WASHINGTON, D.C., October 12, 2023 ― The literary event of the year is back! Join us for the 31st Annual Meet the Authors‘ Night & Book Fair at The University Club of Washington, DC. Returning after a three-year pandemic hiatus, this special event is free and open to the public. It provides an opportunity for book enthusiasts to reconnect with their favorite authors and get personalized copies of their books, just in time for the upcoming holiday season.
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: The University Club of Washington, DC, 1135 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
This annual gathering is a celebration of literature and offers a chance to meet more than 40 accomplished authors with recently published works. Attendees can look forward to discovering a wide range of genres, including history, politics, contemporary and historical fiction, mysteries, cookbooks, children’s literature, and more!
What to Expect:
- Meet and Greet: Interact with your favorite authors.
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Personalized Signings: Get your books autographed and customized.*
- Book Browsing: Peruse through a rich selection of books, perfect for holiday gift-giving.
- Literary Discoveries: Unearth exciting new releases and hidden literary treasures.
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Fellow Bookworms: Connect with kindred spirits in a vibrant and unique ambiance.
*Please note that only books purchased at the event will be allowed for signing.
Official Authors List:
Business
Sally Jenkins and J. David McSwane
Children and Young Adults
Lulu Delacre, L.M. Elliott, Sue Fliess, Ruth Forman, Frances and Ginger Park, Mary Quattlebaum, Wendy Wan-Long Shang, Pat Tanumihardja, and Joan Waites
Cookbooks
Sandy Jacobs and RPCV Alliance for Ukraine, Michael Platt, Pat Tanumihardja,and Matthew Wendel
Fiction and HIstorical Fiction
Neil P. Gillen, Deborah Kalb, Len Kruger, Constance and Kent Matsumoto, and David O. Stewart
History
Adam Brookes, John DeFerrari and Peter Sefton, John Eisenberg, Judy Silverstein Gray and Taylor Baldwin Kiland, Amy Kardel, John W. Kropf, Richard Lawless, Liza Mundy, Andy Och, Stephen Rusiecki, and David O. Stewart
Music
Amy Kardel
Mystery and Thrillers
Donna Andrews, Ed Aymar, Austin Camacho, Amy Chua, Maya Corrigan, Ellen Crosby, John F. Dobbyn, Angie Kim, Tara Laskowski, Cathi Stoler, and Art Taylor
Poetry and Humor
Melissa Balmain and Lee Carlson
Politics
Seema Sirohi and Miles Taylor
Sports
John Eisenberg and Sally Jenkins
Whether you're an avid reader or looking for the perfect gift, the 31st Annual Meet the Authors‘ Night & Book Fair promises an unforgettable experience.
For additional information and the latest updates, visit our website at www.universityclubdc.com or get in touch with Eileen Hanning, Book Fair Manager, at [email protected].
For media inquiries and press passes, please contact:
Laura Ahmed
Director of Marketing & Communications
[email protected]
507-884-9577