Sunday, September 21, 1 p.m. In another timely book, THE DUEL: Pakistan on the Flight Path of American Power, Tariq Ali, a well-known journalist and political activist, probes the uneasy American-Pakistani alliance.
Sunday, 5 p.m. NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten will talk about his book, BACARDI AND THE LONG FIGHT FOR CUBA, a lively history of Cuba using the rum family as a jumping off point.
Monday, September 22: Historian Annette Gordon-Reed will talk about her new book, THE HEMINGSES OF MONTICELLO. Publishers Weekly said, “she shows how his [Jefferson’s] life was deeply affected by his slave kinspeople: his lover (who was the half-sister of his deceased wife) and their children.”
Tuesday, September 23: BIG DOUBLE FEATURE
At the store: noted writer Paul Theroux, for his new book, GHOST TRAIN TO THE EASTERN STAR
At Sixth & I Historic Synagogue: New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman for his book, HOT, FLAT, AND CROWDED (see Carla Comments.) Tickets are $12 each, or you may purchase the book and receive two tickets with it. Call 202-364-1919 for tickets and information.
Wednesday, September 24: ANOTHER BIG DOUBLE FEATURE
At the store: physicist Brian Greene will present ICARUS AT THE EDGE OF TIME, his reimagining of the Icarus fable using illustrations obtained with the Hubble telescope. Greene’s intent is to interest people of all ages in the wonders of the universe.
At BCC High School: Christopher Paolini will present the latest in his Erogan series, BRISINGR: Inheritance Part III to a very large crowd. One ticket comes with purchase of the book; up to two more are available at $3 each with book purchase. Please contact P&P at 202-364-1919 or for details.
And don’t forget the First Presidential Debate on Friday, at 8 p.m. September 26.
Come and watch with us at the store and share your comments.
For the full September calendar and more details, visit www.politics-prose.com
Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse
5015 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 364-1919
Best reached by car or metro bus, see www.wmata.com for bus access
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