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Oscar Wilde and the Age of the Modern Celebrity in Washington

It turns out Oscar Wilde and Kim Kardashian could have something in common.

Capital Comment, Books | Jan 23, 2015

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George Pelecanos Attempts a New Literary Direction in "The Martini Shot"

In a collection of short stories, the author takes a leap from Washington-based crime novels to life on a film set.

Book Reviews, Fiction | Jan 7, 2015

Top 10 Books for January 2015

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Top 10 Books for January 2015

Our books editor picks her favorite reads for January 2015.

Capital Comment, Books | Jan 4, 2015

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5 Must-Read Books for December

These quiet reads offer respite from the year-end holiday madness.

Capital Comment, Books | Dec 4, 2014

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One Night Only: David Baldacci, December 2nd, Gaithersburg Book Festival Event

David Baldacci will be on stage Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014.

Capital Comment, Books | Dec 1, 2014

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Meet Identical-Twin Novelists Richard and Robert Bausch

The pair reveal an elemental difference in two lives lived extraordinarily in common.

Capital Comment, Books | Nov 11, 2014

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Book Review: “The Republic of Imagination: America in Three Books” by Azar Nafisi

The author explores the no man’s land between life and art.

Book Reviews, Autobiography/Memoir | Oct 21, 2014

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How Valerie Plame Went From CIA Agent to Novelist

With her second book out, Plame talks about her switch from agent to author.

Capital Comment, Books | Oct 20, 2014

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Q&A With Dan Fesperman, Author of "Unmanned"

The author dishes on his most recent literary thriller.

Capital Comment, Books | Oct 17, 2014

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Top 10 Books for October 2014

Our Books Editor picks her favorite reads for October 2014.

Capital Comment, Books | Oct 1, 2014