View From a Hotel Window, 8/11/23: Washington DC
Posted on August 11, 2023 Posted by John Scalzi 12 Comments

And, look, you fans of parking lots will not be disappointed this time!
I am in town for the National Book Festival, which is free and open to the public, and my event is tomorrow afternoon, followed by a signing, so feel free to get a book from the booksellers there or bring one of your own from home. If you’re in or around DC this weekend, hope to see you there!
— JS
No overthrowing the government!
Will your event eventually find its way to youtube ?
Nice. To be fair, you do get a view of the old Carnegie Library (through the trees) and the enjoyment of watching the (potential) traffic chaos of around Mt Vernon Square… not just a parking lot.
The hive of scum and villiany!
Yes! More parking lots please!
I might have to miss it, depending on when our tour bus leaves the festival. I think they leave at 6:45… :(
Next time! :)
What? No view of any monuments? I hope you got a discount! 😆 😉
Now that’s a parking lot!
I think it counts double when the parking lot is reflected in the building.
I’ll be there! I think. At least, as long as Chasten Buttigieg isn’t reading at the same time.
Hope you have a great time and don’t get arrested by the stasi.
When you attend events such as this are you responsiblef for your own travel expenses, or does either the event organizers or you publisher cover them?