousness/afterlife Themes; International Tour; Character And Broader Cultural Impact.

Recent Topics

Books, Authors, Publishing, Literary Fiction, Commercial Fiction

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Books, Beach, & Beyond
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Ann Patchett & Emma Straub

June 02, 2026

Elin Hilderbrand and Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books are back for Season 4 of Books, Beach, & Beyond! The two co-hosts update listeners on their years so far and then introduce returning guests Ann Patchett and Emma Straub, both bookstore owners (Parnassus Books in Nashville, TN, and Books Are Magic in Brooklyn, NY), and both with new books this year. The four talk about bookstores from childhood, what it’s like owning a bookstore, and their favorite books of 2026 so far. They dive into ...

Season 3 Wrap-Up with Brady Lockerby and Katie Shober

December 03, 2025

Elin and Tim end Season 3 of Books, Beach, & Beyond with two of their favorite book influencers: Katie Shober of @beachreadsandbubbly and Brady Lockerby @bradylockerby. Tim and Elin recap all seasons of the podcast by getting to know Katie and Brady as readers with a long list of reading recommendations. Then they dig into how Katie and Brady started as social media influencers, how their day works, what they do when they don’t like a book, their advice for emerging influencers, and their...

Dan Brown

November 05, 2025

Please welcome to Books, Beach, & Beyond Dan Brown, the author of nine #1 bestselling novels, including The Da Vinci Code, which has become one of the bestselling books of all time, as well as Origin, Inferno, The Lost Symbol, and Angels & Demons. His thrillers have captivated readers worldwide and been the subject of intellectual debate and speculation. Your co-hosts and Dan discuss his newest #1 bestselling novel The Secret of Secrets, the mystical city of Prague, his epic internati...

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