James E. McTeer II has won the SC First Novel Prize and will launch his book in Beaufort. It's all part of the family legacy.

Hub City Press and Beaufort County Friends of the Library will host a book launch reception Saturday, May 2, for Beaufort native James E. McTeer II and his book Minnow, winner of the 2015 South Carolina First Novel Prize.

The Dataw Historic Foundation is thrilled to announce the release of its new book, Dataw, No Ordinary Place, a 112-page limited edition detailing the rich history of Dataw with over 200 images published locally by Lydia Inglett Publishing.

The popular Books Sandwiched In (BSI) series, sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort Library (FOL), will return in January 2015 with local authors, well-known community leaders, journalists and world travelers lined up as presenters at this free event.    

            With a wide-range of book selection and subject matter, including those by local authors, bestsellers and fascinating prizewinners, the series has attracted large audiences for the past 29 years.  Held at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for the Performing Arts, the series schedule also leaves time after each presentation for audience Q and A.