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classy and cool
Situated on the edge of the downtown business district, Chapters is paradise for fiction lovers....
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Situated on the edge of the downtown business district, Chapters is paradise for fiction lovers. You might wish you'd worn some tweed -- and if you're well-versed in contemporary fiction, you might spot the next Pen/Faulkner nominee perusing the shelf next to you.
While the staff is knowledgeable and accommodating enough to help even the most inexperienced readers, most of the customers at Chapters know what they're looking for (chances are they have a novella-in-progress at home). If you can stay on their erratic mailing list, you'll be privy to some of the best literary readings in town (Whit Stillman, Amy Bloom, and I Was Amelia Earhart author, Jane Mendelsohn, have all made recent appearances).
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Kramer Book Stores
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Books
1517 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia
(202) 387-1400
books & more
Kramer's is more than just a bookstore - it's a local hangout in DC that's near Dupont Circle. It's...
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Kramer's is more than just a bookstore - it's a local hangout in DC that's near Dupont Circle. It's got a nice collection of books, is open late everyday and 24-hours on Friday and Saturday.
Kramer's is fairly small so it feels very quaint. The bookstore is kind of split into two sections just by the nature of the space it's in. Because it's small, the collection of books is a bit smaller, but it also allows you to peruse a lot more titles in a lot of sections you probably wouldn't look through.
In the back of Kramer's is Afterwords, their coffee house serving beer, wine, breakfast, brunch, dinner, and desserts. There's live music overlooking the bookstore on the second level Wed-Sat night and free internet at the bar.
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Knowledgeable Staff and Good Prices
If you are a student at GW Law School, Washington Law and Professional Books is a great alternative...
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If you are a student at GW Law School, Washington Law and Professional Books is a great alternative to buying books at the GW bookstore. The prices are better and there is often a better selection of used books at reduced prices. When it comes to buying supplements, study guides, and canned outlines, the knowledgeable staff can direct you to the best selection for your academic needs. And they even have their own coffee bar.
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Great books and live music
This bookstores has an awesome selection. In addition to their stock of books, they frequently have...
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This bookstores has an awesome selection. In addition to their stock of books, they frequently have live music on the weekends and they have a small cafe/bar in the back with some amazing looking deserts. The prices are more expensive than at the huge chain bookstores but it is easy to walk in and instantly find books that look interesting.
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Capitol Hill Books
Category:
Books
657 C St SE
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia
(202) 544-1621
Not wonks only
Capitol Hill Books has a good variety of used and collectable books just across the street from...
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Capitol Hill Books has a good variety of used and collectable books just across the street from Eastern Market. The shop is a bit cramped, but, hey, it's a used bookstore. Charming but occasionally curt staff; whatever, they know their stuff. With some snooping, you can find a gem -- maybe a book Ted Kennedy used as a coaster?
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Second hand partisan politics for sale
This bookstore is often crowded and very small, but it is the best you will find in Washington DC...
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This bookstore is often crowded and very small, but it is the best you will find in Washington DC when you want to shop for used books. While its size is unfortunate the selection can be quite good. Many professors, politicians, and policy wonks dump their extras here. Sometimes when you are browsing the politics section you will run across a book from the Reagan area that has a personal note from Reagan inside thanking the former owner for their service. There are sections for many different topics though this store seems to excel in the social sciences, humanities, and fiction. They do have a rare books section for the serious collector. The pricing here is about average for a used bookstore.
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Luna Books
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Uncategorized
1633 P St NW
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia
(202) 332-2543
Tiny And Titillating
This tiny bookstore on the second floor above its associated Luna Grill and Diner is small, packed,...
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This tiny bookstore on the second floor above its associated Luna Grill and Diner is small, packed, claustrophobic and wonderful. There's never any telling what you may find among its book selection and its above the street location puts it out of reach of those who don't know it's there. A great place to relax and spend a few hours just browsing books without having to deal with crowds or noise.
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Gay themed bookstore
This bookstore is a mishmosh of books and gay/lesbian paraphanelia. If you want gay pride soap or...
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This bookstore is a mishmosh of books and gay/lesbian paraphanelia. If you want gay pride soap or candleholders this is the place to go and they have a nice selection of gay-themed literature as well. However, this is not the place to take children, if you don't want them exposed to pornographic images. I once saw a family in there with a five year old kid who was looking at the postcard selection featuring more than a little nudity.
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Riverby Books
Category:
Books
417 E Capitol St SE
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia
(202) 543-4342
Political bookstores
As one would expect from a bookstore on Capitol Hill, the selection at this outlet tends towards...
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As one would expect from a bookstore on Capitol Hill, the selection at this outlet tends towards the political and historical. If you want to buy Hillary Clinton's latest biography (or her hubby's for that matter) you will find it here! The selection of political books is good, but for literature or other topics you might want to go elsewhere. Also, prices are a bit higher than at the huge chains.
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