On Saturday, August 10, the East Hampton Library will present its 20th Annual Authors Night fundraiser. One of the most popular and celebrity-studded events of the Hamptons’ summer calendar, Authors Night features 100 authors across all genres.
The “Premier Literary Event of the Hamptons” has grown over its history to become one of America’s most successful celebrations of books and authors and one of the country’s most significant library-author events.
“As we mark the 20th anniversary of Authors Night, we’re thrilled to present the event once again in the heart of East Hampton Village,” said Dennis Fabiszak, East Hampton Library Director. “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.”
Participating authors include Neil deGrasse Tyson, Robert A. Caro, Diana Nyad, Nelson DeMille, Joy-Ann Reid, Brian Stelter, Tessa Bailey, Tom Clavin, Dr. Ramani, Maira Kalman, Barbara Butcher, Elizabeth Beller, A.M. Homes, Julia Phillips, Wilbur Ross, Mary McCartney, 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, Bruce Ratner, Jane L. Rosen, Carl Safina, Jill Santopolo, and many more.
Authors Night will be held under a grand tent on the Herrick Park field at 67 Newtown Lane in East Hampton Village. The evening begins at 5 PM with the Authors Reception under a grand tent, where guests enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and wine, meet and mingle with the authors, buy their books, and have them inscribed. At 8 PM, directly following the author’s reception, guests dine at dinner parties at private area homes in honor of one or more guest authors.
Tickets are $150 for the Authors’ Reception only and begin at $500 for the dinners (which includes entry to the book signing reception). Proceeds from this special event benefit the East Hampton Library. Visit authorsnight.org.