America is a mother — Washington Unbound Multiple traditions, immigrant roots, the hard labor of making a life in the United States, the joys and sorrows of family life: Agusto-Cox treats all of these and more in this remarkable book. For an...

Today. On Washington Unbound, read my review of Serena Agusto-Cox’s fine and long overdue debut collection, Echoes Carry.

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Review of Maria Karametou's novel 'The Amalgam' — Washington Unbound D.C. area-based author Maria Karametou’s debut novel 'The Amalgam' was published by Vine Leaves in 2026. It explores immigration, family, and identity.

New today on Washington Unbound, read Norah Vawter’s review of Maria Karametou’s debut novel, The Amalgam.

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Poems of the Unexpected—and the Struggle to Connect — Washington Unbound Two words I’d use to describe the poems in this collection—their language and imagery—are muscular and unexpected . By muscular I mean the words and images aren’t just substantial, they flex and ...

Contributing Writer @Naomi Thiers delivers a great review of Locomotive Cathedral by Brandel France de Bravo.

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We have a fine new review by Serena Agusto-Cox today at Washington Unbound. Read about Nancy Naomi Carlson’s masterful translation of the poems of Sylvie Kandé.

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“She told me and I remember knowing” — Washington Unbound Displacement, memory, raising a child in a new country—these are some of the themes that Burgi Zenhausern treats in her first full length collection, White Door. The fact that these fine poems were ...

New today on Washington Unbound, read my review of Burgi Zenhausern’s fine new collection White Door.

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We Are Arden — Washington Unbound Do you need a break, but not too much of a break, from our political madness? The Folger Theatre, enacting the vision of Artistic Director Karen Ann Daniels, presents Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy As...

Special to Washington Unbound today, Tom Navaratil's excellent review of As You Like It at the Folger Shakespeare Library.

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In honor of St. Patrick's Day, my piece on my most notable Irish ancestor. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit!

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At the intersection of creativity and community building — Washington Unbound Jonetta Rose Barras is the kind of writer who inspires, both through her words and through her works. I had the pleasure of interviewing her about the MidnightRose reading series, a project she starte...

We are especially excited today to present an interview with poet, journalist, presenter, and all-around exemplary literary citizen JRose Barras. We are also grateful for the participation of Elizabeth Bruce.

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Regenerating a Scattered Family — Washington Unbound Bsrat Mezghebe’s debut novel, I Hope You Find What You’re Looking For (Liveright/Norton, 2026), is an affecting portrait of three Eritrean women living in Alexandria, Va in 1991, as their country’s ...

This week on Washington Unbound, guest contributor Tom Navatril’s review of Bsrat Mezghebe’s debut novel “I Hope You Find What You’re Looking For.” Tom calls it “an affecting portrait of three Eritrean women living in Alexandria, Va in 1991.”

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Interview with Emily Mitchell, D.C. area short story writer, about 'The Church of Divine Electricity' — Washington Unbound In her highly inventive story collection, The Church of Divine Electricity, Emily Mitchell explores the unsteady, shifting ground we stand on in a rapidly changing world. With keen insight, sharp-eyed...

Fresh content today on Washington Unbound. Tamar Shapiro interviews Emily Mitchell, author of the new fiction collection "The Church of Divine Electricity."

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Washington Unbound is very excited today to present our interview with D.C. poet and activist Brian Gilmore discussing his new book on the history of Black poetry in D.C.

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Theater review of 'Nothing Up My Sleeve … Simple Deceptions for Curious Humans' at Round House — Washington Unbound In 'Nothing Up My Sleeve … Simple Deceptions for Curious Humans,' master illusionist and actor Dendy delivers a wondrous, multifaceted solo performance perfectly calibrated to confound your mind, tick...

Bonus content today on Washington Unbound: Guest Contributor Tom Navratil reviews “Nothing Up My Sleeve,” at Round House Theatre, Bethesda, MD.

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Review of Lauren Francis-Sharma's novel 'Casualties of Truth' — Washington Unbound Lauren Francis-Sharma’s novel 'Casualties of Truth' begins and ends in the United States, but alternates between 2018 D.C. and 1996 South Africa, when Prudence was an idealistic young law school stud...

We have a new review today on Washington Unbound. Editor Norah Vawter calls “Casualties of Truth” a ”tense, gripping story of survival.” Check it out here.

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A reckoning of white allyship, authority, and accountability — Washington Unbound Set against the zeitgeist of the Black Lives Matter movement and Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Eric F. Goldstein’s Taught serve s as a raw account of an education system in crisis. The book follows ...

Exciting new content on Washington Unbound today. Editorial assistant Samantha Segal interviews D.C. educator and novelist Eric Goldstein about his teaching experience, his very successful educational nonprofit, and how he came to write the novel TAUGHT.
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A Call to Arms Dear Subscribers and Friends of Washington Unbound,

Special edition of Washington Unbound's newsletter. We need your support now more than ever.
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“Where does tranquility exist?” — Washington Unbound True Blue , while o stensibly a journey through the pandemic, in fact ranges widely through interiors (both physical and mental), nature and cities, and memories in search of those consolations.

Fresh content today on Washington Unbound. We are especially happy to share our review of Susan Kay Scheid's stunning "True Blue."

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Taffy by Josh Young | Mid-Atlantic Review

Today The Mid-Atlantic Review presents a poem by Josh Young.

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New on The Mid-Atlantic Review, four poems by Azalea Aguilar.

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In Memoriam — Washington Unbound Washington Unbound is honored to present eminent D.C. poet, writer, and literary historian Kim Robetts’ In Memoriam list of DMV authors who passed away in 2025.  “I started including “In Memoria...

Today, Washington Unbound is honored to present our memorial to DMV authors who passed in 2025. Profound thanks to Kim Roberts for compiling and sharing this list.
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God Was Hiding by Daniel Cano | Mid-Atlantic Review

New today at the The Mid-Atlantic Review, a poem by Daniel Cano.

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Two Poems by Jenna Cippoloni | Mid-Atlantic Review on

Two poems by Jenna Cippoloni are new today on The Mid-Atlantc Review.

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New today, Washington Unbound is particularly excited to present an interview with Charlotte Taylor Fryar, author of the remarkable book Potomac Fever.

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Two Poems by Faith Cotter | Mid-Atlantic Review

New on the Mid-Atlantic Review, two poems by Faith Cotter.

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“What’s More American?” — Washington Unbound Tawny Chatmon’s art would be well worth seeing for its sheer beauty alone. But come closer and look deeper: These pieces contain multiple levels and tell important stories. It is because of this histo...

Today, Washington Unbound is especially pleased to present our review of an amazing art exhibition at The National Museum of Women in the Arts. This show is a must-see.

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Step inside poetic art and emerge with new perspectives on humanity — Washington Unbound Enter through the door on the cover of Reasons for Étant Donnés by Sara Cahill Marron and you enter a world of mystery. Like the peepholes ofMarcel Duchamp’s last major artwork, Étant Donnés, ...

New content for a new year. Today, Washington Unbound presents Serena Agusto-Cox's excellent review of a new collection by Sara Marron.

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A review of DC area author Tamar Shapiro's novel, 'Restitution' — Washington Unbound Tamar Shapiro's 'Restitution' (Regal House, 2025) is a quiet but powerful novel about place, belonging, and family. Following a German-American family in the aftermath of the fall of the Berlin Wall,....

New today at Washington Unbound, another fine review by @norahvawter.bsky.social: Tamar Shapiro's "Restitution."

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My latest for Scene4, a visit to the Folger Shakespeare Library.
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An interview with D.C.’s newest worker-owned bookstore — Washington Unbound Even in difficult, regressive times, there are glimpses of hope that indicate a better world is possible. Bol Co-op , D.C.’s newest worker-owned bookstore, reminds us of just that—that community empo...

Today, Washington Unbound is especially proud to present a remarkable interview by our awesome editorial assistant Samantha Segal. Bol Co-op is DC’s newest worker-owned bookstore and we think you’ll find their story compelling. Nice work, Sam!

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Jackdaw Haiku Fall 2025

Thrilled to have work in this lovely journal.
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Washington Unbound’s 2025 Winter Booklist — Washington Unbound It’s been a whirlwind year, and many of you are probably feeling a mixture of relief that it’s almost over and amazement that the end is so near. Here at Washington Unbound , we’re very grateful that...

Just in time for gift-giving or finding that perfect read for the dark days of winter, Washington Unbound presents our list of winter book recommendations. Thanks to all who contributed!

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