Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy announces 2013 Books Beneath the Bridge lineup
In its second year, program will feature Colum McCann, Colson Whitehead, and Ayana Mathis, among others
Books and bridges have long been defining components of Brooklyn’s identity, characterizing this scenic literary hub. A consummate mix of some of the borough’s finest qualities, Books Beneath the Bridge is the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s summer literary series at which local, independent bookstores curate outdoor readings that include a Q&A and book signing with featured authors.
The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy announced this week the summer 2013 program, which will begin on Monday, July 8, at 7 p.m. The series will run for six consecutive Mondays at Pier 1’s Granite Prospect, and is co-curated by bookstores in DUMBO, Red Hook, Fort Greene, Greenpoint, Park Slope and Cobble Hill.
“We are very pleased to be welcoming Books Beneath the Bridge back to our lineup of free events in Brooklyn Bridge Park this year,” said Nancy Webster, executive director of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. “BBTB quickly became one of our most talked about events last summer and we couldn’t be happier with the lineup of authors for its second year.”