The Hay-Adams Author Series Returns this June with New York Times Bestselling Author Candice Millard

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Hay-Adams Author Series Returns this June 
with New York Times Bestselling Author Candice Millard

Washington, DC – May 20, 2022 – Heralding the return of in-person discovery and discourse, The Hay-Adams Author Series relaunches next month with a lunch event featuring New York Times bestselling author Candice Millard and her latest book, River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile.

The Hay-Adams Author Series has long hosted some of the most distinguished authors of our time to celebrate their works and share fine food, drink, and lively conversation in a magnificent setting.

At the June event, Ms. Millard will discuss River of the Gods during a themed three-course lunch with wine. Guests will also have an opportunity for a book signing, and DC-based bookstore  Politics and Prose will be on hand to ensure guests can purchase a copy as the book will have just hit shelves before the event.

“We are beyond thrilled to relaunch our Author Series at a time when the pursuit of meaningful discovery and in-person experiences is so important,” said Nicolas Béliard, Managing Director, The Hay-Adams. “The long-running series pays homage to the great literary traditions of the city, particularly the salons that united great minds at the homes of John Hay and Henry Adams, while also connecting people to some of the most fascinating writers of our time."

River of the Gods tells the harrowing story of one of the great feats of exploration of all time and its complicated legacy. The lunch event is ideal for anyone with a passion for sophisticated food, wine, and literary discussion with a side of history, adventure, and intrigue.

Ms. Millard is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The River of Doubt and Destiny of the Republic. Her book Hero of the Empire was named Amazon’s number one history book of 2016. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and three children.

The Hay-Adams Author Series event featuring Candice Millard will take place at 12:00 pm on June 7, 2022, at Top of the Hay, the venue that offers panoramic views of DC and a direct view of The White House. Tickets are $110 per person.

Full event details can be found here (including a link to purchase tickets.)

About The Hay-Adams Author Series

The Hay-Adams Author Series recreates a grand literary tradition established by John Hay and Henry Adams in the late 1800s. At the time, their homes were the center of Washington's intellectual and social gatherings, featuring literary giants such as Mark Twain, Edith Wharton and Henry James.

John Hay served as a personal secretary to Abraham Lincoln, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, and Secretary of State under both William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. Henry Adams—the grandson and great-grandson of U.S. Presidents—was a historian and professor at Harvard.  Both men were also accomplished writers who had worked as journalists, authored presidential biographies, and published novels.

In 2005, The Hay-Adams Author Series was launched by Kay Enokido, President of The Hay-Adams, to renew the spirit of literary discourse that had once occurred on the very land where our historic hotel stands today, in the center of Downtown Washington, DC.

About The Hay-Adams

Steeped in rich history and surrounded by the nation’s most iconic institutions, The Hay-Adams is the downtown Washington hotel for discerning guests. Enveloped by views of the White House, St. John's Church, and the scenic Lafayette Park, the 5-star accommodations at The Hay-Adams are the embodiment of refined residence. Marked by Washington, DC's most accommodating amenities and dedicated services, The Hay-Adams is the boutique hotel of choice for the modern luxury traveler and is consistently recognized as one of the world's best hotels by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Fodor's Travel and U.S. News & World Report.

For reservations and additional information, visit www.hayadams.com.

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