East Hampton Library's 20th Annual Authors Night is a Huge Success

The East Hampton Library presented its 20th annual Authors Night fundraiser on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, under a grand tent on the Herrick Park field in East Hampton.

One of the most popular and celebrity-studded events of the Hamptons’ summer calendar, Authors Night featured 100 authors across all genres. The “Premier Literary Event of the Hamptons” has grown over its history to become one of the most successful celebrations of books and authors in America, and one of the largest library-author events of its kind in the country.

“The funds raised at Authors Night enable the East Hampton Library to provide our diverse community with essential programming and services throughout the year—all free of charge,” said Dennis Fabiszak, East Hampton Library Director.

More than 2,000 people came out to enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and wine, meet and mingle with the authors, buy their books and have them personally inscribed at the lively cocktail party—with all proceeds benefitting the East Hampton Library. Private dinner parties, with one or more of the guest authors, followed the reception at nearby homes.

Notable authors in attendance included: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Robert A. Caro, Diana Nyad, Brian Stelter, Tessa Bailey, Tom Clavin, Dr. Ramani, Maira Kalman, Barbara Butcher, Elizabeth Beller, A.M. Homes, Julia Phillips, Wilbur Ross, and Mary McCartney—as well as Taylor Barton, Jennifer Belle, Howard Blum, David Brown, Maureen Callahan, Tony Caramanico, Nick Corasaniti, Stuart E. Eizenstat, Elyssa Friedland, Brad Gooch, Paul Goldberger, Alice Harris, Helen A. Harrison, Madeleine Henry, Lidey Heuck, Dave Karger, Susan Kaufman, Thomas Maier, Glynnis MacNicol, B Michael, Michelle Miller, Annabel Monaghan, Adam Nagourney, Joan Nathan, David Netto, Zibby Owens, Julia Phillips, Francine Prose, Dr. Ramani, Bruce Ratner, Jane L. Rosen, Carl Safina, and Jill Santopolo.