DC Book Readings

Arvin Ahmadi at Kramerbooks, February 8th

DC bookreadings — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 01:35:43 +0000

Arvin Ahmadi will be reading and discussing his novel, Down and Across at Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café on Thursday, February 8^th at 7:00 p.m. This is his first novel. The event is free. The bookstore and café are located at 1517 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, above Dupont Circle.

Here is a link to his book –

Here is a video of Mr. Ahmadi discussing YA representation –

Lise Arin, Novelist, at Bender JCC of Greater Washington on Feb 8th

DC bookreadings — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:35:45 +0000

Lise Arin will be doing a reading of her first novel, Empress Matilda, at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington on Thursday, Feb. 8^th at 7:00 p.m. This is a paid event. The reading will be held at 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD.

Here is a link to her book –

Rose McGowan at GW Jack Morton, February 2nd

DC bookreadings — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 02:45:09 +0000

Actress Rose McGowan will discuss her book, Brave, at the George Washington Jack Morton Auditorium on Friday, February 2^nd. The event will start at 7:00 p.m. She will be interviewed by Madhulika Sikka, PRS Public Editor. The book discussion is sponsored by Politics and Prose.

Here is a link to her book –

Below is a trailer released for her series ‘Citizen Rose’. The new E! documentary will focus on Ms. McGowan’s efforts to fight sexual harassment and violence. –

Poetry and Prose Open Mic at Writer’s Center this Sunday

DC bookreadings — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 14:49:27 +0000

The Writer’s Center in Bethesda is sponsoring a Poetry and Prose Open Mic on Sunday, February 22^nd, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sign up for readers begins at 1:30 p.m. Admission is free. A reception will follow the reading. Please attend and support the Writer’s Center and those brave souls who will be reciting their poetry to us!

Love the poet at Culture Coffee this evening

DC bookreadings — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 12:40:00 +0000

LOVE the poet will host the Say Word Saturdays open mic at Culture Coffee from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. this evening. Admission fee is $5.00. Please stop by.

Below is LOVE the poet’s performance in The PunanyPoets’ The Secret of the Pearl in New York City a few years ago –

SpeakeasyDC’s Sucker for Love: A Valentine’s Day Special

DC bookreadings — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 14:36:51 +0000

Are you feeling a little romantic? Then visit SpeakeasyDC’s 7th annual Valentine love-fest of stories at the 9:30 Club. The event is tomorrow from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $25.00.

Love the poet at Culture Coffee tomorrow

DC bookreadings — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 14:22:31 +0000

Say Word Saturdays is a monthly open mic hosted by LOVE the poet at Culture Coffee. Please stop by tomorrow. The event is from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Admission fee is $5.00.

Below is an interview of Love the poet from YouTube –

Below is Love the poet’s reciting her poem “God’s Country” from YouTube –

Hannah Sternberg, Reading Like a Writer, Author Talk, Thursday

DC bookreadings — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 13:24:20 +0000

Local author Hannah Sternberg will discuss how being a writer enriches her appreciation of books and literature. She will also discuss and share from her novel Bullfinch. The event will be held at the Southeast Library in Washington, D.C. on February 12th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Attendees can enter a raffle for a Kindle preloaded with Hannah’s books. There will be other medieval giveaways too. Admission is free.

Hail Mary: Stories about Long Shots, Last Resorts, and Desperate Acts

DC bookreadings — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 13:27:36 +0000

Five storytellers will bravely stand up and perform their take on the night’s theme with a 7-8 minute true story during the first half of the show. However, after intermission, more are expected to tell their stories too. The event is tonight from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. It is sponsored by Speakeasy Storytelling.

While the show officially starts at 8:00 p.m., you are encouraged to arrive at 6:30 p.m. if you are seeking a good seat.

Tickets are $15.00 plus a $1 transaction fee when purchased on their website.

Tomorrow is International Book Giving Day

DC bookreadings — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 13:43:05 +0000

Tomorrow just isn’t Valentine’s Day. It’s also International Book Giving Day. Yes, it’s a real day. So please, give someone a book – it may be a good Valentine’s Day gift.

What are some good Valentine Day books to give to someone? Here are some suggestions below –

1). Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer

2). Outlander, by Diana Gabaldon

3). Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier

4). A Kiss for Little Bear, by Else Holmelund Minarik

5). Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen

6). Banana’s Love Poems, by Michele Brenton

7). Wicked Valentine, by April Angel

8). Romantic Poetry: 150 Poems for Love and Romance, by Emily Browning

9). Banana’s Mean and Funny Valentine Poems, by Michele Brenton

10). The Fault in Our Stars, by John Green