“A Lefty Haven”   Sara D.

If you're a political lefty (and most Washingtonians are) you'll probably love Politics and Prose. The tone is clearly ideological, as is the book selection. They have frequent invited speakers and... More >

If you're a political lefty (and most Washingtonians are) you'll probably love Politics and Prose. The tone is clearly ideological, as is the book selection. They have frequent invited speakers and the staff seems knowledgeable about the merchandise. I believe this store has run into controversy in the past though for refusing to order books by certain well-known conservative authors, so keep the ideological tenor of the place in mind when you go.
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“local bookstore with character”   M L.

Politics & Prose is a great place to read, browse books, and simply hang out. There are two levels with a nice coffee shop downstairs. The store frequently has invited guests. I saw Howard Zinn... More >

Politics & Prose is a great place to read, browse books, and simply hang out. There are two levels with a nice coffee shop downstairs. The store frequently has invited guests. I saw Howard Zinn recently promoting his newest publication. This place is a great local shop with a membership club, staff picks, store events, and a book club. It's got its own character and sits in a nice neighborhood.
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“a true bookstore”   Lyndsay P.

Politics and Prose is a fantastic book store - knowledgeable staff, good selection, great speaker series. I love the weekly email subscription, which describes upcoming events, top sellers of the... More >

Politics and Prose is a fantastic book store - knowledgeable staff, good selection, great speaker series. I love the weekly email subscription, which describes upcoming events, top sellers of the week and providers reccommendations. Cute little coffee shop inside too. It's the kind of store that appeals to families, yuppies and all sorts of book lovers. While the space is small, the intimate setting is a great place to listen to authors talk about their work. There are also several book clubs that meet regularly.
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“Great Place to Find Great Books--and Dates!”   Amy V.

This is a wonderful local bookstore, with a great selection of all kinds of wonderful books--both local and bestsellers! The aisles and rows are a great place to go on the prowl for another... More >

This is a wonderful local bookstore, with a great selection of all kinds of wonderful books--both local and bestsellers! The aisles and rows are a great place to go on the prowl for another single young Washingtonian--that's why it's usually packed on Saturday nights! A fun place to meet, hang out all day, or simply go to one of their great author events!
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“Politics & Prose”   Allison B.

Great local bookstore and some good coffee. Even better since it is the only coffee house in the surrounding blocks. Politics & Prose is jam packed with good books and intersting gifts items. You... More >

Great local bookstore and some good coffee. Even better since it is the only coffee house in the surrounding blocks. Politics & Prose is jam packed with good books and intersting gifts items. You can find something for someone that has everything. You know everyone needs a good new book. It is great afternoon excape from the heat.
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“So Many Books, So Little Time”   Lisa M.

Tired of the megabookstore? Think Borders and Barnes & Noble duking it out for turf across the street from each other is getting to be a bit trite? Check out Politics & Prose, a fabulous... More >

Tired of the megabookstore? Think Borders and Barnes & Noble duking it out for turf across the street from each other is getting to be a bit trite? Check out Politics & Prose, a fabulous independent bookstore in Northwest DC. P&P not only has a large selection of books and clever gifts for smart people, it has a large and constantly changing selection of remaindered books in the basement - which means students and working girls and boys should rejoice...good books can now fit in your budget. The readings and book signings far outnumber any other book store in the area. Their website rocks for keeping you up to date (www.politics-prose.com). Check out Politics & Prose, but don't be surprised if you want to buy the entire store and need an intervention just to get you out the door with your wallet and credit history semi-intact.
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