The second edition of my guidebook, Moon Washington DC, is available today from Avalon Travel, an imprint of Hachette Book Group.

(Yes, I have the same pub day as former President Barack Obama!)

While travel may seem like something from another lifetime, we could all use something to look forward to – and if you can’t travel IRL, you might as well turn to a book. I hope you’ll pick it up and explore Washington DC’s history and culture on the page, and perhaps plan your dream trip.

And many DC locals told me they learned a lot from the book, which puts a special focus on local businesses, with walking tours and many outdoor sites you can visit safely with a mask. Or, discover your next takeout spot or a new museum to visit virtually. Either way, the book is chock full of great businesses to support, now or later.

The book is available in print or digital format from booksellers worldwide, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble, as well as some of my favorite independent bookstores Politics & Prose, Kramers, East City Bookshop, and Solid State Books.