*Free Event* Hudson Yards Reading Party! October 19th Featuring Wen-Yi Lee’s When They Burned the Butterfly
NEW PARTY is October 19th from 11AM-1PM!
UPDATE: New time is 11AM-1PM. So, we’re embracing a fun “lunchtime moment,” and encourage you to bring a packed lunch or grab a bite beforehand. Grab a bite and enjoy all-day delights at The Eateries at Hudson Yards, located on Level 4. From burgers at Shake Shack to sandwiches at Pret a Manger, Mediterranean bowls at Naya, and juices and pressed sandwiches at Joe & The Juice, there are options for every appetite.
We look forward to seeing you there for a relaxed and delicious Reading Party!
UPDATE: It looks like the weather has other plans for us this weekend (October 12th) — and while we love a little drizzle, this Sunday’s forecast calls for more than a gentle page-turning rain.
So, we’re pressing pause for just one week.
NEW PARTY date is October 19th!
Reading Rhythms is back at Hudson Yards—this time with a fierce, glamorous new fantasy you won’t want to miss.
Join us for an afternoon reading party celebrating the upcoming release of Wen-Yi Lee’s debut, When They Burned the Butterfly—a bold, cinematic story set in 1970s Singapore, where secret societies, migrant gods, and fire-wielding girls collide.
✨ Officially on sale October 21, guests at this special event may get an exclusive pre-release copy—with 200 free copies available for attendees!✨
Come early, claim your copy, and be among the very first to step into this dazzling world of magic, power, and rebellion.
WHAT TO KNOW:
Bring a book of your choosing - you will be prompted to share ideas and themes from your book during our programming blocks woven throughout the event.
Event programming will run from 11AM to 1PM, feel free to turn up from 10:30AM. Our reading party will take place at the Public Square & Gardens at Hudson Yards near the Vessel. Being an outdoor event, we’ll let you know any change of plans in case the weather takes a turn for the worse.
Seating is limited. Bring your own blanket if desired; we'll have chair seating available on a first-come first-serve basis.
This is an ageless event.
ABOUT HUDSON YARDS:
To learn more about other free programming at Hudson Yards visit: https://www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/see-do/backyard-hudson-yards
To make a dinner reservation before or after the reading party or to see grab and go options visit: https://www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/food-drink
Location
Hudson Yards Public Square & Gardens 11th Avenue and Hudson Boulevard E, New York, NY 10001, USA
Disclaimer: By purchasing a ticket, you agree to have your photo/video used for social media/marketing materials, both as property of Reading Rhythms and other publications that may be present at our reading parties. Additionally, your purchase is final and no refunds will be given under any circumstances.