Hi Everyone-

Just a brief note this week - I was up late last night at what turned out to be a terrific event with Anderson Cooper at our Arlington/Courthouse store. He attracted a large and very faithful following: I'd say we had at least 400 people in attendance. He also gave a great talk and, I'm pleased to say, signed some stock for us. There are a limited number of signed copies still available, so check with one of our stores or our Mail Order department right away. And remember: Al Gore at our Lansburgh/Penn Quarter store on the 15th at lunchtime followed by this year's Pulitzer Prize winner for poetry, Claudia Emerson, the very same night at Old Town, Alexandria!!!

Also: if you have some home improvements hanging fire, stop in for the last week of our Taunton sale. This terrific line of books for the home are on sale for 20% off through next Thursday (again, the 15th).

And coming soon (I'll talk more about it next week): the great Vintage/Anchor/Broadway Books buy-two-get-one-free sale! Trust me: the titles will impress you.

See you in the stores,

Joe Murphy
Head Book Buyer