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A “sci-fi political thriller” takes readers into the future, where humanity is dealing with a deadly pandemic. Author Helen Vettori told News4’s Jummy Olabanji why she named a character in the book Jummy.

Author Teresa J. Speight talks about her new book and the beauty of growing flowers. She spoke with News4’s Jummy Olabanji.

In a romance novel with a military twist, author John Lawson III tells the story of former classmates and how war affects their relationship. News4’s Jummy Olabanji sits down with Lawson to discuss “Kurtz: A Novel.”

D.C. hair stylist to the stars Vernon Martin has a new memoir, “When the Smoke Clears.” He spoke with News4’s Jummy Olabanji about a conversation he had with Aretha Franklin, healing from childhood trauma and hoping to help others.

“A Love Song for Ricki Wilde” is set in Harlem and is a “modern, adult fairy tale,” author Tia Williams told News4’s Jummy Olabanji as part of her 4 Your Reading series.

The new book from Beth Solomon examines what can happen with so many powerful people in one place. She spoke with News4’s Jummy Olabanji as part of her 4 Your Reading series.

“Vanishing Fathers” is full of inspiring stories of people who were transformed by mentorship. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to author and philanthropist Jamie Truman.

News4’s Jummy Olabanji emceed the event and spoke to Ali about her life depicted in the new book, “Breaking Barriers with Chili.”

Actor Billy Dee Williams of “Star Wars” fame is also an accomplished painter. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke with him about his new memoir, which is available through the D.C. Public Library.

Author Nikki Payne’s “Sex, Lies and Sensibility” is a rags-to-riches story for fans of Jane Austen and “Clueless.” News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to Payne about how her second book reinvents a timeless classic.

In “Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum,” NBC News’ Antonia Hylton tells the story of “an unbelievable and complicated institution” that once housed Black patients in Anne Arundel County. She spoke with News4’s Jummy Olabanji as part of her 4 Your Reading series.

D.C. read a lot this year. Here are some of the highlights.

D.C. read a lot this year, borrowing the latest bestseller and enjoying the juiciest memoirs in physical and eBook form.

Virginia author David Baldacci has sold more than 130 million books worldwide. He talked with News4’s Jummy Olabanji about where he gets ideas and what fans will read in his latest book.

Morgantown resident Rania Zuri is just 18 and has already worked for years to boost reading among young people. Her organization is The LiTEArary Society. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke with her as part of her 4 Your Reading Series.

The DC Public Library shared that District readers enjoyed a digital book or two in 2023.

Readers have checked out more than two million digital books from the DC Public Library so far this year, nearly double the amount checked out last year.

Looking for a book to curl up with this holiday season or give as a gift? News4’s Jummy Olabanji talks with two local authors as part of her 4 Your Reading series.

Set in D.C., the book “Baby Bank” explores the world of dating and swiping right for a baby. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to author Sarah Robinson about the true story that inspired the book.

Mahogany Books opened its third store in the D.C. area inside the busy airport. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to the bookstore’s owners.