OMG the Nats. I went to bed so only knew about the win when I woke up this morning and saw the family text thread between the college kid and my husband. Enjoy this moment, everyone! It is officially Indigenous People’s Day Weekend so celebrate as you see fit. Tonight, Kate Stewart, a 3rd generation […]
Alan Chargin will be sharing stories behind how Capitol Hill small businesses got their start. This week, he sat down with Laurie Gillman, owner of East City Bookshop at 645 Pennsylvania Avenue SE. The following conversation has been edited for clarity and brevity. Alan: How did you decide on opening a bookstore? Laurie: In […]
On Friday, November 17, Solid State Books will open up its doors– for a pop-up store. The pop-up will open just a couple of doors down from their permanent location within the Apollo building, 600 H Street NE, where they will operate through the holidays. According to Solid State Books co-owner Scott Abel, the bookstore […]
Since the demise of Trover’s and the Barnes & Noble in Union Station, Capitol Hill has been bereft of new book stores for adults. Used book lovers still have Riverby, Capitol Hill Books, and the frequent sales at the Southeast and Northeast libraries. Fairy Godmother continues to serve the younger set. However, adults looking for the […]