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Saturday, August 8
5:30pm
Honorary Co-Chairs |
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Alec Baldwin |
Candace Bushnell |
Jay McInerney |
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| The evening begins under the tent at the East Hampton Library. Enjoy fabulous hors d'oeuvres and wine. Meet your favorite authors, buy their books and have them inscribed. Bid on some fun items at the silent auction. The most recent titles for each author will be available for purchase at the event. Every title — past and present — written by our guest authors can be inscribed at the event. Don’t forget to bring your books with you to have them inscribed! |
| The proceeds of the books purchased at the event go directly to the Library as a donation. |
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| You’re in for a wonderful surprise when you join the party at a lovely Hamptons home. You get to choose your party. All dinner guests automatically receive an entry ticket to the Authors Reception. Parties will be announced when invitations are mailed. |
List of Dinners
1. Barbara Goldsmith ~ |
The award-winning author will speak at this elegant dinner party about “Reality in an Age of Image.” She will incorporate material from her New York Times best-selling books including Little Gloria . . . Happy At Last; Other Powers: The Age of Suffrage, Spiritualism and the Scandalous Victoria Woodhull; and Obsessive Genius: The Inner World of Marie Curie, among others. |
2. Chasers by Lorenzo Carcaterra ~ |
If you love a good mystery, follow the action to this party. Good food and charming company in a lovely Hamptons home set the stage for a wonderful evening. |
3. Comedy At The Edge: How Stand-Up In The 1970s Changed America by Richard Zoglin ~ |
A comedic chronicle of laugh makers will capture your attention. Zoglin shows the importance of comedy and how it affects modern culture. Be prepared to eat, drink and be merry. |
4. Danger Pay: Memoir Of A Photojournalist In The Middle East, 1984-1994 by Ellen Susman ~ |
This gripping true life experience will keep you mesmerized. The author knows how to craft her story, written with vivid detail from the action-packed front lines. Join in fascinating dinner conversation of current events as they connect with the past. |
5. The End Of The World As We Know It by Robert Goolrick ~ |
| This suspenseful psychological tale will surprise you as the story unfolds. Relationships reveal themselves in intriguing situations throughout the book. Scintillating talk around the table is on the menu at this party. |
6. The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide To Culinary Creativity, Based On The Wisdom Of America's Most Imaginative Chefs by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenberg ~ |
| Want to learn which foods pair well? This is the dinner for you. Explore complementary combinations and journey with two top food writers to learn the secrets of delicious cooking. The special added participation of the worldrenowned California winery, Pax Wines, will make for a stellar evening. |
7. Flip! For Decorating: A Page-By-Page, Piece-By-Piece, Room-By-Room Guide To Transforming Your Home by Elizabeth Mayhew ~ |
In this fresh, fun, and unique book, design consultant and Today Show lifestyle expert shares essential insider tips for making any space stylish and timeless. Forget expensive fixes and concentrate on high-low chic. You’ll flip for the food too. |
8. Frankly My Dear...Gone With The Wind Revisited by Molly Haskell ~ |
Read the real story behind the scenes of one of America’s iconographic sagas. Tara comes to life in a new and telling way. The epic proportions of this great historical drama will have a dinner and wines to match. |
9. The Gate House by Nelson DeMille ~ |
This combination of social satire and easygoing humor makes The Gate House a masterful sequel to his best selling “Gold Coast.” DeMille does it again. The high style dining of the main house, not the gate house, will set the stage for a wonderful evening. |
10. Happens Every Day: An All-Too-True Story by Isabel Gillies ~ This smart rueful memoir of love, betrayal and survival exposes the unpredictability of the human heart.Gillies tells it as it is. Sophisticated elegance is what you can count on. |
11. How It Ended: New And Collected Stories by Jay McInerney ~ |
The critics are raving that the story-teller’s gift in this book of short stories keeps on giving. In this notto-be-missed compelling collection, the reader will experience a range of emotions that will be reflected upon long after the cover is closed. This is a literary festival for diehard New Yorkers. |
12. How Not To Look Old: Fast And Effortless Ways To Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better by Charla Krupp ~ |
Learn the do’s and don’ts, and how to avoid fashion faux pas from former beauty director for Glamour. Krupp offers easy-to-follow, tried-and-true fashion advice for women beyond their 20s. A fun evening is in store for everyone at this party. |
13. In The Hamptons: My Fifty Years With Farmers, Fishermen, Artists, Billionaires, And Celebrities by Dan Rattiner ~ |
The author’s career covering the colorful accounts of life, love, scandal and community intrigues in the Hamptons will keep you entertained. You’ll leave this fun party knowing the inside scoop. |
14. The Last Stand Of Fox Company: A True Story Of U.S. Marines In Combat by Tom Clavin and Robert Drury ~ |
This vivid account of a single regiment during the Korean War will keep you enthralled at dinner as Clavin tells the story of the casualties of war, Congressional Medals of Honor and the men who earned them. |
15. Loitering With Intent by Stuart Woods ~ |
This is the latest in a long-runningbest-selling series. Woods’s main character, New York cop-turned-lawyer StoneBarrington, heads south to Key West in a heart pounding tale that will keep you glued to your deckchair as you dine in a lovely Hamptons home. |
16. Longitude: The True Story Of A Lone Genius Who Solved The Greatest Scientific Problem Of His Time by Dava Sobel ~ |
A dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest and one man’s 40-year obsession to build his perfect timekeeper. Full of heroism and chicanery, this is also a fascinating brief history of astronomy, navigation, and clock making, which opened a new window on the world. Time will just seem to fly by this wonderful dinner party. |
17. Margerite Yourcenar: Croquis Et Griffonnis by Sue Lonoff deCuevas ~ |
This fascinating biography of an extraordinary woman, author of 20 books from art and literary criticism to fiction, and to drama, poetry and translation, was known as the hermit of Mt. Desert Island, Maine. In 1980, she was the first woman to be elected to the Academie Francaise, a measure of the extraordinary place she held in the history of French letters. An intriguiging subject will come alive at this dinner. |
18. Master Of The Senate: The Years Of Lyndon Johnson by Robert Caro ~ |
This Pulitzer Prize winning author discusses in meticulous detail, Lyndon Johnson's Senate career from his arrival in 1950 (after 12 years in the House of Representatives) until his election as JFK's vice president in 1960. Caro will keep your attention while you dine at a fine Hampton’s-style party. |
19. The Mistress’s Daughter by A.M. Homes ~ |
This is a provocative and deeply personal story of adoption, reunion and parenting. Questions unanswered and answered
leave you wondering, as they did the author. This is a touchingly beautiful and provocative memoir that will evoke interesting conversation at a wonderful dinner. |
20. On The Road With Francis Of Assisi: A Timeless Journey Through Umbria, Tuscany And Beyond by Linda Bird Francke ~ |
Travel with the renowned author on her Italian journey of epicurean delights. The international flavor of the subject and the food will be sure to please. |
21. One Fifth Avenue by Candace Bushnell ~ |
Peek into the world of chic New York lifestyle and the vicious scramble for real estate in one of Manhattan’s premiere buildings. You’ll surely be amused by this account of all’s-fair-in-the-real-estate-world with no holds barred and as conveyed by the author in her satirical writing style. |
22. The New York Restaurant Cookbook: Recipes From The City’s Best Chefs by Florence Fabricant ~ |
World-renowned food writer adapts signature dishes for the home from 100 of New York City’s best restaurants. The famous chef ’s dinner, with a Hungarian flavor, will prove to be as exciting as the book. |
23. Pharmakon by Dirk Wittenborn ~ |
An intriguing story of 20th century medicine and psychology will mesmerize you. Enjoy a wonderful dinner and interesting talk about the author’s unique personal perspective. |
24. The Pluto Files by Neil deGrasse Tyson ~ |
The downgrading of Pluto from planet to “celestial object” will underscore a fascinating discussion led by world renowned astrophysicist and Hayden Planetarium Director, accompanying a dinner of superb wines and classic cuisine under the night sky. |
25. A Promise To Ourselves: A Journey Through Fatherhood And Divorce By Alec Baldwin ~ |
An important, informative, and personal book on a contentious subject that offers hope of finding a better way. Baldwin makes a powerful case for re-examining and changing the way divorce and child custody is decided in this country. The wonderful food in this Adirondack-style home will round out a truly enjoyable evening. |
26. The Road From The Past: Traveling Through History In France by Ina Caro ~ |
This book will be your personal historical guide through the renaissance art, architecture, and landscapes of pre-19th century France. History buffs and armchair travelers alike will enjoy this captivating guide to French civilization. |
27. The Silent Man by Alex Berenson ~ |
If spy thrillers captivate you, this best-selling author (winner of an Edgar award) will keep you hooked throughout his third book. Jihadists, atomic bombs, clever villains and CIA agents wind their way through this riveting page-turner. There’ll be no mystery surrounding your delicious dinner and scintillating conversation. |
28. Vera And The Ambassador: Escape And Return by Vera and Donald Blinken ~ |
The U.S. Ambassadorial couple to Hungary during the Clinton administration weave an intriguing multi-faceted true story. At this wonderful dinner, prepared by a renowned chef, you will learn about U.S.—Hungarian relations, a post-WWII escape from Hungary as the iron curtain descended, and modern-day political themes. |
29. Wiser in Battle: A Soldier's Story by Ricardo S. Sanchez and Donald T. Phillips ~ |
Meet former U. S. Army Lt. General Sanchez who served as commander of coalition ground forces in Iraq from 2003 to 2004. With unflinching candor, he describes the chaos on the Iraqi battlefield caused by the administration's misguided military command, as well as his personal struggle to set the coalition on the path toward victory. This dinner party will be truly memorable — one that you’ll never forget. |
30. The Woman Who Walked Into the Sea: Huntington's and the Making of a Genetic Disease by Alice Wexler ~ |
When Phebe Hedges of East Hampton walked into the sea in 1806 to end her life, she made visible the historical experience of a local family affected by a dreaded disorder. This intellectual and inspiring story of genetic research and local history will keep your scientific mind intrigued while you enjoy a wonderful dinner. |
Silent Auction Items
Fashion |
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Bass Shoes - Gift Certificate |
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Bellhaus - Gift Card |
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Brunello Cucinelli - Gift Certificate |
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Kembali Bebas - Gift Card |
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| Steven Alan - Gift Card | |
Health & Beauty |
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A Studio Day Spa - Facial |
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Mandala Yoga Center - Gift Certificate |
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Naturopathica - Gift Certificate |
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Salon & Day Spa in Amagansett - Gift Certificate |
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Spa 27 - Manicure/pedicure |
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Home Furnishings |
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Bayberry - Gift Certificate |
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Rumrunner Home - Gift Certificate |
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Photo Sittings |
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Miscellaneous |
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Amagansett Flowers by Beth - Floral Arrangement |
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Jane Hastay & Peter Weiss - Evening of Entertainment |
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Evening at a Glance |
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| Author's Reception on Library grounds
from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Dinner parties at private homes begin at 8 pm. |
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| We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover online. If you'd like to pay by check or American Express, please download the Authors Night response form. | |
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| Use this button to purchase tickets for the reception only. | Use this button to purchase dinner tickets (includes reception). First browse the list of available dinners. Decide on five (5) dinners you would like to attend. After you've given your name and credit card information you will be directed to a page where you will list your dinner choices in order of preference. |
Thank you for your support of the East Hampton Library. We look forward to seeing you on Authors Night!
2009 Participating Authors
BARBARA GOLDSMITH
Chair, Authors Committee
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Dinner Hosts
Frances & Ed Barlow Vera & Donald Blinken Jill A. Davis & Ed Conard Ellen & Jerry Cromack
Florence & Richard Fabricant Patti & Ken Ferrin Jane Friedman Gail Furman Bonnie Grice & Stephen Gould Judith & Rudolph Giuliani Kathie Russo Gray John Randolph Hearst, Jr David Wilt & Chuck Hitchcock Gretchen & James Johnson Patti Kenner Carolyn Beegan & Andrew Lerner Nancy & Norman Liebman Sheri Rosenblatt & Rob Likoff Anne & John Mullen Claire & Peter Odell Julie Ratner Joanna & Daniel Rose Renee Mauborgne & Michael Shnayerson Sybil Shainwald Judith Hope & Tom Twomey Charles Soriano & Frank Valentini
Judy & Norbert Weissberg
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2009 Honorary Host Committee
Lorie & Paul Adams Alex Alger & Dan Chung Tex Beha Jennifer Borg Wakeford Murray and Kay Delaney Bring Bob Chaloner Joel and Iris Coleman Jane & Bruce Collins Ellen & Jerry Cromack Barbara Bolton Dello Joio Henry & Debbie Druker Vivien Stiles Duffy Patti & Ken Ferrin Hollis & James Forbes Evelyn Wolff & Thomas Frankel |
Charlotte Moss and Barry Friedberg Donald Gleasner & Jonathan Milioti Hanna & Gideon Goldstein Clorinda & Edward Gorman Adele R. Grant Kathleen Russo Gray Billye P. Hanan Peter & Patricia Handal Judy Harris Laurel Cutler & Theodore J. Israel, Jr. Jan Jaeger Joel D. Koblentz Dr. Elizabeth K. Krimendahl Sheri Rosenblatt & Robert Likoff Kenneth Lipper |
Jane and Robin Maynard Jane Morison-Iwanowski David Netto Luisa LaViola Pagel Betty Pasteur James Peterson Tamsin & Robert Rachofsky Sheila Johnson Robbins Flora Schnall ~ Upwingers, Inc. Leila and Mickey Straus Patsy and Jeff Tarr Betty D. Fox & Joyce Whitby Anita & Byron Wien Coke Ann & Jarvis Wilcox Karen Gantz Zahler & Eric Zahler
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Honorary Co-Chairs
Alec Baldwin |
Candace Bushnell |
Jay McInerney |
Chair. Authors Committee
Barbara Goldsmith
Co-Chairs
Diana Dayton Deichert Steven Gaines |
Jack Kelleher |
Doreen A. Niggles Sheila Rogers |
Committee
| Sue Avedon Ann W. Chapman Ellen Cromack Sandra Crystal Sara Davison Stuart Epstein Dennis Fabiszak |
Patti Ferrin Isabel Furlaud |
Keri Lamparter Howard John Lebwith |
Committee in Formation...
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Authors Wanted |
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Come join the fun! There's plenty of room under the tent. |
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Host an Author and a Book |
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| To get more information about hosting a dinner contact Sheila Rogers at 631-907-0106 or sheila_rogers@easthamptonlibrary.org | ||
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| All of the proceeds from Authors Night benefit the East Hampton Library but the evening costs thousands to produce. Your generous contribution to defray the costs helps keep the services intact at the library. | ||
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The Press Room
Welcome to the 2009 Authors Night Press Room. We are pleased to assist journalists in facilitating interviews in advance of, and during the event. This section provides general background information, high-resolution images and updated information regarding Authors Night. |
For journalists seeking media accreditation to attend and cover Authors Night, please contact: Keri Lamparter Communication: keri@kerilamparter.com, phone: (631) 668-7507 |
| We look forward to working with you at this year’s Authors Night! |
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