Barnes & Noble Reopens in Georgetown with Spectacular Flagship Bookstore

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Barnes & Noble Reopens in Georgetown with Spectacular Flagship Bookstore

Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its Georgetown bookstore on Wednesday, November 6th. The new Barnes & Noble marks the bookseller’s return not only to Georgetown, but to the same 3-story building it occupied from 1995 to 2011 at 3040 M Street NW Washington, DC 20007.

New York Times Bestselling Author Steven Kotler to Share Secrets to Overcoming the Impossible in Online Fireside Chat

New York Times bestselling author Steven Kotler

From our friends at PEO Leadership...

New York Times Bestselling Author Steven Kotler to Share Secrets to Overcoming the Impossible in Online Fireside Chat

PEO Leadership, a firm offering executive leadership support, is hosting an interactive online event with Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning human performance expert

We are all capable of so much more than we know. Everyone has dreams and aspirations that they deem as ‘impossible’ - whether it’s a more fulfilling life; enhanced productivity; or an invention that changes the world - the methodology is always the same and Steven Kotler has written a practical playbook on how to make it happen. PEO Leadership is inviting the public to attend their online webcast on March 23, 2021, starting at 11:00 AM EST. The event is limited to 1,000 people, and registration closes at 10:15 AM EST on the event date.

An Exclusive Author Dinner at Sababa Showcases the New Recipes of Sababa

Adeena Sussman visits Sababa, October 16th (Photo: Dan Perez)

From our friends at Sababa...

An Exclusive Author Dinner at Sababa Showcases the New Recipes of Sababa

An Israeli food lovers delight - Knightsbridge Restaurant Group’s Sababa welcomes New York Times bestselling author, Adeena Sussman, to the table for a special meet the author evening

Sababa, Washington, DC’s award-winning, popular eatery for modern Israeli cuisine, is pleased to welcome New York Times bestselling author Adeena Sussman to the restaurant on Wednesday, October 16 at 6 PM. Executive Chef Ryan Moore will create a special prix fixe menu showcasing recipes from Sussman’s first solo cookbook, Sababa, Fresh, Sunny Flavors from My Israeli Kitchen (Avery, September 2019.) This new cookbook is a celebration of Israeli cooking and its intoxicating, bold flavors, showcasing Sussman’s highly personal take on the Israeli kitchen and its diverse, delicious, and vibrant culture. Guests can look forward to a flavorful four-course dinner, served family-style, with paired wines, a featured cocktail and an herbed tea, priced at $78 per person (all inclusive.) Signed copies of the cookbook will also be available for purchase for $35. The complete menu, a blend of Moore and Sussman’s recipes, is presented below.

Alcatraz East Crime Museum to Host Conversation with True Crime Investigative Journalist Billy Jensen

Billy Jensen visits Alcatraz East Crime Museum, July 20th

From our friends at Alcatraz East Crime Museum...

Alcatraz East Crime Museum to Host Conversation with True Crime Investigative Journalist Billy Jensen

Billy Jensen, renowned true crime journalist, will be speaking in a rare opportunity at Alcatraz East Crime Museum

He’s been called the Facebook detective and a citizen sleuth and has built a solid reputation for helping to solve true crimes. For the last two decades, Billy Jensen has become a household name within the true crime genre. Fans now have a chance to hear from the “consulting digital detective” in an intimate setting at the Alcatraz East Crime Museum. Jensen will be speaking at a special event on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 9:30 AM. The event is free with the paid general admission to the museum, but advance reservations are required to attend.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar to Host a Cookbook Release Party Tuesday, November 13

Photo courtesy of Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

From our friends at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar...

Fans of the Restaurant are Invited to Celebrate the Release of Chef-Partner Guillermo Pernot’s Second Cookbook with a Party Featuring Delicious Food and Cocktails Profiled in Cuba Cooks

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, located steps from CityCenterDC at 801 9th Street, NW, will celebrate the release of Chef-Partner Guillermo Pernot’s second cookbook, Cuba Cooks: Recipes and Desserts from Cuban Paladares and Their Chefs (October 2018) with a book signing party on Tuesday, November 13. Guests pay $50 per person to enjoy select open bar that includes beer, red and white wine by the glass, house red and white sangria, Pyrat Mojitos, Mango Mojitos and Spiced Cuba Libre's, along with an array of passed and stationary tapas, ceviches, and desserts profiled in Cuba Cooks. Dishes are subject to change, but may include Ceviche de Pez Perro - hog fish ceviche with black-eyed peas, coconut milk, cilantro and cachucha Chile sauce; Sopa de Cilantro - chilled cilantro soup with tempura of clams; Tacos de Berenjenas - malanga tacos with eggplant salad; Buñuelos de Espinaca, spinach and manchego cheese fritters, served with goat cheese sauce; Croquetas de Pollo - chicken croquettes with cachucha aioli; Alitas de Pollo a lo Chino - Chinese barbeque chicken winglets; Tostones con Ropa Vieja de Pato - braised pulled duck legs with Hawaiian toston, as well as Cuban Porchetta - pork belly and pork loin roast with Moros y Cristianos pilaf. Desserts are just as enticing and include Churros con Chocolate, Macarrones de Coco, Guayaba con Mousse de Queso Crema as well as El Arroz con Leche de Mami Totty. Cookbooks will also be available for purchase throughout the evening and priced at $40 each.

DC's Only Rare Book Festival Returns September 28-29

First edition of Ian Fleming's Thunderball

From our friends at the Washington Antiquarian Book Fair...

From Dracula First Edition to Betty Crocker­-Signed Cookbook, Washington Antiquarian Book Fair Offers Opportunity to Own History

Visitors have the rare chance to flip through and purchase a piece of history at the 43rd annual Washington Antiquarian Book Fair: September 28­-29, 2018 at Holiday Inn Rosslyn.

Library Announces Schedule Changes for 2018 National Book Festival

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright & Amy Tan (r)

From our friends at the Library of Congress...

Festival Will Feature Wide Variety of Free Activities and Programs on September 1

New times announced for two main stage authors: Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and Amy Tan; Isabel Allende will not appear

National Book Festival Offers Adventures for Families, Readers of All Ages

From our friends at the Library of Congress...

Festival Will Feature Wide Variety of Free Activities and Programs on September 1

A diverse lineup of authors - including 40 who write for children and teens – as well as readings, trivia, costumed characters and interactive exhibits will provide a wide variety of family-friendly activities at the 2018 Library of Congress National Book Festival. The 18th festival will be held Saturday, September 1 from 9 AM to 7:30 PM (doors open at 8:30 AM) at the Washington Convention Center. The event is free and open to everyone.

Library to Host 2018 National Student Poets Appointment Ceremony

2018 National Student Poets

From our friends at the Library of Congress...

National Student Poets to Offer Readings at National Book Festival

Five outstanding youth poets chosen from among thousands of award-winning student writers will be appointed National Student Poets in a ceremony August 30 at the Library of Congress. The young poets, who represent five different regions of the country, will read original works as part of a ceremony that will be led by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Kathryn K. Matthew.

The Salt Line Hosts From Sea to Shining Sea, January 29th

Author Barton Seaver visits The Salt Line, January 29th

From our friends at The Salt Line...

1/29: From Sea to Shining Sea, Featuring Special Guest Barton Seaver

Chef Kyle Bailey and Barton Seaver will collaborate for a special event at The Salt Line. The evening will celebrate the release of Barton’s new book American Seafood. The event will be a gathering of leaders in the sustainable seafood area and those passionate and curious about it, to continue a conversation that Barton & Kyle have championed through their work - responsible stewardship of America’s waters. To that end, the proceeds from the evening will benefit the Anacostia Riverkeeper, an advocacy group aimed towards protecting and restoring the Anacostia River for all, and the Oyster Recovery Partnership, striving to create a self-sustaining oyster population through ecological restoration that expands economic opportunities in the Chesapeake and Costal Bays.

Rosewood Washington, D.C. Announces Partnership with Local Bookstore Politics and Prose

Rosewood Washington, D.C.

From our friends at Rosewood Washington, D.C....

Landmark Georgetown Hotel Invites Guests to Celebrate Summer Reading with Library Curated by Local Bookstore

Rosewood Washington D.C., the luxurious urban retreat situated along the C&O Canal, today announced a partnership with Politics and Prose, the capital’s premier independent bookshop and a cultural hub for literati. The partnership launches today with a curated library experience.

DC's Only Rare Book Festival Returns April 28-29

From our friends at the Washington Antiquarian Book Fair...

In a Divided Nation, Washington Antiquarian Book Fair Unites Through Knowledge, Learning and One-of-a-Kind Books

In an era torn by partisan division and “fake news,” the Washington Antiquarian Book Fair is offering a welcome antidote... its 42nd annual celebration of books, knowledge and learning, April 28-29, 2017, in the heart of our nation’s capital.

Quarter+Glory Announces Live Jazz Nights Themed After London's Savoy Hotel and Famed Cocktail Book

Photo courtesy of Mark Soriano (Pix of DC)

From our friends at Quarter+Glory...

14th and U Street’s Quarter+Glory Brings Sultry Jazz to Its Wednesday Night Repertoire

Entitled ‘The Savoy Jazz Night’, the weekly experience pays homage to celebrated mid-century American bartender Harry Craddock, author of The Savoy Cocktail Book, widely regarded as the bartender’s bible

Starting March 22nd, a Wednesday evening stroll past 14th and U’s Quarter+Glory, will likely result in head nodding or even a snapping of the fingers. The cocktail bar with a mid-century swagger is adding another element essential to quintessential American cocktail bars; jazz. Entitled: ‘The Savoy Jazz Nights’ every Wednesday evening, sounds of horns and drums will fill the air at Quarter+Glory. In true fashion, the weekly jazz nights carry a literary theme, very much like the bar itself. The themed evening borrows its name from The Savoy Cocktail Book, authored by American bartender Harry Craddock, widely considered to be the best bartender of the prohibition era. The Savoy Cocktail Book was published by London’s renown hotel: The Savoy in 1930, Craddock’s employer at the time, and included 750 recipes.

Renowned Jazz Musician Marcus Johnson Releases New Book

Jazz musician, now author Marcus Johnson

From our friends at FLO Brands...

Nationally Renowned Jazz Artist and Entrepreneur Marcus Johnson Debuts His New Book, For The Love Of... “Living The Journey Of Life with Intention, Love, Passion, And Happiness!”

Nationally renowned jazz musician, producer and entrepreneur Marcus Johnson is pleased to announce the March 2017 release of his debut book, For The Love Of... “Living The Journey Of Life With Intention, Love, Passion, And Happiness!” Marcus' first book dives deep into the life lessons he has learned while working to make his dreams a reality. He has created a formula for success in the music, wine, and lifestyle industries and For the Love Of... is a collection of essays discussing strategies that helped him cope with the highs and lows of his journey. This motivational new “life manual” is priced at $14.95 US/$16.95 CAN and is available where books are sold including Amazon, and at Marcus Johnson’s website, www.flobrands.com.

Union Market's West Elm Lab 1270 Pop-Up to Host Free Poetry Event, January 14-15

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Union Market’s West Elm Lab 1270 Pop-Up to Host Free Poetry Event with Author Kia Dawkins January 14-15

Culinary and retail district in northeast DC to host two-day poetry reading, discussion and journaling event on self-care

Vibrant culinary and retail district Union Market welcomes poet and author Kia Marie Dawkins to the West Elm Lab 1270 pop-up location (1270 5th Street, NE) for a free two-day poetry event focused on community, productivity and self-care. The "Times of Poetry and Wine” sit-and-sip will take place on Saturday, January 14 and Sunday, January 15 from 1 to 4 PM.

Smithsonian Will Host Its 2016 Holiday Festival December 3-4

From our friends at the Smithsonian Institution...

To Celebrate the Season, the 2016 Smithsonian Holiday Festival Will Feature Family-Friendly Concerts, Book Signings, Trunk Shows, Festive Food, Activities for Kids and So Much More

The Smithsonian will host a free, two-day festival Saturday, December 3, and Sunday, December 4, from 10 AM to 5:30 PM on the National Mall to kick off the holiday season. A wide selection of festive events, trunk shows, activities and seasonal décor will be available at participating museums and galleries, including musical performances by U.S. Air Force Band High Flight and free screenings of The Muppet Christmas Carol.

Grilled Oyster Company Hosts Working the Water Book Signing, Trivia, & Dining Specials, December 8th

From our friends at The Grilled Oyster Company...

Grilled Oyster Company hosts photographer Jay Fleming for an exclusive book signing of his new collection Working the Water, a photo narrative that illustrates the seafood industry of the Chesapeake Bay, at their Cathedral Commons location. Fleming will be personalizing and selling Working the Water for $50 as well as giving away his stunning 2017 calendars, either of which makes the perfect holiday present for anyone interested in the seafood industry or who has called the Chesapeake region home. Grilled Oyster Company is also partnering up with Oyster Recovery Partnership, the organization that recycles 100% of the restaurant’s oyster shells back into the Chesapeake Bay, to host seafood trivia at 8 PM. Drink specials and $1 raw oysters will be available during Fleming’s book signing for guests to taste the fresh seafood the Chesapeake region is renowned for.

41st Annual Washington Antiquarian Book Fair Returns to the District

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41st Annual Washington Antiquarian Book Fair Returns March 4-5, 2016

On-demand poetry, rare books, demonstrations, casual appraisals and more

Book lovers rejoice: The Washington Antiquarian Book Fair returns to our nation’s capital! Celebrating its 41st year, the Fair returns this March 4-5, 2016, featuring new and longtime favorite exhibitors and collections. Over the course of two days, the fair will offer a chance for book lovers to celebrate and discover rare books and manuscripts, and connect with fellow enthusiasts for this rare opportunity to share conversations, discoveries, and experiences with the larger community.

Praline Bakery & Bistro Hosts Book Signing for "The White House in Gingerbread"

From our friends at Praline Bakery & Bistro...

The White House in Gingerbread

Former White House Chef Roland Mesnier to appear for book signing & demo

Former White House Executive Pastry Chef, Roland Mesnier, along with Chef Mark Ramsdell join Praline Bakery & Bistro for a book signing of their The White House in Gingerbread (White House Historical Association - September 29, 2015. ISBN-13: 978-1931917476) on December 19, 2015 from 3-5:00 PM. Reservations are required, as the event is limited to 50 guests. Click here to make your reservation.

Smithsonian Will Host Its 2015 Holiday Festival December 5-6

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The 2015 Festival Is the Smithsonian's Largest Holiday Festival to Date with 10 Participating Museums!

To celebrate the season, the Smithsonian Holiday Festival will feature family-friendly concerts, book signings, trunk shows, festive food, activities for kids and so much more

The Smithsonian will host its 2015 holiday festival, Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, at participating museums including: the National Museum of American History, National Museum of Air and Space, National Museum of Natural History, Freer Gallery of Art and Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Museum of the American Indian, National Museum of African American Art, National Postal Museum, and The Smithsonian Castle. For the first time, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden will host the holiday festival this year.