# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening of Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand (JCC Newton) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: An Evening of Conversation with Elin HilderbrandAbout this EventThis event is currently sold out. To join the waitlist, you can fill out this form: In partnership with the Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston, Hummingbird Books invites you to spend an evening with bestselling author, Ellin Hilderbrand, as she discusses her newest novel, The Thoroughbreds, hotly anticipated sequel to her critically acclaimed 2025 novel, The Academy. Elin will also chat with us about her journey as a writer and the adaptations of her books for various screens.The evening will include a one-hour moderated conversation with Wendy Dodson, owner of Hummingbird Books, with a Q+A session to follow.This event is located at the JCC in Newton, located at 333 Nahanton St.Tickets:$32 (includes admission + signed book), $20 (admission only)Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets may be transferred if you are unable to attend.About The Thoroughbreds:Class is back in session! New York Times bestselling authors of The Academy, Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham, return with The Thoroughbreds.September at Tiffin Academy is always a heady time, especially for the senior class—“sixth formers,” in Tiffin-speak—a season of college applications and intense pressure, of partying hard and last hurrahs. As the chapel bells ring in students and staff, everyone has something to look forward to—but in the midst of the anticipation and excitement, nagging questions and dark secrets lurk beneath the surface…Are Tiffin’s It Couple, Charley and East, on the rocks? What sparked the rift between football star Dub and his best friend Hakeem? Will Pippa Sacks, posh day student, topple the delicate social hierarchy—or wreak even worse havoc? Can Head of School Audre Robinson save her job—and the school—after a disastrous financial mistake? And what was in that email attachment Cinnamon Peters sent to Dub before she died?Elin Hilderbrand and her daughter Shelby Cunningham answer these questions and more in The Thoroughbreds, a page-turning story about friendship, treachery, ambition, and growing up, at any age.About Hummingbird Books:An independent, local bookstore, Hummingbird Books is a community destination known for its extensive collection of adult and children’s books. The store features a thoughtfully curated mix of local favorites and widely loved titles, making it a magical place for readers of all ages to discover their next great book.At Hummingbird Books, reading is more than a pastime—it’s a way to connect with new ideas, perspectives, and worlds beyond our own. In addition to its book selection, the store offers a variety of gifts, games, candy, and stationery. Hummingbird Books also hosts a range of in-store programs, including story times, author events, and book signings. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newton/an-evening-of-conversation-with-elin-hilderbrand-jcc-newton/100001990704216901 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, sports, workshops, football - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: JCC Greater Boston - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 35.98, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Newton - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: JCC Greater Boston - **lat**: 42.2994804 - **long**: -71.2039848 - **full address**: JCC Greater Boston, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening of Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand (JCC Newton) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b1c0afd3492ce72eb5b1d994e3477a3dd6e7d52af723853e7fd2fa9212351ebd-rimg-w1200-h720-dc4d5641-gmir.jpg?v=1782626976 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening of Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand (JCC Newton) being held? - **A:** An Evening of Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand (JCC Newton) takes place on Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at JCC Greater Boston, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening of Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand (JCC Newton)? - **A:** An Evening of Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand (JCC Newton) is organized by Hummingbird Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Evening of Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand (JCC Newton) is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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