Hear from two promoters of literary life in our town, and ask them questions about the business of books in DC.

Ron Charles, book reviewer at the Washington Post — and host of the Totally Hip Book Review. His award-winning reviews are lauded as smart, even-handed, and beautifully written; his humor brings added joy to his readership.

Andy Shallal is an Iraqi-American artist, activist, publisher, and entrepreneur. His Busboys and Poets venues include bookstores, performance space, and murals he painted! Shallal has run for mayor and is a local philanthropist.

The Authors Guild is offering DC-area programs through its ambassadors, MKZ, E. Ethelbert Miller, and Beryl Lieff Benderly.