Meet the Author of A Great Beach Read

Mary Kay Andrews, the belle of beach reads, is coming to Fair Haven for a book signing, with proceeds to benefit Jersey Shore Miles of Smiles.  And wait'll you hear where she's hung out at the Jersey Shore!Mary Kay Andrews is the NY Times bestselling author of 23 novels including Ladies' Night, Spring Fever, and Summer Rental. Her latest novel "Save the Date" has just come out.

Mary Kay Andrews returns to the Jersey Shore for the fifth year in a row as part of a 20-city book tour and you can meet her this Thursday night, June 12th, at 7 pm, at Nauvoo Grill Club on River road in Fair Haven.

Tickets are $30 and include a signed hardcover book, swag bags for the first 50 guests, light nibbles, and a cash bar. There will be raffle prizes and a 50/50 to benefit Jersey Shore Miles of Smiles.

Local independent bookseller River Road Books will also give back $1 for every ticket sold to the charity.

Jersey Shore Miles of Smiles is a brand new charity established to honor Monmouth and Ocean County residents who have been influential in philanthropic causes and inspirational within their communities. They also support local community members faced with challenges from natural disaster, illness, or other tragedy.

Save The Date's main character is a wedding florist, and the book is set in Savannah. There are bride-zillas and some monster moms along with her usual theme of female friendship.

MKA says the Jersey Shore holds a special place in her heart. She's been coming here for the past 5 years straight on book tours. During her very first visit she was sitting on the porch of the Grand Victorian in Spring Lake when she was told the news of her granddaughter Molly's birth. Some of her favorite vintage finds have been purchased in the antiques shops in Point Pleasant and Red Bank.