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Hay Adams Author Series

Ron Charles, fiction editor and weekly critic for The Washington Post, Geraldine Brooks and Tony Horwitz

The Hay Adams Hotel held its Author Series on Friday January 20, welcoming authors (and husband and wife) Geraldine Brooks and Tony Horwitz.

Brooks and Horwitz discussed their latest works, "Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid that Sparked the Civil War" and "Caleb's Crossing: A Novel."

The luncheon was held at Top of the Hay, the Hay Adams' rooftop, and featured authentic fare from Brooks and Horwitz's books, traditional food from the 17th century like salted cod cake and hasty pudding.

— report and photographs by Kate Oczypok

Cherry Baumbusch, Peter Baumbusch and Bob Mantel

Kay Enokido, president of the Hay Adams

Kay Enokido with the Hay Adams' chefs who created the afternoon's meal.

Carlos Mejia, Peggy Mejia and Ellen Bennett

Tom Crouse, Adam Goodheart and Sherri Dalphonse, senior editor of Washingtonian Magazine

Diane Sockwell and Susannah Calkinn

Ruth Platenberg, Lynn Winston and Colette Marquez

Geraldine Brooks signs a book for Ben Pogue

Table centerpieces were an ode to Martha's Vineyard, the setting of Geraldine's book.

The menu included authentic items from Brooks' book, such as this hasty pudding with spotted dick dessert.

The view from the rooftop of the Hay Adams, where the luncheon was held.

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