Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Publisher's Press Release

Here is the publisher's press release: 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Tanya Sylvan, Wilderness Press 
205-443-7986
Think you know Washington, D.C.? Have you stumbled upon D.C.’s “secret” tax-free shopping? Want to learn how best to snag a visit to the White House or one of Washington’s 171 embassies? Do you know where some Supreme Court justices like to dine?   

In Walking Washington, D.C., author and insider Barbara J. Saffir gives the low-down on all this and much more as she leads urban adventurers on 30 self-guided tours that blend culture, nature, newsy tidbits, and plain old fun. In addition to serving up the revitalized capital’s beloved cultural icons, this first-of-its-kind D.C. guidebook also treats readers to a yummy buffet of lesser-known fun facts that bring the city alive. From the majestic monuments of the National Mall and the magical historic district of Georgetown to the colorful neighborhoods of Adams Morgan, U Street, Penn Quarter, and D.C.’s coolest new riverfront neighborhoods, this Metro-friendly guide is an indispensable road map for visitors and Washingtonians alike. 

Part of Wilderness Press’s award-winning Walking series, Walking Washington, D.C. is a must for inquisitive urban adventurers, whether they’re locals discovering their city with fresh eyes or visitors who are in town for a few days and seeking a truly authentic D.C. experience.

With clear maps depicting each walk, parking and public-transit info, in-depth walk descriptions paired with concise route summaries, and points of interest keyed to each walk, there’s no better way to discover the Nation’s Capital than on foot with this guide.

Walking Washington, D.C.
30 treks to the newly revitalized capital's cultural icons, natural spectacles, 
urban treasures, and hidden gems
By Barbara J. Saffir
ISBN 978-0-89997-765-2
Wilderness Press, October 2015, $18.95

About the AuthorBarbara J. Saffir has been exploring D.C.’s urban treasures and its softer side for the Washington Post, other publications, and herself for three decades. As a former reporter, political researcher, architecture critic, and nature photographer, she has always adored sharing adventures and discoveries that inspire people to say, “Wow!” She lives in Fairfax, VA.

For cover images and review copies, or to schedule an interview with the author, contact Tanya Sylvan at 205-443-7986 or tanya@AdventureWithKeen.com.

Readers can reach Ms. Saffir directly at BarbaraWalkingDCbook@gmail.com.

Book Talks

Here is the current public book TALK and WALK schedule. New talks will be added soon. 

Thursday, March 30, 7:30 p.m.
Free Book Talk (Signing/sale follows talk. Book purchase is optional.)
Audubon Naturalist Society, 8940 Jones Mill Rd, Chevy Chase, MD, 301-652-9188
http://www.audubonnaturalist.org/

Jan. 19, 2017, 7 p.m.
Free Book Talk (Signing/sale follows talk. Book purchase is optional.)
Arlington Central Library (Arlington, VA public library)
1015 North Quincy St., Arlington, VA, 703-228-5990
Library: http://library.arlingtonva.us/locations/central-library/

Nov. 12, 2016, 9 a.m.  (registration required)
Free Book WALK: The North Face, Georgetown 
https://www.facebook.com/events/352896215044668/
http://stores.thenorthface.com/dc/washington/USA40/
https://www.facebook.com/TheNorthFaceGeorgetown/
https://www.facebook.com/MountainAthleticsDC/

Saturday, Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m.
Free Book Talk (Signing/sale follows talk. Book purchase is optional.)
Patrick Henry branch library (Fairfax County public library)
101 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA, 703-938-0405 (by W&OD Trail & Route 123)
Library: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/

Thursday, Sept. 29, 11:50 a.m.
Meet The Authors course 
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, George Mason University
Registration required: http://olli.gmu.edu/current-catalog-fall-2016/#

Saturday, Sept. 24, 3-5 p.m.
Free Book WALK: Fit for a President: Presidential Homes 
2131 R St., NW, Washington, DC
Registration required: http://www.culturaltourismdc.org
(Part of "WalkingtownDC," Cultural Tourism DC's annual walk program.  This
is the nonprofit that stages DC's annual embassy tours.)

Thursday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m.
Free Book Talk (Signing/sale follows talk. Book purchase is optional.)
Chantilly Regional Library (Fairfax County public library) 
4000 Stringfellow Rd., Chantilly, VA, 703-502-3883


Tuesday, Sept. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Free Book WALK: Downtown: News Junkies East 
Federal Triangle Metro, 302 12 St., NW, Washington, DC
Registration required: http://www.culturaltourismdc.org
(Part of "WalkingtownDC," Cultural Tourism DC's annual walk program.  This
is the nonprofit that stages DC's annual embassy tours.)

Sept. 11, 2:30 p.m.
Free Book Talk (Signing/sale follows talk. Book purchase is optional.)
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library (Washington, DC public library)
4450 Wisconsin Ave., NW; Washington, DC, 202-727-1488


Sunday, June 26, 9:30 a.m.
Harvard Club of Washington, DC, 202-337-1300
Georgetown book talk, walk, and signing.  Registration required.
Members/guests: $20; nonmembers: $45 (includes book)
http://www.harvard-dc.org/article.html?aid=1194

Sunday, June 26, 2 p.m.
Barnes & Noble, Tysons Corner Center mall
1921 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA, 703-506-2937
"Meet and Greet" casual book signing.  (Book purchase required for signing.)
(Note: Tysons -- on Metro's new Silver Line -- is reportedly the country's 10th largest mall.)
https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2238

Saturday, June 11, 7:30 p.m. 
Free Book Talk (Signing/sale follows talk. Book purchase is optional.)
Rockville Memorial Library (Montgomery County Public Library)
21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, Md.
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/rockville.html
http://www.folmc.org/rockville-chapter/

Tuesday, May 3, 7 pm
Free Book Talk (Signing/sale follows talk. Book purchase is optional.)
Oakton library (Fairfax County Public Library)
10304 Lynnhaven Pl., Oakton, VA (near I-66 and Route 123)
Online registration: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/
https://va.evanced.info/fairfaxcounty/lib/eventcalendar.asp?et=author+event&nd=30&df=list&cn=0&private=0&ln=ALL

Saturday, April 30, Noon
Free Book Talk and Walk near the White House.  (Signing/sale follows talk. Book purchase is optional.)
Reiter's Books
1900 G St., NW, Washington, DC
http://reiters.com/event/independent-bookstore-day-0


(Please note that this is the ORIGINAL user-friendly and official "Walking Washington, DC" guidebook, whose title was apparently "stolen" after this book was published)
















Online book sales

"Walking Washington, DC" is sold in bookstores and online. 








Book Updates

Updates to the book will be posted here occasionally.

(Please note that this is the ORIGINAL user-friendly and official "Walking Washington, DC" guidebook, whose title was apparently "stolen" after this book was published)

* Anacostia Riverwalk: The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail's extension to Kenilworth Park & Aquatics Garden finally opened on Oct. 31!  Get ready to hike, jog & roll: https://www.anacostiawaterfront.org/
https://www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm

* Sadly, InfoShop, the World Bank's gem of a (tax-free!) book store, was set to close Oct. 16, 2016. Patrons are so pissed, they posted a petition to keep it from closing, according to the Washington City Paper.  Updates here: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/keep-the-world-bank-bookstore-infoshop-open
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/blog/20829282/world-bank-closes-the-book-on-beloved-literary-infoshop

* What costs $895 a night?  A room at Donald Trump's new luxe hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, according to the Washington Post.  The Trump International Hotel at the old Post Office opened Sept. 12.  A "grand opening" is planned for October.

* Holy Moly!  DC's new streetcar is actually celebrating its 6-month anniversary.  It says it has toted around more than 400,000 passengers -- enough to fill RFK stadium -- since it FINALLY opened on February 27, 2016.  Details: http://www.dcstreetcar.com/  The H Street streetcar opened 8 years after planning began.

* The Goethe-Institut moved to 1990 K St., NW, Suite 03.  Details: https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/wsh.html location


Tuesday, March 15, 2016

DC photos on my Flickr site

This is the link to many of my DC photos on my Flickr site:

https://www.flickr.com/gp/olympusbjs/DXiQW0/