10AM - 6PM
1425 University Blvd E #163, Hyattsville“I have came here four days in a row for breakfast and coffee, every single time they didn’t fail to impress. The food reminds me of a quality, home-cooked breakfast made with care. I recommend getting the scrambled eggs and asking for it on ciabatta as a sandwich 10 out of 10.”
11AM - 9PM
2814 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington“I've almost been hesitant to write a review because I feel like I'd be letting the world in on my own secret paradise, but the vast majority of comments here speak for themselves. This is far and away the best (non-used) bookstore in DC. The owner/book purchaser has INCREDIBLE taste and its inventory is brimming with an array of literary, poetic, and philosophical achievements that I've ever encountered on one bookstore's shelves. So far as I can tell, its selection in everything else is equally superlativeSome purchases that I've never found elsewhere in one place include: Robert Musil's The Man Without Qualities, Walter Benjamin's Arcades Projects, Vico's Nuova Scienza, JFK and the Unspeakable by Jim Douglass, The Ghost: The Secret Life of CIA Spymaster James Jesus Angleton by Jefferson Morley, and Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit if you're looking for a cure for insomnia.Sure, the stuff is pricey, but treasures are innately valuable. Dodge the NPR stans at P&P and support a store that manufactures intellect and taste.”
“Cute book store that specializes in cook books and books about food! I really liked the selection of kids picture books. Friendly staff. LGBTQ friendly and accessible friendly. There is a small ramp to enter w/ a pull door but the space is tight.”
8:30AM - 4PM
1658 Columbia Rd NW, Washington“Nice atmosphere overall, though the music was a bit too loud for a nice reading atmosphere. Coffee and food could both have been better.Kid-friendliness: Lots of family- and kid-friendly books to purchase.”
“Bought some sandals at the Nordstrom in Tyson’s corner yesterday. The salesman Norvelle told me what he was wearing because I said he smelled amazing. Told me about this place and went immediately after! I only wished I lived in the area and not in another state! This place is theee bomb!!”
“If you need books in French, this is the place to come. They have everything from the latest novels to classics to an extensive collection of children's literature. And the proprietess is wonderfully helpful and friendly. But make sure it is open when you plan to come because the hours of operation are somewhat limited.”
“Had no idea this store existed (to be fair, I rarely venture to Eastern Market and had not been south of F St in years) but I am so happy it does. A great selection of books from every genre. Heavy focus on LGBTQ+ authors and stories but they don’t limit themselves to that at all. And the employees are very kind and helpful to boot.”
9AM - 9PM
5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington“Politics and Prose (specifically this Conn Ave location) is my favorite bookstore - not just in the District, but nationwide. They've got so much more than just books to offer, although of course they've got plenty of good books. I love that they have an entire area of sale books, where I can always find gems, especially with cookbooks. They can order pretty much any book imaginable if it's not on their shelves, and if you pick it up at the store, there's no delivery cost. Beyond books, this location has a great cafe in the basement. Perfect for a sweet pastry or a glass of wine. And, most importantly, Politics and Prose has an incredible offering of classes and events each season. I've taken 4 classes (all online) so far, and loved every one of them. They are able to attract great instructors, and they have a wide range of topics for all interests. I particularly enjoyed the Art of Food Writing class I recently took with Nevin. Forget Amazon - come to Politics and Prose (in-person or virtually!) and support a wonderful local establishment.”
10AM - 5:30PM
3750 University Blvd W #201, Kensington“The store is open ! It as a new owner and moved a block aways.Very friendly owner and helpful to .The stock is a bit less then the old store but it is normal due to the change of ownership just let them know what you need and they will get it for you.Just go visit them next time in the neighborhood”
10AM - 10PM
2467 18th St NW, Washington“This is a better bookstore in Washington DC. The store space is spacious and old-fashioned. The selection has all the independent standards and it also has some original picks. I didn't know it was here and stopped by with a scooter. I didn't want to eat on the block and I didn't see any other store..bookstores are heroes and bookstores are the best places..this bookstore is the numero tres. I would come back here. The others can boo boo kitty boo.”
“I love this book store! They have a wide, diverse collection of books and the staff is always so helpful and nice. I plan on stopping by whenever I'm in the area to grab a new book. #ShopLocal”
10AM - 7PM
645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE #100, Washington“Lovely book store. Great organization and displays, lots of variety and great authors. Lots of adorable book related gifts and even some local area gifts. Great variety for kids, teens, and adults.”
9AM - 9PM
600F H St NE, Washington“Excellent bookstore! Great selection of national bestsellers, local books, cards and stationary. There are a lot of personal recommendations made by bookstore staff which I love to see! You can buy wine, beer (many local) and cider as well as coffee drinks to hold as you wander around the store or work from their long communal table. They also have a bar where people were working on their laptops.”
“Great products! Very pricey and I don't know why there were some really nice sweaters for $75 and I thought that was too much. I got a nice shirt for $30 and a sweater for $58. The cashier was very nice. They were also doing some changes because the last half of the store was inaccessible.”
10AM - 6PM
Washington Monument Bookstore, Washington“Located steps below the Washington Monument, on the National Mall. Large selection of books on the first U.S. President and souvenir shop. You will also find public restrooms at this location.”
“This is a great group it has 25 courses and podcasts and lectures for education for anyone who wants to learn I listen to the podcast on the Bill of Rights for the USA citizens and it was a great lecture taught by a great attorney that specializes in the Bill of Rights I will be using this educational tool more than I thought I love to learn we have more rights than I was taught in school they just touch on them but this lecture he goes in details and explains it so even a ch”
“Love having a local bookstore and the staff is always super helpful and friendly. You never know what you are going to find there! I can't give a 5 star review though because their air conditioning has been broken for quite some time and it is rather uncomfortable in there. I feel bad for the staff. Can't wait to come back when the weather is cooler though!”
10AM - 6PM
2002 Georgia Ave NW, Washington“I was going to work using Georgia Ave. Stopped by checked and found the store open. I haven't been there for 2yrs due to the pandemic. Limited resources. They are trying to make a come back. Loving God they will come back online. Praise God. Bless them”
“Solid State's second location, this one along 14th Street NW is big with every section of books imaginable, including a large kids section in a he back. They also sell local gifts.”
10AM - 4PM
716 Monroe St NE Studio 24, Washington“Bought a neighborhood map of Seattle from their shop in the downtown DC Christmas market and it's now happily hanging in our kitchen. Given how picky we are about art and how long it takes us to get art up, that's saying a lot. The style and colors are perfect and it's a great way to remember other parts of our lives. My only complaint is that they don't have more maps to buy. As somebody who lives in the burbs of DC (I know, judge all you want), I had to pick between DC proper or past cities I'd lived in. It would be really cool to have maps of some of the closer in burbs.”
10AM - 6PM
121 West Basin Dr SW, Washington“Been really wanting to get back to DC to experience this memorial. It is breathtaking. When you walk through the Walls of Despair you are inspired. You have never seen Dr. King like this. When I looked into his perfectly sculpted eyes, I wanted to see all of the unfinished work he was looking towards. It was an emotional experience (you do not come to this memorial to "see it). Such a fitting tribute to the man and the legacy.”
“This is a lovely bookstore that I'll continue to go back to. They have precious little space, so sometimes it's strange to see the books they choose to put on their shelves. They also have a nice children's section.”
“Absolutely the best place ever. With inflated prices, I would never even think of getting a book anywhere else. Certainly not through piracy, absolutely not, can you imagine being such a scurvy pirate that you would even *consider* piracy? If so, you need to eat some lemons.”
“Today I visited the Basilica of The National Shrine to look for gifts and to enjoy the beauty and serenity of this amazing temple. Of course I spent more time than I intended but it was well worth it. I found out that the gift shop opens at 9:00 am and closes at 5:00 pm. Between the shrine and the gift shop one can easily spend all day.”
“Great book store with a large selection of Russian books. I’ve actually never seen a Russian book store in the US with this many books! Reasonable prices too, and there’s often quite a bit on sale.”
“CIC is a spiritual oasis in the city. You can attend daily Mass, browse and buy books and gifts or attend one of their community events. Be sure to check out their "lifetime reading plan" recommendations!”
“They do a very nice job of making the most of their limited space to build out a strong selection of books. Super friendly and helpful staff, and they even leave a bowl of water outside on hot days for neighborhood pups.”
“This was an amazing experience. The lady working made me feel really welcome and was so knowledgeable about all the book selections. She was a true gem ?. I love looking around on each floor, they had a wonderful variety of books and cute decoration. Will be back soon, thank you!”
11AM - 5PM
3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington“This place is a good and quiet. Ground floor is 3 rd floor. Staff was very helpful. Was clean, plenty of computers for campus students to access. You can even digitize any book you might need. And transfer to you device.”
“(Translated by Google) Since I moved to the United States, I have asked the Lord for a bookstore that had Christian content in Spanish. And I found the answer when connecting with Rincón Cristiano. Since then, the years have passed and more and more their service and products are of higher quality. May God always bless you and continue to be a light to this society. Blessings. ??✝️(Original)Desde que me trasladé a vivir a los Estados Unidos, le pedí al Señor una librería que tuviese contenido cristiano en español. Y la respuesta la encontré al conectar con Rincón Cristiano. Desde entonces, han pasado los años y cada vez más su servicio y productos son de mayor calidad. Que Dios los bendiga siempre y sigan siendo de luz a esta sociedad. Bendiciones. ??✝️”