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Capitol Hill Books is a wonderfully eccentric institution that has been stuffing books into every available inch of a narrow Capitol Hill rowhouse since 1991. The three floors are packed so tightly that navigating the aisles is an adventure in itself, with books stacked on shelves, stairs, windowsills, and even in the bathroom. The political science and history sections are particularly outstanding, drawing congressional staffers, diplomats, and policy wonks looking for out-of-print gems. The store's legendary no-cell-phone policy and handwritten signs add to its old-world charm, making it one of the most photographed bookstores in the nation's capital.
Capitol Hill Books is a wonderfully eccentric institution that has been stuffing books into every available inch of a narrow Capitol Hill rowhouse since 1991. The three floors are packed so tightly that navigating the aisles is an adventure in itself, with books stacked on shelves, stairs, windowsills, and even in the bathroom. The political science and history sections are particularly outstanding, drawing congressional staffers, diplomats, and policy wonks looking for out-of-print gems. The store's legendary no-cell-phone policy and handwritten signs add to its old-world charm, making it one of the most photographed bookstores in the nation's capital. Located in the heart of Washington, District of Columbia, this beloved bookstore has been serving the literary community since 1991, making it 35 years of championing books and readers.
Occasional author pop-ups, rare book showcases, neighborhood book swaps, and an annual Capitol Hill literary walking tour partnership.
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