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Discover 10 independent bookstores across 1 city in District of Columbia. From beloved neighborhood shops to iconic literary landmarks, find your next favorite place to browse and discover new books.
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Bookstores
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Used Books
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Rare Books
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With Cafes
DC's beloved independent bookstore, famous for hosting politicians, authors, and thought leaders.
A welcoming neighborhood bookstore on Capitol Hill's Barracks Row, offering a thoughtfully curated selection for readers of all ages. A community anchor that brings literary life to the eastern side of the Hill.
A community-focused bookstore in upper Northwest DC dedicated to amplifying diverse voices and centering books by and about people of color. A vital cultural space for conversations about identity, justice, and joy.
A legendary used bookstore crammed floor to ceiling with treasures, occupying a narrow rowhouse on Capitol Hill. Known for its eccentric charm and incredible selection of history and political titles.
A landmark Dupont Circle bookstore, bar, and restaurant that has been the intellectual heart of Washington's social scene for decades. A place where politics, literature, and nightlife intersect.
A vital Anacostia bookstore centering Black literature and culture, providing representation and literary community east of the river in Washington, DC.
Washington's most celebrated independent bookstore, renowned nationally for its extraordinary author events program and its role as an intellectual town square for the nation's capital.
A modern bookstore and bar on the vibrant H Street corridor, bringing literary culture to one of DC's most dynamic and diverse neighborhoods.
A neighborhood bookstore in DC's Petworth community, championing diverse voices and serving as a welcoming gathering space in one of the city's most vibrant residential neighborhoods.
A nonprofit bookstore and cafe in Adams Morgan with a social justice mission, combining fair trade coffee with a curated selection focused on peace, justice, and community empowerment.
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