The first Gold Coast Book Fair took place June 28-30, 2024. More than 3,000 people came out to LIU Post and downtown Oyster Bay to celebrate authors, books, and Long Island literary culture. This event was a big success, beyond our wildest dreams!
A big thank you to presenting sponsor Bethpage Federal Credit Union, media sponsor Newsday, and all of our sponsors who allowed Gold Coast Book Fair to be free and open to the public. Many thanks, as well, to the volunteers, moderators, authors, vendors, musicians, local businesses, and many others who contributed their talent and time to make this happen. An event like this is only possible through the collaboration and commitment of so many facets of our community. Thank you!
Many thanks to photographers Bob Giglione and Joel Harris for capturing these special memories from the inauguarl Fair!For even more Fair photos, visit our Facebook page.
Congressman Israel in conversation with keynote author Erik Larson at LIU Post. Photo credit: Bob GiglioneCongressman Israel in conversation with keynote author Erik Larson at LIU Post. Photo credit: Bob GiglioneBook signing with Erik Larson. Photo credit: Bob GiglioneTheodore’s and Gold Coast Book Fair staff with Erik Larson. Photo credit: Bob GiglioneMarketplace at LIU Post. Photo credit: Joel HarrisMarketplace at LIU Post. Photo credit: Joel HarrisHeadlining author Alice McDermott in conversation with Susan Issacs. Photo credit: Joel HarrisBestselling author Alice McDermott. Photo credit: Joel HarrisMargaret Hoover, Edward O’Keefe, and Anita McBride. Photo credit: Joel HarrisYA author Patricia Park with Lauren Summa. Photo credit: Joel HarrisPhoto credit: Joel HarrisChildren’s book authors Zainab Khan and Laurie Smollett Kutscera. Photo credit: Joel HarrisModerator Seema Bhansali with authors Shikha Bajaja and Darlene Williams Photo credit: Joel HarrisAuthors Caroline Leavitt and Melissa Rivero, with moderator Ellen Meister Photo credit: Joel HarrisFair attendees browsing the Theodore’s Books bookstore tables. Photo credit: Joel HarrisAuthor Douglas Brinkley and Congressman Steve Israel. Photo credit: Joel HarrisBestselling author Douglas Brinkley. Photo credit: Joel HarrisStreet Fair on Audrey Avenue in downtown Oyster Bay. Photo credit: Joel HarrisThe Theodore’s Books Fair bookstore tent on Audrey Avenue.Long Island Romance Writers in the Oyster Bay Marketplace.The Sparrows performing jazz in downtown Oyster Bay.Oyster Bay Marketplace.Congressman Israel at Life Enrichment Center.Silver Threads panel at Life Enrichment Center.Moderator Jackie Gordon with author Denice Evans Sheppard at Oyster Bay Historical Society. Photo credit: Joel HarrisPoets Deborah Hauser, Sarah Goodman, and Paula Curci at Hive Market & Gallery. Photo credit: Joel HarrisCongressman Israel and Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden strolling the Oystery Bay street fair. Photo credit: Joel HarrisLibrarian of Congress Carla Hayden visits Theodore’s Books in Oyster Bay. Photo credit: Joel HarrisThe Theodore’s Books Fair book tent on Audrey Avenue. Congressman Israel, historian Alexis Coe, and Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Oyster Bay.
