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My Marvelous Affliction: Confessions Of A Bibliophile By Carmen Agra Deedy

Join the Smithsonian Libraries on Thursday, September 15 at 6:00 pm for a lecture by award winning author and storyteller,...

Book of the Week for August 01, 2016

A Son At The Front by Edith Wharton

A novel about how World War I affects an American family living in Paris.

Book of the Week for July 23, 2016

A Catcher In The Rye by J.D. Salinger

In 1951, the unforgettable, on-the-edge, adolescent, Holden Caulfield is introduced.

Book of the Week for July 18, 2016

The Long Secret by Louise Fitzhugh

The sequel to the beloved “Harriet the Spy.”

Introducing Grateful American Kids!

David Bruce Smith’s Grateful American™ Foundation is proud to release the music video, “Grateful American™ Kids Rock!” Starring the students of...

Book of the Week for July 11, 2016

Call Me Anna: The Autobiography Of Patty Duke by Patty Duke

The Autobiography of Patty Duke – the actress reveals her horrifying story.

Book of the Week for July 04, 2016

Last Wish by Betty Rollin

The author of FIRST, YOU CRY, helps her terminally ill mother die.

Book of the Week for June 27, 2016

On The Pulse Of Morning by Maya Angelou

The poem recited at Bill Clinton’s first inauguration,

Book of the Week for June 20, 2016

His Day Is Done by Maya Angelou

A poem in memory of Nelson Mandela, and the author’s last work.

Book of the Week for June 13, 2016

CrÈme BrÛlÉe by Thomas Jefferson

During his five year diplomatic sojourn in France, the future president discovers sophisticated wines and food, which he introduces to...

Book of the Week for June 05, 2016

The Autobiography Of Calvin Coolidge by Calvin Coolidge

THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF CALVIN COOLIDGE; the 30th President’s life story.

Book of the Week for May 29, 2016

Endgame by May Sarton

The poet, novelist and diarist continues to write prolifically despite serious illness.