Bookworms of all types have been eagerly awaiting East Hampton Library’s 10th Annual Authors Night, where 100 authors from all genres will meet and mingle with their readers. The hit Hamptons literary event will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Gardiner Farm in East Hampton.
Known as the “Premier Literary Event of the Hamptons,” the event has continually grown throughout its 10-year history and is now among the most successful celebrations of books and authors in the country. Founding Co-Chairs Alec Baldwin and Barbara Goldsmith will be joined by this years Honorary Co-Chairs and participating authors, who include Robert A. Caro, Giada DeLaurentiis, Nelson DeMille, Lee Grant, Alice McDermott Jennifer Esposito, Aerin Lauder, Kim Stolz, and James McBride.
“I think it’s one of the best events of the summer – it’s my favorite,” Hamptons.com Executive Editor & Publisher Nicole B. Brewer said. “People come with nothing and leave with shopping bags full of books.”
The event begins at 5 p.m. with the Authors Book Signing Cocktail, which will feature tasty hors d’oeuvres and wine, and will continue with private dinners at 8 p.m. in honor of one of the guest authors.
Tickets are $100 for the book signing reception, and begin at $250 for the dinners.
Gardiner Farm is located at 36 James Lane in East Hampton. For more information, visit authorsnight.org.