Bethanne Patrick, Author at Washingtonian

Bethanne Patrick

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

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

Top 10 Books for January 2015

Our books editor picks her favorite reads for January 2015.

Capital Comment, Books | Jan 4, 2015

5 Must-Read Books for December

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

Capital Comment, Books | Dec 4, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

The author dishes on his most recent literary thriller.

Capital Comment, Books | Oct 17, 2014

Top 10 Books for October 2014

Our Books Editor picks her favorite reads for October 2014.

Capital Comment, Books | Oct 1, 2014