Behind the Issue with The Atlantic: Featuring Rose Horowitch

Politics and Prose at The Wharf will host an evening of discussion in partnership with The Atlantic, centered on the magazine’s August issue. The featured guest is Atlantic staff writer Rose Horowitch, who will talk about her cover article, “The End of Reading Is Here,” including her research and writing process and the broader implications of declining reading rates. The event is free and open to the public, with seating offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Politics and Prose at The Wharf, 610 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Admission: Free; seating is first come, first served. No ticket price is listed.
Featured guest: Rose Horowitch, staff writer at The Atlantic.
Discussion topic: Horowitch’s August cover article, “The End of Reading Is Here,” along with her approach to researching and writing the piece and the significance of falling reading rates.
Accessibility: To request accommodations or ask about accessibility, email events@politics-prose.com, ideally one week before the event; organizers will try to accommodate requests made up until the event starts.
Note: This event is presented in partnership between Politics and Prose and The Atlantic.