hon this stormy night, i really appreciate it very much. >> elaine showalter discussing her book "the vintage book of american women writers" at politics and prose bookstore in washington d.c.. is there a nonfiction on tour of quote you would like to see featured on booktv? e-mail us at booktv@c-span.org war e-mail us at booktv.org. the c-span network provide coverage of politics, public affairs, nonfiction books and american history. it is available on television, radio, online and social media sites. find our content through c-span video library and we take c-span on the road with our local content vehicle bringing resources to your community. it is watching to your way. the c-span network available in 1 hundred million homes created by cable provided as a public service. >> after 27 years of operation the well-known washington d.c. independent bookstore politics and prose has been sold and we are taking this opportunity on booktv to talk with the new co owner. bradley graham formerly of the washington post. congratulations to you. what made you by an independent bookstore in 2011?