News & Politics The US Capitol Gets Its Own “Biography” The book’s author on what he found most intriguing. Capital Comment, Capitol Hill, DC History, New BookJune 3, 2026
News & Politics A Debut Novel Set in the DC Music Scene Benny Peterson worked hard to get the details right in "The Maidenheads." Capital Comment, LGBTQ, New BookMay 26, 2026
News & Politics When Polarizing First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln Came to Washington In this excerpt from an upcoming book, the woman who reshaped the role of presidential spouse faces social snubs, scheming opportunists, power struggles, and a nation heading toward Civil War. Abraham Lincoln, First Lady, New BookMay 14, 2026
News & Politics This DC-Area Psychiatrist Handles Extreme Human-Rights Violations Suzan Song explains her drive to witness suffering I.Q., New Book, TherapyApril 1, 2026
News & Politics The Best Zingers From Senator John Kennedy’s Book “How to Test Negative for Stupid” is a surprise bestseller. Capital Comment, New BookMarch 9, 2026
News & Politics What Color Is the White House? A new book complicates that question. Capital Comment, New Book, The White HouseFebruary 24, 2026
News & Politics John Fetterman vs. Cheryl Hines: We Actually Read Their Meh Books Two controversial Washingtonians recently wrote memoirs. Capital Comment, Cheryl Hines, John Fetterman, New BookJanuary 6, 2026
News & Politics | Real Estate How DC Inspired Marisa Kashino’s “Best Offer Wins” The wild novel is set in the DC real estate world. Capital Comment, New BookNovember 24, 2025
News & Politics Why the American Revolution Changed the World Richard Bell’s new book is an engaging read. American Revolution, Capital Comment, New BookNovember 12, 2025
News & Politics An Engaging New Book Looks at the Dictionary Stefan Fatsis’s latest is on the search for meaning. Capital Comment, dictionary, New BookNovember 5, 2025
The US Capitol Gets Its Own “Biography”