Washington, DC

Passion & Presence

By Jupiter Berrysmith

Passion & Presence

Reflections on the Capital Love LitFest.

Do What You Fear Most: The History of the Velvet Underground

Book Review

Do What You Fear Most: The History of the Velvet Underground

By Richie Unterberger

An illuminating account of the band that made Lou Reed famous.

Worth a Revisit
Bad Guys on the Bayou

The Big Easy looms large in James Lee Burke’s entertaining Dave Robicheaux series.

    Book Review

    Musical Chairs

    By Amy Poeppel

    Musical Chairs

    This comedy of errors hits all the right notes.

    Book Review

    Mother Land

    By Leah Franqui

    Mother Land

    An enjoyable story of self-discovery and friendship that occasionally meanders.

    Book Review

    Districts that Succeed: Breaking the Correlation Between Race, Poverty, and Achievement

    When it comes to developing good schools, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

    Book Review

    The Great Dissenter: The Story of John Marshall Harlan, America’s Judicial Hero

    A compelling look at an unusual — and unlikely — civil rights champion.

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    My Mistress’ Eyes Are Raven Black: A Novel

    Romance and suspense intertwine in this riveting thriller set on post-WWI Ellis Island.

    Podcast

    Authors on Audio: Kerri K. Greenidge

    An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

    Beyond The Book

    Nothing but the Truth!

    It’s time to put the “non” back in nonfiction.

    Book Review

    Blind Man’s Bluff: A Memoir

    By James Tate Hill

    Blind Man’s Bluff: A Memoir

    A young man loses his sight, but not his vision, in this excellent new work.