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Books, Beach, & Beyond

Elin Hilderbrand, Tim Ehrenberg

Booking Overview

An author-led literary interview show focused on writing, publishing, books, and screen adaptations, with recurring guests who are bestselling or internationally recognized authors and occasional publishing or local-interest figures. Credible pitches include prominent authors with a current book, publishing professionals with distinctive industry expertise, and screen-adaptation experts; booking difficulty is very high because recent guests are established bestselling authors.

Metrics

Episodes: 51

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

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Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

emmeduncan@n-magazine.com

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Host

Elin Hilderbrand - #1 New York Times bestselling author of 30 titles, widely known for her beach-read fiction set in Nantucket.

Tim Ehrenberg - Creator of Tim Talks Books and a book-focused commentator who regularly discusses authors, publishing, and reading.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established bestselling authors, internationally recognized writers, publishing-industry insiders, or notable figures connected to books, adaptations, and Nantucket culture. Guests typically have a current or recently released book or a substantial professional body of work.
Required Achievements:  
New York Times or international bestselling books, Long-established fiction or nonfiction publishing careers, Major book-to-screen adaptations, Recognized publishing or literary-industry expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Susan Solie Patterson - Co-writing, Book Clubs, Writing Origins, And The Process Behind The Mother Daughter Book Club.

James Patterson - Book Clubs, Co-writing, Writing Origins, Character Development, Food And Story, And The Process Behind The Mother Daughter Book Club.

Alice Hoffman - Writing Beginnings, First Pages, The Writing Process, Witches Of Cambridge, Practical Magic Adaptations, And Supporting Breast Cancer Research.

Harlan Coben - Memoir, Point Of View, Research, Plot Construction, Writing With Reese Witherspoon, And Book-to-screen Adaptations.

Anna Quindlen - Writing Origins, Reading And Writing, Narrative Structure, More Than Enough, Nonfiction Themes In Fiction, And Reading Recommendations.

Recent Topics

Literature, Publishing, Fiction, Book Clubs, Film Adaptations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Books, Beach, & Beyond
:

James and Susan Patterson

September 22, 2026

James and Susan Patterson are the co-authors of The Mother Daughter Book Club recently on shelves this summer. James Patterson is one of the most popular storytellers of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross and has co authored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton.Susan Solie Patterson has a Bachelor of Science/Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she was also an All-American swimmer. ...

Alice Hoffman

September 08, 2026

Alice Hoffman is the author of more than thirty works of fiction, including the Practical Magic series. We start this episode talking about beginnings and our favorite first pages of books. The three discuss how Alice got her start as a writer, the magic in Alice’s novels and the magic of books, moving in and living with school roommates, her new novel Witches of Cambridge, Anne Frank, her Best Dog in the World anthology and our love of our dogs, the Practical Magic movie and the upcoming seq...

Harlan Coben

August 25, 2026

Harlan Coben joins Books, Beach, & Beyond this week for such an entertaining conversation about reading and writing. Harlan is a #1 best-selling author and one of the world’s leading storytellers, and one of Tim's auto-buy authors. His thirty-eight suspense novels are published in forty six languages and have been number one bestsellers in more than a dozen countries. Your hosts talk with him about his new memoir Plot Twist along with topics like point of view, Harlan’s take on resea...

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Frequently asked questions

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Books, Beach, & Beyond
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How do I get in touch with Books, Beach, & Beyond?

Books, Beach, & Beyond is hosted by Elin Hilderbrand and Tim Ehrenberg. Its publicly listed email is emmeduncan@n-magazine.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Books, Beach, & Beyond?

The publicly listed email for Books, Beach, & Beyond: emmeduncan@n-magazine.com.

How many listeners does Books, Beach, & Beyond have?

Podseeker estimates Books, Beach, & Beyond reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Books, Beach, & Beyond?

Books, Beach, & Beyond typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established bestselling authors, internationally recognized writers, publishing-industry insiders, or notable figures connected to books, adaptations, and Nantucket culture. Guests typically have a current or recently released book or a substantial professional body of work. Common among recent guests: New York Times or international bestselling books; Long-established fiction or nonfiction publishing careers; Major book-to-screen adaptations. Recent guests include Susan Solie Patterson, James Patterson, and Alice Hoffman.

How hard is it to get booked on Books, Beach, & Beyond?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Books, Beach, & Beyond cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Publishing, Fiction, Book Clubs, and Film Adaptations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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