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With the dust settled and things fallen in place New York can barely contain its frenetic pace. Over with the Presidential ceremony the city looks forward to change albeit happy ones. New York is ready to rock despite the sub zero temperatures and icy winds ripping through the urban collage of tall structures.
Chang my Chinese friend settled in Florida feels if he does not walk the streets of New York every New Year’s, life is no good. For most people New York remains the quintessential center of the world where different cultures converge effortlessly.
Tonight, even as folks down in Little China celebrate the Chinese New Year in traditional splendor, the gaiety gets to you making you want to discover all things Chinese – even if only a take out! No seriously you could join in the fun in the very heart of the city – dragons, monks, firecrackers et all. Everyone’s invited. Plenty to do despite the clouds and high winds.
Enjoy Open Air Book Readings - Picture Courtesy www.pointy-stick.com
The backdrop and ambiance of New York city for Book Readings and Book Signings is legendary. The cognoscenti savor these one-time events leading them into a world of imagination and reality. Meeting men of letters in person and enjoying public readings of their works is an experience by itself.
The events calendar for the city is replete with book readings that happen almost every day. It sure is stimulating to hear first hand from a writer, as you might sip fine tea or coffee, led on by the narrative. Remember these are free events. You just have to be there on time!
Do not miss out on the Harlem Tea Room on Madison Avenue thats a favorite haunt of book lovers from around the world. The Bryant Park Reading Room is another place that celebrates modern day fiction writings. Jonathan Miles will be giving new meaning to the Airport genre of fiction when he unveils Dear American Airlines on July 30th at the same venue.
If you are keen to attend a book reading and wondering where to stay check out Downtown New York Hotel map. Welcome new writers of substance even as you pick the choicest book readings this summer. While there, the New York Public library would be a great place to browse the world of books.
