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WHOA/DEVELOPING: “The Potter’s House DC (PHDC) will be closed until further notice. This closure includes the cafe and bookstore…” in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


1658 Columbia Road, NW in brighter days back in 2014

Potter’s House shares on their IG:

“We are devastated by this development, and know that this space has been a pillar for our neighbors and friends for over 65 years. We only hope to re-open PHDC as an independent, self-funded organization dedicated to serving others and creating space for everyone to feel welcomed. It has been our privilege to work for this organization, and we love you all.”

For those not familiar with Potter’s House, located at 1658 Columbia Road NW, some history on them  here and here.

Oh yikes, thanks to all who passed on from Potter’s House:

“Important Update on the Operation of The Potter’s House DC

Please see the below statement regarding the immediate closure of The Potter’s House DC for the foreseeable future. Please also note that any communications received between January 7th and January 27th were not sent by PHDC staff, nor are they aware of what those communications entailed.

To our community,

Due to recent and unforeseen circumstances, The Potter’s House DC (PHDC) will be closed until further notice. This closure includes the cafe and bookstore’s normal operating hours, as well as all public and private events at PHDC.

As many of you may know, we scheduled a temporary break during the month of January to update many of our administrative systems, train our staff with updated guidance, and hire additional staff to help us expand our ability to operate sustainably as a nonprofit organization. When we came to work on January 1, 2026, we fully believed that this plan would be put into action. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control and additional challenges we were unaware of, PHDC no longer has access to the necessary funds to continue operation at this time. (more…)

“The new Barnes & Noble will offer over 15,000 square feet of books, toys, games, magazines, gift items and more.” F Street Opening Next Week

By Prince Of Petworth


1025 F Street, NW

Full release from Barnes & Noble:

“Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its newest Washington, D.C. bookstore on Wednesday, January 21st.

The new Barnes & Noble will offer over 15,000 square feet of books, toys, games, magazines, gift items and more. The new multilevel Barnes & Noble is located at 1025 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004, in the historic Woodward & Lothrop building. This new downtown Barnes & Noble is less than a mile from The White House, National Mall, several Smithsonian Museums, and is just a stone’s throw away from the Petersen House where President Lincoln spent his last days.

The bookseller’s return to downtown D.C. comes (more…)

“Flor. Coffee + Books Relaunches Flor. Books, an International Bookshop”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Florencia Agrazo and Carola Mandelbaum, co-owners of Flor. Books”

From a press release:

“Flor. Coffee + Books, the Buenos Aires–inspired café and bookstore that opened in Georgetown in August, is relaunching its upstairs bookshop, Flor. Books, this week, with a refreshed selection and new programming shaped by customer feedback.

Co-owned by Florencia Agrazo (Flor. Coffee) and Carola Mandelbaum, who curates the shop and leads events, Flor. Books is “designed for discovery and connection,” according to Mandelbaum. The shelves highlight contemporary literature, standout international and Spanish-language titles, and writers whose work crosses cultures—from atmospheric fiction and inventive narratives to timely nonfiction and bilingual books for young readers. Guests will also find limited-edition classics and thoughtfully chosen gifts. (more…)

“The Banned Wagon Coming to DC: Free Banned Books for the Community”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Penguin Random House

From an email:

“WHAT: The Banned Wagon provides hundreds of free copies of banned or challenged books to community members on their tour. Guests will be able to select one book for free (while supplies last). In addition to the free copies of those books, attendees will be able to take further action by sending a note to local representatives through Penguin Random House’s partnership with EveryLibrary.

WHO: Powered by Penguin Random House, in partnership with EveryLibrary and First Book

WHEN + WHERE: (more…)

Author Cancels National Book Festival Appearance “due to current events in Washington, D.C.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jim Havard

Author Honorée Fanonne Jeffers shared:

“Beloved:

I’m so sad to report that, due to current events in Washington, D.C., I have decided not to travel to D.C. to participate in the National Book Festival on September 6, 2025.

I really—REALLY!!!!— wanted to attend to be in conversation again with the incomparable, brilliant Imani Perry, but given all that’s happening, frankly, as an African American, I’m just afraid to be in that city. I wish I had more courage—but my cancellation is in no way a reflection of those who do have the courage to attend or on the wonderful organizers of the National Book Festival! I’m just a person who suffers from anxiety and I have to be a better shepherd of my personal health. (more…)

“Flor. Coffee + Books, a Buenos Aires-inspired café and bookshop, will officially open its doors on Monday, August 18th”

By Prince Of Petworth


1220 31st Street, NW, Flor Agrazo and Marco Ferrario on the steps of Flor photo by Mateo Cocito

From a press release:

“Flor. Coffee + Books, a Buenos Aires-inspired café and bookshop, will officially open its doors on Monday, August 18th at 1220 31st St., NW, just above M Street in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC. A Grand Opening celebration will take place on August 22nd.

Created by international author Florencia Agrazo and her partner Marco Ferrario, Flor. Coffee + Books will offer specialty coffee, including their own coffee blend from Georgetown’s Grace Street Coffee Roasters, Argentinian and French pastries and soft serve from Dolcezza. The menu will also highlight dishes made with fresh, locally sourced high quality ingredients, including vegetarian and gluten free options. Florencia “Flor” Agrazo is the author of The Gratitude Notebook, a series of 90-day visualization and journaling guides for consciously creating your ideal life. “I’ve always dreamed of creating a space where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and nourish both body and soul,” says Agrazo. “Flor. is the physical extension of my writing—a place for reflection, creativity, and community.” (more…)

“Lost City Books summer sale 8/16-8/17!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Lost City Books (2467 18th Street, NW):

“To celebrate our vacation, we’re holding a 20% off sale on in-store and online purchases the weekend leading up to our break, August 16th and 17th. You can continue to support us by shopping on our website while we’re closed, with a 20% discount for online orders from August 18th through 28th. Many are calling it the sale of the season… (more…)

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