CLUBS AND GROUPS
Book Club Recommended Reads
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
This book caused controversy when its author
penned a fictional account of a Mexican woman and
her son who encounter untold barriers while trying
to flee from a cruel drug lord. The dispute centered
on the idea that the author could not relate to the
plight of actual immigrants to the US. The story
behind how the book has stayed on Oprah’s Book
Club list is as interesting as the book itself. Oprah
ultimately refused to take the book off her list and
instead devoted an entire show to delving into the
uproar and the importance of civil discourse.
Contributed by Frances Boyd
In early April, members of the Sandcastle Book
Club met online to talk about books for the 2020-21
season. While the books below aren’t guaranteed to
make it onto the book club’s 2020-21 list, you might
enjoy one right now while there’s no excuse for not
having time to read! When things get going again,
the club will meet September through May on the
1st Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at The Sandcastle.
Be on the lookout for the new season’s list in May.
The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson
A non-fiction book that chronicles the first year of
Winston Churchill’s time as prime minister, when
England was most vulnerable to an invasion by the
Nazis. With great attention to detail and authenticity,
Erik Larson tells a fascinating story that keeps the
reader on edge even though everyone already knows
how things unfold. Larson is also known for Devil in
the White City and In the Garden of Beasts.
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Followers of Ann Patchett have long awaited another
book from her that measures up to Bel Canto, a
novel that delights music lovers and suspense fans
equally. Fans are divided over whether this is that
book! The Dutch House is a saga of family and a
sense of place that traces two siblings and their lives
while centering on a family home.
Kiawah Real Estate Trends:
First Quarter 2020
Sales Price - First Quarter 2020
Property Type
Homes
$1 million and below
$1 - 2.5 million
$2.5 million and above
Lots
$1 million and below
$1 - 2 million
$2 million and above
Cottages/Villas
1 bedroom
2 bedroom
3 bedroom
4 bedroom
#
High
Low
Average
Sales Price - First Quarter 2019
#
High
Low
Average
4
13
7 925,000 285,000 651,875
2,387,000 1,025,000 1,616,231
4,800,000 2,632,000 3,553,143 5
17
2 950,000 570,000
762,800
2,300,000 1,075,000 1,415,823
3,000,000 2,541,404 2,770,702
11
1
2 470,000
68,750 268,287
1,550,000 1,550,000 1,550,000
4,850,000 2,200,000 3,525,000 6
0
2 1,000,000 185,000
440,833
0
0
0
2,850,000 2,000,000 2,425,000
5
5
5
1 331,000 235,000 299,580
405,000 317,000 368,400
865,000 500,000 654,600
2,045,000 2,045,000 2,045,000 3
4
3
0
331,500
600,000
485,000
0
195,000
440,000
415,000
0
243,500
540,750
451,667
0
Annual Change
#
Price
-20% -15%
-24% 14%
250% 28%
83% -39%
0% 45%
67% 23%
25% -32%
67% 45%
Note: This report is a summary of all sales transactions on Kiawah Island from all sources. This information was compiled by Kiawah Island Real Estate for the exclusive non-commercial
use of Kiawah Island Digest. While it is believed to be accurate, a lag in reporting recent sales closings may occur due to the nature of obtaining this data from multiple sources.