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Elizabeth Becker - Overbooked: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism

Jun 19 2013 7:00 pm
Jun 19 2013 8:00 pm
From Costa Rican ecotourism to Dubai’s desert shopping malls to African safaris, the travel industry isn’t just thriving—it’s changing the world. Reporting from jungles, cities, and ancient ruins, Becker, award-winning former New York Times foreign correspondent, looks closely at the largest global business and charts its decidedly mixed impact on economies, traditions, and natural environments.

Overbooked: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism (Hardcover)

By Elizabeth Becker
$28.00
ISBN-13: 9781439160992
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Simon & Schuster, 3/2013
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District Lines, Volume 2

Calling All Writers
 

The launch this month of District Lines, P&P’s anthology of work by local writers and artists, has been such a success that we’ve decided to go ahead with a second volume. More than 40 writers and artists contributed to the first volume, which portrays various aspects of life in Washington DC. Scores of people turned out for a spirited and exciting event in the store on June 15 to hear readings from the publication and join in celebrating a broad range of local talent.

District Lines is not only edited and designed by P&P’s staff. It’s also published in-house using the store’s book-printing machine, Opus. Our plan is to issue the next volume in January 2014. We considered changing the theme for this one but have decided not to because of continued strong interest in a publication that features work by local writers and artists focused on the DC area.

So as before, we’re requiring that submissions be inspired by places, people or events in Washington. The pieces can take a number of different forms—essays, poems, sketches, photographs, stories, remembrances or testimonials. And they can come from previously-published authors and artists as well as from those who have yet to see their work in print. We only ask that each submission be original and not have been published elsewhere.  

The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2013. Please view the complete submission guidelines on our website.

--Brad and Lissa

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  Member Sale Starts Tomorrow! 

Friday, June 21 - Sunday, June 23

Our Summer member sale runs tomorrow, Friday, June 21, through Sunday, June 23. All books and accessories are 20% off for Politics & Prose members, and DVDs and CDs are 15% off! Members who shop online also receive 20% off their purchases during this period.

Readers of the Washington City Paper voted us D.C.’s Best Bookstore for the third consecutive year! Show your support by becoming a P&P member.

Fine print:
*Sale is limited to items currently in stock. Special orders and items not on our shelves are excluded from the sale. Select items are non-discountable, including classes, trips, and Opus-printed titles. Kobo e-reading devices and e-books are excluded from the sale. Sale ends in-store at 8 p.m. Sunday, 6/23; sale ends online at 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, 6/23.

 

  Hassle-Free E-books 

Sunday, June 23, noon - 4 p.m.

Are you an e-book reader and a loyal supporter of Politics & Prose? With Kobo you can read more than three million e-books from Politics & Prose hassle-free. At this weekend’s Member Sale, our staff will show you how to download e-books from P&P and download them directly to your e-reader of choice. Stop by Sunday, June 23 between 12 and 4 p.m. and our staff will answer your questions. No appointments necessary. Just drop in!

To learn more about purchasing e-books for Politics & Prose, Click Here.

 

Fall Splendor in the Brandywine Valley

October 4 - October 6, 2013

Spend three days and two nights soaking up the natural beauty of the Brandywine Valley and exploring the region’s arts and gardens, which first attracted the du Pont family generations ago. Visit exquisite museums, gardens, and estates for which the region is known. Spend two nights at the historic Hotel du Pont and your days with an expert guide.

Click Here for details.

99% Sold Out!

October 20 - October 26, 2013

Brandywine

Join an intimate group of travelers for a week in October at Villa Spannocchia, a charming farm estate near Siena, Italy, for writing, reading, relaxation, and exploration. Each day will include time for work and contemplation, followed by village excursions, leisurely meals, and conversation. Built in the 1500s, Spannocchia is a destination in itself. What you see from your bedroom window is what inspired Dante while writing the Divine Comedy. Plus, Spannocchia holds many of its original pieces, paintings, and photographs—it’s not a hotel, but a home.

Click Here for details.

Summer Classes

Registration Closes Friday at Noon!

Hungry for WordsIn Hungry for Words, acclaimed author Kathleen Flinn (The Sharper the Knife, The Less You Cry and The Kitchen Counter Cooking School) takes a holistic approach to the art and craft of modern food writing including understanding what made great food writers endure, generating ideas, assembling non-fiction book proposals, and culinary travel writing. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the history and rigors of food writing and receive a robust course book that includes numerous examples of great writing, writing exercises and titles for future reading. This class aims to help you find or hone your unique voice and approach in the wide landscape of culinary writing. Price: $250/$230 for P&P/TWC members, includes light breakfast and lunch both days.

This workshop will be held at The Writer’s Center in Bethesda.

Click Here for details and registration.

Check out our full list of
summer classes.

Fresh from Opus, Our Book Printing Machine

If you have questions about printing a book
with Opus, email Opus@politics-prose.com.

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Doug Lang
Dérangé
($15)

Book of the Week

52 weeks. 52 books. Read fast so you can keep up.

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Simon Van Booy
The Illusion of Separateness
(Harper, $23.99)

Bestsellers

All Politics & Prose Weekly Hardcover Bestsellers
are 20% off for Members.
Click here to see what the community is reading and the top
hardcover fiction and non-fiction books we are discounting this week.

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Americanah
(Knopf, $26.95)

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Joseph J. Ellis
Revolutionary Summer
(Knopf, $26.95)

Click here for all 24 of our discounted bestsellers.

Bargain Books

Please call us at 202-364-1919 or stop by the store to shop for these and other discounted titles.

Book Covers       

Eyal Press
Beautiful Souls
(Hardcover, $7.98)

Leanne Shapton 
Swimming Studies
(Available in hardcover, $8.98)

James Wood
The Fun Stuff: And Other Essays
(Available in hardcover, $9.98)

Click here to read more about these books.

Ticketed and Special Events

Friday, June 21, 7:00 p.m.

at GW Lisner Auditorium
730 21st Street NW
Metro: Foggy Bottom
Neil Gaiman

From one of the world’s most beloved storytellers––#1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman––comes his first adult novel in eight years. Wondrous and imaginative, and at times deeply scary, The Ocean at the End of the Lane (Wm. Morrow, $25.99) captures the very essence of childhood fear and uncertainty. In a clash of memory and reality, it is a pitched fever dream of a novel, and could very well be Gaiman’s most accomplished work to date.

This event is sold out and, as of June 19th, we can no longer accept pre-orders for signed books. Apologies for any inconvenience.

SIGNING GUIDELINES

  • Neil Gaiman will sign all copies of The Ocean at the End of the Lane purchased from Politics & Prose.
  • Due to time constraints, Neil will sign up to ONE additional title per person, personalized with first names only.
  • Neil will not pose for photos.
  • Flash photography and video are not permitted before, during, or after the discussion and signing.
  • Signing guidelines may be subject to change. 

Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 p.m.

Olver Sacksat Sixth & I
600 I Street NW
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown
Oliver Sacks, in conversation with Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison

In Hallucinations (Vintage, $15.95), Oliver Sacks weaves together stories of his patients and of his own mind-altering experiences to illuminate what hallucinations tell us about the organization and structure of our brains, how they have influenced every culture's folklore and art, and why the potential for hallucination—a vital part of the human condition—is present in us all.

One ticket: $15
One book and one ticket: $25/20 for members
One book and two tickets: $35/30 for members
In order to obtain the Politics & Prose member price you must enter the coupon code that has been emailed to members separately

Click Here to purchase.

Children and Teens

Books of the Week

New in Hardcover
(20% off for everyone through June 27)

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Annette LeBlanc Cate
Look Up!
(Candlewick, $15.99)

 

Blast From the Past
(20% off for Members through June 27)

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Priscilla Belz Jenkins
A Nest Full of Eggs
(HarperCollins, $5.99)

 

Turn on Your Brain with Summer Reading

KrosoczkaThis summer P&P and the DC Public Library team up for the library’s Summer Reading Program for readers of all ages. Read great books, see amazing authors, and win prizes. Sign up for the Summer Reading Program in the P&P Children and Teens Department.

The Children and Teens Department is co-hosting an event featuring Jarrett Krosoczka Saturday, July 13, 3 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Library. 
 

School Summer Reading List Books: 10% off!

New in PaperbackDo you need to get some summer reading done for school? Buy your books at Politics & Prose and you'll receive a 10% discount on books purchased from school summer reading lists. If your school does not provide a summer reading list, check with your public library. All public libraries provide suggested reading lists and we will also honor them with a 10% discount. Just bring your list and we will be glad to help you make selections for an enjoyable summer of reading!

Our Next Children's Event

Saturday, July 13, 3:00 pm

Jarrett J. Krosoczka - Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked — at Mt Pleasant Library

Kalamazoo is a city populated by frogs, anteaters, kangaroos, and more. It’s beautiful and calm by day, but at night the streets turn mean. Luckily, Rick Zengo has just joined the Platypus Police Squad and is determined to make a difference. Ages 8 and up.

Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked (Hardcover)

By Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Jarrett J. Krosoczka
$12.99
ISBN-13: 9780062071644
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Walden Pond Press, 5/2013
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Our Next Teen Event

Thursday, July 18, 7:00 p.m.

Debbie Levy - Imperfect Spiral — at Bethesda Library

Danielle’s perfect summer job babysitting five-year-old Humphrey turns into a nightmare when the little boy is struck and killed by a car. Danielle’s grief is compounded by the news that the driver of the car is an undocumented immigrant. The painful tragedy is complicated now by a current political issue. Ages 15 and up.

Imperfect Spiral (Hardcover)

By Debbie Levy
$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780802734419
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: Walker Childrens, 7/2013

Next Offsite Event

Politics & Prose sells books at many book-signing parties and events. The events below are open to the public; however, reservations and tickets should be acquired from the hosting organization. Please contact offsite@politics-prose.com if you are planning an event and would like us to supply the books.

Thursday, June 27, 11:30 a.m.

at The Hay-Adams Hotel
800 16th Street, NW
Metro: McPherson Square
John Taliaferro

John Taliaferro, former Newsweek senior editor and Harvard graduate, will discuss his latest book, All the Great Prizes (Simon & Schuster, $35), which is the first full-scale biography since 1934 on John Hay, who was a major figure in American history for more than half a century.

Buy tickets.

Upcoming Offsite Events

Music News

BROADWAY & OFF BROADWAY
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Cindy Lauper
Kinky Boots: Original Broadway Cast
(Sony Broadway, $13.98)

David Byrne & Fatboy Slim
Here Lies Love
(Nonesuch, 2 CDs, $18.98)

Read the full reviews.

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New
Woody Guthrie 100! Live at the Kennedy Center
(Legacy, CD & DVD, $17.98)

Theo Bleckmann
Mother Goose’s Melodies
(Winter & Winter, $17.98)

Read the full reviews.