A successful 2026 Independent Bookstore Crawl
A photo essay celebrating the 2026 DC Independent Bookstore Crawl.
Author: DJB
The forgotten life and mysterious death of baseball’s first phenom
Thomas W. Gilbert’s newest book examines the life and mysterious death of baseball’s first hero.
When our refuge is shattered
Nathaniel Popkin talks with me about his new novel and age-old divisions that remain with us today.
A celebration of independent bookstores
April 25th: A day to make a big dent in my quest to visit all 29 DC-area independent bookshops!
The purple iris and the revolutionary nature of flowers
My first iris of the season reminded me of he power of happiness, cooperation, collaboration, beauty.
Creation begins in the darkness
Readings from several writers on life, death, darkness, light, resurrection, and love.
Hanging out with John Prine
Tom Piazza creates an intimate portrait of one of the most beloved singers and songwriters of our times.
Living in the in-between times of life
Arthur C. Brooks looks at how to face, and perhaps even thrive, in the midst of the inevitable.
Considering revolution from a different viewpoint
An award-winning history illuminates the overlooked dimensions of American history.
The job of God is already taken
Thoughts from writers and songs from musicians to help us move forward in a year of turmoil.
MORE TO COME... 