Book Signings Planned in Myrtle Beach for Local Authors

May 28, 2010 - PRLog -- For almost a century, the heart of Myrtle Beach was defined by a place simply called "the Pavilion."  From the original structure built in 1908, the Pavilion was the center of the resort town's growing tourism industry and a destination point for anyone coming to the Grand Strand.  Here you could stroll the Boardwalk, play arcade games, make faces in fun mirrors, ride rides, dance the Carolina Shag, or sit on a bench and watch everyone else do all of the above.

Upcoming Events!
Book Signing - Monday, June 7 at 10 am. Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14th Ave N, Myrtle Beach
Book Signing - Monday, June 7, 7 - 9 pm. Books-A-Million, 800 Coastal Grand Circle, Myrtle Beach.  Contact Jennifer at 843-448-9184 for more information
Book Signing - Tuesday, June 8, 1 - 3 pm.  Books-A-Million, Colonial Mall, Myrtle Beach.  Contact Robin at 843-361-1674 for more information
Book Signing - Wednesday, June 9, 1 - 3 pm.  Books-A-Million, 10125 Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet.  Contact Jessie at 843-651-8793 for more information

Highlights of Myrtle Beach Pavilion:
• Changes in the Pavilion and rides mirrored the changes and growth taking place in Myrtle Beach
• The tragic drowning of Ruth Burroughs, daughter of Franklin Burroughs, the man who first envisioned Myrtle Beach as a resort
• Built to withstand Hurricane Hazel, the Pavilion could not withstand the wrecking ball – the beloved structure and rides fell prey to poor economics in 2006

Author Bio:  Myrtle Beach natives Lesta Sue Hardee and Janice McDonald trace the origins of the Pavilion from its early days as a recreational site for guests of Myrtle Beach's first hotel, the Sea Side Inn, to its heyday as "the" location for beach activities on the East Coast, and finally to the Pavilion's Farewell Season.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at 888.313.2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com

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