



Mark Your Calendar!
The 2026 season of Books Sandwiched In begins on January 26 for six consecutive Mondays from noon - 1 pm.
We look forward to seeing you for another season of interesting presentations and discussions.
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Jan 26 |
Dr. Frank Rodriguez |
Superintendent, Beaufort County School District |
Leading Change by John P. Kotter
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Feb 2 |
CAPT Tracy R. Isaac |
Commanding Officer, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Beaufort; Commanding Officer, Naval Support Facility Beaufort; Director, Naval Hospital Beaufort |
The (Honest) Truth about Dishonesty – How We Lie to Everyone Especially Ourselves by Dan Ariely |
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Feb 9 |
Captain Craig Reaves |
Commercial shrimper; Owner, CJ Seafood. |
Shrimp Tales: Small Bites of History by Beverly Bowers Jennings |
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Feb 16 |
Libby Ricardo, MFA |
University of South Carolina at Beaufort Associate Professor of Theater and Interdisciplinary Studies; Program Coordinator for Interdisciplinary Studies |
The Empty Space by Peter Brook |
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Feb 23 |
Dr. Andrew Bridges |
President and CEO, NEMOURS Wildlife Foundation |
A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold |
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Mar 2 |
Amanda Brewer Dickman |
Director, Beaufort County Library |
Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust: My Friendship with Patsy Cline by Loretta Lynn |
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Books Sandwiched In 2026 Speaker Bios
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Thank you to everyone who made our 2025 Books Sandwiched In season a huge success. We are especially grateful to our sponsors for their generous donations. We look forward to seeing everyone in January 2026 for another great season of Books Sandwiched In.
Click the link below to catch up on the
Books Sandwiched In presentations!
CARNEGIE SPONSORS
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FRANKLIN SPONSOR

CONROY SPONSORS
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IN-KIND SPONSORS
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What – A thought leader in our community discusses a book that has had an impact on the presenter, with questions and discussion to follow. For more than 35 years, interesting and compelling speakers have brought new ideas, expertise, and connections to our community. This is a unique way to showcase our experts and notable community leaders.
Who – Speakers in the past have included the Beaufort City mayor, professors, members of the clergy, and local experts in a variety of subjects.
When – The annual Books Sandwiched In season is every Monday from Noon to 1 pm, beginning mid January through mid March.
Where – At USCB located at 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Any Covid protocols will be set by USCB as needed.
Cost to attend – Free to attendees through generous community sponsorships. (No need to Register.) Free parking. Light refresh offered.












