Reading
Funny Book and Writing Memes
My writing teacher praised me. She said I could be the next J.D. Salinger — but only if I stay out of the public eye for 50 years. — @kileynoodles When I buy a new book, I read the last page first. That way, in case I die before I finish, I know how it […]
Indie Booksellers: DC Area Independent Bookstores
Here are the best independent bookstores in the DC Area. They sell great books, host events for wonderful authors, and promote to book readers. Bridge Street Books, Rod Smith, 2814 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC 20007-3717; 202-965-5200. Email: rod@bridgestreetbooks.com. Web: http://store.bridgestreetbooks.com. Facebook: https://facebook.com/pages/Bridge-Street-Books/111686825536471. A small serious intellectual bookstore. Many poetry readings. Specializes in poetry, theater, […]
54 Book Festivals Around the U.S.
Here are 54 book festivals held in the United States (and one in Canada). Over time I’ll be adding more and more listings for some of the great book festivals around the United States. Local book festivals feature writing workshops, book displays, author readings, author interviews, book sales, and more. Check out these 54 local […]
Book Author Advice: Stare. Pry. Listen. Eavesdrop
Stare. It is the way to educate your eye, and more. Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long. — Walker Evans, photographer Stare. It is the way to educate your eye, and more. Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long. — Walker Evans, photographer Click […]