2023 Celebrity Author Gala Featuring New York Times Best-Selling & Award-Winning Authors

Celebrity Authors

​David Baldacci, NYT best-seller and AIBF Honorary Chair

Kate Quinn, NYT best-seller known for her works of historical fiction

Scott Turow, NYT best-seller and lawyer; author of 14 bestselling works

Jeannette Walls, NYT best-seller and journalist; author of The Glass Castle and other works

Event Schedule

6:00 - 7:00 pm: Open-Bar Cocktail Reception with Celebrity Authors
7:00 - 7:45 pm: Seated Dinner with Live Auction
7:45 - 8:45 pm: Scott Turow Featured Author Discussion and Q&A
8:45 pm: Celebrity Author Book Signing

We welcome literary stars to our island for an elegant evening of fine food, drink, entertainment and our legendary live auction.

Gala tickets are $225 per person.   

We have a select number of Celebrity Author table tickets available for $525 per person.

You can add a Literary Romance package to any ticket!  This package includes a luxurious coastal view room at the Ritz Carlton with your choice of king or two double beds - and an exclusive AIBF gift tote filled with local indulgences!