mediabistro.com hosted a cocktail party featuring special guest author Lauren Lipton and her new book, Mating Rituals Of The North American W.A.S.P., on Wednesday, July 22nd at Metro 53. The first 50 guests received a free copy of the book, and everyone enjoyed drink specials including the Cape Codder, as well as complimentary appetizers. Party host Lauren Lipton welcomed the crowd and offered to sign copies of her book.

At Metro 53 on Wednesday, July 22, 2009.

Photos by Jenny Seto.

Mating Rituals Of The North American W.A.S.P. author and party host Lauren Lipton welcomes everyone to the party.

The check-in table where the first 50 guests received a free copy of Lauren Lipton's new book, Mating Rituals Of The North American W.A.S.P..

InStyle international assistant Irina Gonzalez, DJG Marketing research associate Amanda Duncan, United Nations editorial assistant Kelly Stetter, and Glamour freelance editorial assistant Emilia Benton.

UsWeekly deputy editor Albert Lee, People deputy art director Nicole Cammo, and Ladies' Home Journal features editor Julie Bain.

The Wall Street Journal contributor Tom Herman, Jemstone Associates coordinator Sarah Iams, and A Tiger In The Kitchen journalist and author Cheryl Tan.

Young Nonprofit Professionals Network board member Vikii Wong checking out Lauren's book.

Freelance editor and writer Marisa Fox and Mating Rituals Of The North American W.A.S.P. author Lauren Lipton.

Mating Rituals Of The North American W.A.S.P. author Lauren Lipton, Grand Central Publishing editor Selina McLemore, TK Public Relations publicist Tooraj Kavoussi, and Ladies' Home Journal features editor Julia Bain.

Outside of Metro 53.