Doesn't this look like fun? (via librarian.net)
Great Read in the Park
"An extraordinary literary event commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the New York Times best-seller list"
The Great Read in the Park is being held in Bryant Park on Sunday, October 2, 2005, with events starting at 9am and ending at 6pm. Bryant Park is located in midtown Manhattan, New York City, NY, between 5th and 6th Avenues and 40th and 42nd street.
The event includes: More than 150 nationally known authors; Panel Discussions, readings and book signings; Children's area sponsored by Target with performances, readings and costumed characters; Literary Brunch and Tea at Celeste Bartos Forum at The New York Public Library; On-site Barnes & Noble bookstore; Book appraisals by Bauman Rare Books; Entertainment including yoga on the lawn, Big Apple Circus, Broadway performances and WQXR's "Music to Read By" live on stage; and a "Gently Used, Greatly Loved Book Sale"