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Dupont Underground

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Dear Reader: Local Author Book PitchEvent Overview Discover your next favorite read in record time! Hosted by local author and artist Theodore Carter, Dear Reader brings D.C.&rsquo;s vibrant independent literary scene front and center during October&rsquo;s First Friday. In a fast-paced, 30-minute showcase, five to six local authors will take the mic with just five minutes each to pitch their books directly to you. Lightning style! It&#39;s an exciting, rapid-fire way to meet local writers, hear about incredible hidden-gem books, and buy copies directly from Theodore Carter on-site. Come explore the newly installed Local Author Bookshelf at Dupont Underground featuring 22 authors published by small presses. Plus, attendees can explore the current art exhibitions on display throughout the space during First Friday. Craving even more literary goodness? Stick around right here at Dupont Underground as Kramers hosts an author talk at 8:00 PM! Event Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Date: Friday, October 2, 2026</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Time: 6:30 PM &ndash; 7:15 PM EDT</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Location: Dupont Underground (19 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, D.C. 20036)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Admission / Tickets: Free / Open to the Public (During First Friday)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Organizer / Host: Theodore Carter</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">First Friday Info: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://dupontunderground.org/calendar/first-friday-free-entry-6-8?utm_source=gemini" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Dupont Underground First Friday Event Info</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Following Event at DU (8:00 PM): Kramers Author Talk (Please register directly on <a fr-original-style="" href="https://kramers.com/events?utm_source=gemini" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Kramers&#39; website</a>)</li></ul> Plan Your Visit: For directions, accessibility, parking, and venue policies, please visit&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="text-align: start;" href="http://dupontunderground.org/plan-your-visit" style="text-align: start; text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">dupontunderground.org/plan-your-visit</a>.

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Dear Reader: Local Author Book PitchEvent Overview Discover your next favorite read in record time! Hosted by local author and artist Theodore Carter, Dear Reader brings D.C.’s vibrant independent literary scene front and center during October’s First Friday. In a fast-paced, 30-minute showcase, five to six local authors will take the mic with just five minutes each to pitch their books directly to you. Lightning style! It's an exciting, rapid-fire way to meet local writers, hear about incredible hidden-gem books, and buy copies directly from Theodore Carter on-site. Come explore the newly installed Local Author Bookshelf at Dupont Underground featuring 22 authors published by small presses. Plus, attendees can explore the current art exhibitions on display throughout the space during First Friday. Craving even more literary goodness? Stick around right here at Dupont Underground as Kramers hosts an author talk at 8:00 PM! Event Details<ul><li>Date: Friday, October 2, 2026</li><li>Time: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM EDT</li><li>Location: Dupont Underground (19 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, D.C. 20036)</li><li>Admission / Tickets: Free / Open to the Public (During First Friday)</li><li>Organizer / Host: Theodore Carter</li><li>First Friday Info: <a href="https://dupontunderground.org/calendar/first-friday-free-entry-6-8?utm_source=gemini" target="_blank">Dupont Underground First Friday Event Info</a></li><li>Following Event at DU (8:00 PM): Kramers Author Talk (Please register directly on <a href="https://kramers.com/events?utm_source=gemini" target="_blank">Kramers' website</a>)</li></ul> Plan Your Visit: For directions, accessibility, parking, and venue policies, please visit <a href="http://dupontunderground.org/plan-your-visit" target="_blank">dupontunderground.org/plan-your-visit</a>.

Dupont Underground

Dear Reader, Local Author Book Pitches!

19 Dupont Cir NW

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