This Town: Two Parties and a Funeral - Plus Plenty of Valet Parking - InAmerica's Gilded Capital

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Hailed as vastly entertaining and deeply troubling, this book captured America's attention as the political book of 2013. With a new Afterword by Mark Leibovich, it is now available in a stunning new edition. Washington, D.C., may be loathed nationwide, yet it remains a hub of big politics, money, media, and vanity. In this incisive examination, Leibovich, chief national correspondent for The New York Times Magazine, explores the incestuous media industrial complex of our ruling class. Through his lens, we see how a funeral for a beloved newsman transforms into the social event of the year, how political reporters are celebrated for their ability to feature in the predawn emails of powerful journalists, and how a disgraced Hill aide can emerge with a stronger brand than many Congress members. He also illustrates how an administration aiming to change Washington can easily fall into its ways, just as Tea Party insurgents can quickly adapt to the environment once elected. Outrageous, fascinating, and essential, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the dynamics of power, whether you're within the Beltway or simply observing from afar.