One the listings incorrectly described the author of a book being discussed by William B. Bushong at noon tomorrow at the VFW Building on Capitol Hill. Glenn Brown, author of "Glenn Brown's History of the United States Capitol," was a founding member of the American Institute of Architects' Washington chapter and became the AIA's executive secretary upon the organization's move from New York to Washington in 1898.
Literary Calendar
August 25-31, 2008
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25 MONDAY
7 P.M. Writer and professor Moustafa Bayoumi discusses and signs his new book, How Does It Feel to Be a Problem?: Being Young and Arab in America, at Politics and Prose Bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-364-1919.
26 TUESDAY
6 P.M. Betsy Hartmann reads from and signs her new political thriller, Deadly Election, at Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW, 202-387-7638.
6:30 P.M. Eleanor Herman discusses and signs her new book, Mistress of the Vatican: The True Story of Olimpia Maidalchini: The Secret Female Pope, at the National Press Club, ballroom, 529 14th St. NW. Call 202-662-7129 or e-mail opus@press.org to RSVP. She will also speak on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. at Politics and Prose Bookstore, 202-364-1919.
7 P.M. Abbe Smith, the director of the Criminal Justice Clinic and a professor at Georgetown University Law School, discusses and signs Case of a Lifetime: A Criminal Defense Lawyer's Story at Politics and Prose Bookstore, 202-364-1919.
27 WEDNESDAY
Noon. The United States Capitol Historical Society wraps up its "August Brown Bag Lecture Series" with a discussion with William B. Bushong, editor of the illustrated Glenn Brown's History of the United States Capitol, at the VFW Building, Ketchum Hall, 200 Maryland Ave. NE. Call 202-543-8919, ext. 38, or e-mail uschs@uschs.org to RSVP. (Glenn Brown, a British painter, was shortlisted for the Tate Gallery's Turner Prize in 2000.)
5 P.M. The Audubon Naturalist Society is hosting an evening with Lee Allen Peterson, son of zoologist and conservationist Roger Tory Peterson, who will discuss the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America (published to mark the centennial of Roger Tory Peterson's birth, it combines his classics Field Guide to Eastern Birds and Field Guide to Western Birds in one volume, augmented with digital remastering of Peterson's paintings, updated text and new images from various artists) at the Woodend Mansion, 8940 Jones Mill Rd., Chevy Chase, Md. Refreshments provided; for details and to RSVP, call 301-652-3606 or e-mail bookshop@audubonnaturalist.org.
7 P.M. Local writer Louise Farmer Smith, author of several award-winning short stories, reads from her work as part of the monthly reading series "A Space Inside" held at Riverby Books, 417 East Capitol St. SE, 202-543-4342.
7 P.M. Nancy Whitney-Reiter, a former Fortune 500 employee and a 9/11 survivor, discusses and signs Unplugged: How to Disconnect from the Rat Race, Have an Existential Crisis, and Find Meaning and Fulfillment, at Olsson's Books-Dupont, 1307 19th St. NW, 202-785-1133.
30 SATURDAY
1 P.M. Beth Brown discusses and signs her new book, Haunted Battlefields: Virginia's Civil War Ghosts, at the Manassas Museum System, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas, Va., 703-368-1873.
31 SUNDAY
Noon. Children's book author and illustrator Rebecca Harrison Reed reads from and discusses The Train to Maine, a new picture book illustrated by Reed and written by Jamie Spencer, at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Rd., Fairfax Station, Va., 703-425-9225.
SPECIAL NOTICES
The Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival, running through Sept. 24 at the D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW, opens on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. with "Laughing for God's Sake: Humor in Jewish Literature," featuring interpretive readings by local actors (directed by Ian Armstrong) of work by the likes of Shalom Auslander, Faye Moskowitz and Nathan Englander ($20, $15 member). A reception follows. This event will feature the 10 finalists of the festival's writing contest (see below for details). Other highlights include: Adam Langer reads from his novel Ellington Boulevard on Monday, Sept. 15, at 8 p.m.; Ilan Stavans discusses Resurrecting Hebrew (part of Schocken's "Jewish Encounters" series) on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m.: Georgetown University professor Jacques Berlinerblau discusses Thumpin' It: The Use and Abuse of the Bible in Today's Presidential Politics on Friday, Sept. 19, at noon. Tickets for all festival events are on sale now; aside from opening night, admission to the events listed here is $9, or $6 for JCC members. For a complete schedule and further information and to purchase tickets, visit http:/
The D.C. Jewish Community Center's third annual writing contest -- short essays or stories that illuminate how humor has been helpful in difficult times -- is looking for entries. The guidelines: a maximum length of 250 words from any resident of the greater Washington, D.C. area, one entry per person, e-mailed or received via post by Sept. 1. Ten finalists will be selected from two categories (contestants under 18 years of age and those 18 and older) and honored at the upcoming Jewish Literary Festival at the D.C. JCC. For complete submission details visit http:/
The D.C. Public Library and the literacy advocacy group D.C. LEARNs will host a Literacy Volunteer Fair on Thursday, Sept. 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. The event will feature representatives from numerous literary organizations in the city, who will counsel prospective volunteers on the programs, training and opportunities available, whether it's helping adults learn to read, earn a GED or grasp the basics of English as a second language. For more information and to RSVP, call Ben Merrion at 202-727-2431 or e-mail benjamin.merrion@dc.gov by Sept. 8.
The fourth annual Sotto Voce Poetry Festival will be held Sept. 5-7 in Shepherdstown, W.Va. Details at http:/
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All submissions must be received no later than 14 days prior to the Sunday you wish the item to appear. Priority will be given to literary events that are free and open to the public. Submissions should be sent to: Literary Calendar / Book World, 1150 15th St NW Washington DC 20071. Our fax number is 202-334-5059; e-mail is litcal@washpost.com.
