There was another notable death in the literary world this month..
Dorothea Benton Frank, best selling American novelist, with novels set along the South Carolina coast and depicting strong women, died September 2nd at the age of 67.
She was a nationally recognized volunteer fundraiser for the arts and education, and an advocate of literacy programs and women’s issues.
Dorothea had homes in Montclair, New Jersey, and Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, part of Charleston County. You can read her obituary via the NY Times here.
The Library has most of her works right from her first novel “Sullivan’s Island” to 
her very latest published this year, “Queen Bee” so make sure to check out the works of this engaging storyteller, featuring cheating husbands, nosy neighbors, and nutty families. if you haven’t already.
You can also visit her website, for more information about her books and writing.
-Archana Chiplunkar, Adult Services Librarian