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The tale takes readers on a haunting trip to Iceland's Westman Islands where, as a storm rages outside and glasses are raised in a toast, the deputy ambassador falls dead. Trapped by the weather, the remaining guests grow suspicious of one another as secrets are revealed, and the ambassador's wife begins to wonder whether they have all witnessed a murder. Reid, an acclaimed writer and co-founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat, served as the first lady of Iceland from 2016 to 2024. As first lady, she advocated for gender equality, entrepreneurship and innovation, and tourism and sustainability…
The event will include a discussion with the author and a book signing. Ticket prices are $5 for NPC members and $10 for general admission. Books are available for pre-purchase. A limited number of books will be for sale at the event. To submit a question in advance for Reid, put ICELAND in the subject line and email to [email protected]. The deadline for submitting questions in advance is 4 p.m. on the day of the event.
Former First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid talks about "Death on the Island," her debut mystery novel, May 22
Best-selling author and former First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid will discuss "Death on the Island," her debut mystery novel, at a Headliners Book Event on May 22 at 6 p.m. Reserve your spot here.
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Roseanne Barr Is America
ROSEANNE BARR IS AMERICA WORLD PREMIERE FILM SCREENING & Q&A Date: Monday, June 9, 2025 Time: Doors Open: 12:00 PM EST, Screening Begins: 12:30 PM Q&A: Immediately following screening with Roseanne Barr and Director Joel Gilbert Location: National Press Club, 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045 Description: For years, the legendary Roseanne Barr was America’s most popular and beloved comedian. Her groundbreaking TV show, Roseanne, revived working class humor and earned legions of fans for America’s “domestic goddess.” Often political, Roseanne fearlessly addressed the issues…
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The event will include a moderated discussion with the author and a book signing. Ticket prices are $5 for National Press Club members and $10 for general admission. Books are available for pre-purchase. A limited number of books will be for sale at the event. To submit a question in advance for Reid, put JC3 in the subject line and email to [email protected]. The deadline for submitting questions in advance is 4 p.m. on the day of the event.
NPC Headliners: "My Father's House," John Conyers III
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Author John Conyers III will discuss his new book My Father’s House at a Headliners Book Event on September 9 at 6 p.m. In his book, the son of longest-serving African American Congressman John Conyers Jr. shines a spotlight on his father and his political legacy, and reveals how, as his son, he eventually learned to leverage his own voice in a world that his father helped create. A political, historical, and family story, My Father’s House explores how John James Conyers, Jr., was at once a man of deep and abiding spiritual faith, human talents, and human weaknesses. As he places his father…
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National Press Club Statement on Pentagon Restrictions Limiting Press Access
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2025 — National Press Club President Mike Balsamo issued the following statement on new media restrictions at the Pentagon that threaten transparency and erode public access and accountability: “The Department of Defense has taken a significant step to restrict long-standing press access to the Pentagon. A new directive sharply limits where journalists can go, requires escorts for routine movement, and curtails opportunities to engage with officials. These changes raise serious concerns about transparency, oversight, and the public’s right to know. For generations,…
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Social media sensation Doctor Mike will speak at a Headliners Dinner May 30
Doctor Mike, Mikhail "Mike" Varshavski, a board-certified doctor who combats health misinformation on social media will speak at a Headliners Dinner, Friday, May 30. Social media sensation Mikhail "Mike" Varshavski, known to his 25 million followers on Instagram and YouTube as "Dr. Mike," will speak at a National Press Club Headliners Dinner on Friday, May 30. Varshavski is a board-certified family medicine physician, media personality, educator, writer, and philanthropist. Purchase your ticket here. Doctor Mike began documenting his journey as a doctor on Instagram during medical school…
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Emmy-Award winning author discusses protest book at Headliners Book Event on May 29
Emmy-award winner and author Gloria Browne-Marshall plans to discuss her new book, "A Protest History of the United States" at a National Press Club Headliners Book Event on Thursday, May 29, at 6 p.m. The event includes a discussion with the author and a book signing. Ticket prices are $5 for Press Club members and $10 for general admission. Books are available for pre-purchase. A limited number of books will be available at the event. Registration required. A Protest History of the United States reviews more than 500 years of how Americans have expressed their displeasure with government…
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'Legends of Broadcasting' dinner to feature NPR's Nina Totenberg, May 28
NPR's award-winning legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg will be the National Press Club Broadcast & Podcast Team's newest guest at it series of "Legends of Broadcast" on Wednesday, May 28, at 6 p.m. in the Fourth Estate & Winners’ Room. Totenberg is recognized for her extensive coverage of the Supreme Court and legal matters. Her reports air regularly on NPR's "All Things Considered," "Morning Edition" and "Weekend Edition." Nina Totenberg Cost of the three-course dinner with two glasses of wine is $70 for National Press Club members. Purchase tickets online. Totenberg's…
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