The @easthamptonlibrary 21st Annual Authors Night brought together one hundred celebrated writers for a luminous summer evening in East Hampton. Under the tent at Herrick Park, guests wandered from table to table, meeting authors and having books signed, each exchange a reminder of the rare magic that happens when readers and writers meet face to face. This year’s lineup was a true reflection of the Hamptons’ cultural breadth from Pulitzer Prize winner Robert A. Caro to bestselling novelist @alafair.burke, literary tastemaker @zibbyowens, scientist @neildegrassetyson, style icon @christiebrinkley, and statesman Wilbur Ross. Each brought their own stories, perspectives, and presence, turning the night into a living library of voices and ideas. This event is an unforgettable evening that reminds us how books can bridge worlds, spark conversations, and knit together a community in the most enduring way. Photography: Rob Rich