“Dear PoPville,
I’ve lived in DC for about 7 years now and have struggled with the intellectual book clubs of our uber-smart city. So here I go starting my own! This book club is designed for escapist popular fiction–think Reese’s book club, mystery/psychological thrillers, page turners that make you forget about the terrible day you had at work but also don’t require you to use your brain too much.
Below is a starter schedule, (more…)
From a press release:
“Join chef Deuki Hong and journalist Matt Rodbard on an insider’s journey covering the exciting evolution of Korean food through stories of chefs and home cooks, as well as recipes that are shaping modern Korean cuisine, including sweet-spicy barbecue, creative rice and seafood dishes, flavor-bombed stews, and KPOP-fueled street food. In Koreatown, they explored the foods of Korean-American communities across the United States. Now with Koreaworld, they show how Korean cuisine today is nothing less than an international culinary revolution. (more…)
From a press release:
“On Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Ambar Shaw, located at 1547 7th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. will host a book signing cocktail party for author Travis Mitchell. The ticket to attend the event includes two Ambar cocktails which are featured in his new book, DC Cocktails, as well as a copy of the book. Guests will meet author Travis Mitchell at the reception and can have him personalize their book. Tickets are $36 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, and can be purchased here.
Travis Mitchell is a DC-based food and drink writer, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Happy spring-during-winter day! I saw this last night walking home and thought you or your readers might appreciate it. My brother believes the pages are from the Dark Tower by Stephen King, and this illustrates a scene from the second book of the series. (more…)
610 Water Street, SW
Thanks to the folks from Politics and Prose for passing on the good word:
“our new locations at the Wharf and Union Market are now open, and we are already booking regular author talks there.” (more…)
3040 M Street, NW
Thanks to all who passed on the huge news from the Washington Business Journal:
“Barnes & Noble returning to former Georgetown retail space”
Nike closed here back in January 2023. Barnes and Noble closed here back in 2011.
STAY TUNED.
Ed. Note: NOW do Union Station!!!
“In the “Building Readers” gallery, visitors explore the intersections between the alphabets and simple shapes that form the basis of storytelling and design. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy Plus & Greater Than / National Building Museum”
From the National Building Museum:
“The National Building Museum announced the opening date for its landmark new, multigenerational exhibition Building Stories.
Opening Sunday, January 21, 2024, Building Stories is a new long-term exhibition that will bring kids and adults alike on an immersive exploration of the world of architecture, engineering, construction, and design found in the pages of children’s books. Occupying 4,000 square feet of prominent exhibition space on the Museum’s ground floor, Building Stories is the most ambitious exhibition ever undertaken by the Museum and will be on display for ten years. (more…)
8401 Colesville Road
Thanks to Tommy for sending: “Stopped into a super cool new record and book shop, Mojomala, in Silver Spring, right by the metro next to Silverbranch. The owner Michael was super friendly and helpful; their selection was excellent — lots of recent releases along with (more…)
1324 4th Street, NE
Thanks to K for sending: “Politics and Prose opening at 1324 4th St. NE near Union Market. Assumedly moving from their 5th St. NE location.”
Stay tuned.
Super sad news from Capitol Hill Books:
“We are sad to share that Jim Toole, owner of Capitol Hill Books from 1995 – 2018, has passed away.
Jim, AKA The Admiral, was still an active employee of Capitol Hill Books & will be dearly missed. He was one of a kind.” (more…)