The Library of Congress

The author will discuss his book in the African and Middle Eastern Division Conference Room at the Thomas Jefferson Building. His book deals with the 12th-century Spanish Jewish poet who spent the last year of his life traveling to the land of Israel. The event is free and open to the public. 202-707-3779.

The author will discuss her book in the Asian Reading Room of the Thomas Jefferson Building. The program is free and open to the public. 202-707-9897.

The relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings has been a subject of speculation for centuries and even more so in the past decade, when DNA testing increased evidence of a sexual liaison. Author Annette Gordon-Reed, who received attention in 1997 for a book that carefully evaluated claims ... (mer)and counter-claims about the Jefferson-Hemings relationship, has written a new book about Sally Hemings – a slave in the Founding Father’s household – and her family. Gordon-Reed will discuss "The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family" at the Library of Congress at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. The book will be on sale and available for signing.

The 2008 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 3rd and 7th streets from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine). The event is free and open to the public.

Prize-winning columnist discusses his new book as part of "Books & Beyond" series. Discussion will take place in the Library of Congress, James Madison Building, Pickford Theater. Call 202-707-5221 for information.

"The challenge of translating Hebrew literature into English will be discussed by Nicholas de Lange and Yaacob Dweck. They will introduce and read excerpts from their recent translations of works of modern Hebrew literature at a program to be held at the Library of Congress at noon on Wednesday, March ... (mer)26 in the African and Middle Eastern Division Conference Room (Room 220), located in the Thomas Jefferson Building at 10 First Street S.E. Washington, D.C. Their readings will include works by S. Yizhar and Haim Sabato." (Library of Congress website) "The program is free and open to the public." (The Washington Jewish Week)

Both authors read from their work following an introduction by U.S. Poet Laureate Charles Simic. James Madison Building, Montpelier Room. Call 202-707-5394 for more information. (Book World, The Washington Post)

The writer and activist discusses his new Library of America anthology. Montpelier Room. 202-707-5221. (Book World, The Washington Post)

The U.S. Marine Corps Captain discusses and signs his book. James Madison Building. Room LM 139. 202-707-5034.

Madeleine Albright discusses and signs her book. Her distinguished career in government includes positions on the National Security Council and as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

The author discusses his book. Pickford Theater in the Madison Building. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored jointly by the Hebraic Section of the African and Middle Eastern Division and the Hebrew Language Table, in cooperation with the Embassy of Israel. Tickets are not ... (mer)required.

The Silver Spring, Maryland, resident will discuss his memoir. Room 220. Thomas Jefferson Building. Open to the public. Free. Tickets are not required.