Meetup : Washington, D.C.: Sharing Book Excerpts
Discussion article for the meetup : Washington, D.C.: Sharing Book Excerpts
x-posted from list. Gathering in courtyard from 3:00pm, hard start 3:30pm—until closing (7:00 pm).
We’ll be meeting to read out and discuss excerpts from books.
As always, side conversations are allowed and encouraged.
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