![]() ![]() Together, Berlin and Gjerde opened Charles Village bookstore-cafe Bird in Hand last fall with the goal of recreating the vibe of beloved artsy hangouts like the old Louie’s Bookstore Cafe in Mount Vernon. In doing so, he not only revitalized one of the city’s last remaining independent literary hubs (maintaining solid yearly sales growth), but also created a nexus for writers by spearheading readings, speaker series, and even a newfound partnership with James Beard Award-winner Spike Gjerde. With multiple degrees in law and international affairs under his belt, Berlin and his wife, Ann, moved back to his native Baltimore from New York in 2012 to buy The Ivy Bookshop in Mount Washington. When scrolling down a screen often supersedes cracking open a hardback, we’re lucky to have folks like Ed Berlin pushing the local literary scene forward.
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