What’s your favorite local bookseller and why

[Anonymous]

A spin off from the Barnes & Noble thread. Let’s rep our favorite bookshops.

For new releases: One More Page Books in Arlington. Small, but they get lots of authors to come and sign books. Super friendly. I have oddly never had a problem getting a parking spot on the street when I go there. https://www.onemorepagebooks.com/

For used: McKay’s in Manassas. HUGE. The books are really well organized and in great condition. The prices are incredible. I’ve never sold to them, but I’ve heard it’s pretty easy. http://www.mckaybooks.com/

[Anonymous]

East City Books, Solid State and Politics and Prose (the main location)

I haven't found any great ones in the burbs but am open to suggestions. When we travel bookstores are always on the agenda so I have been to many across the country but perhaps have missed some in the DMV

[Anonymous]

Not technically local, but because locals vacation there, Browseabout in Rehoboth.

It’s not quite the same since the original owners sold to one of their employees, but they are still my people. And the fact that it’s my kids’ favorite place on earth, when I grew up shopping there, is just magical. So many memories, and so much money down the drain, with no regrets! I’m

[Anonymous]

For content, I love one more page books. But I get most of my books through politics and prose because it’s so easy for me to get to.

[Anonymous]

Second Story Books
Politics and Prose
Loyalty Books
Kramerbooks

Second story books is local, easy to get to, often has what I want — and is a great place to discover new-to-me books. I also like knowing that they buy book collections.

Politics and Prose has wonderful book signings and lectures. Their staff READS, and several people on staff have made great recommendations when I’ve asked. If they were in a more convenient location they would be my top pick for the DC area.

Loyalty Books started in a neighborhood that I love. They have a nicely edited selection of books, do special orders, and support book clubs. This would be my top pick for a neighborhood book store.

Kramerbooks is very easy to get to — less than a block from a metro stop. I like the bookstore/restaurant combo. They have a nice selection of books, often have newer books that I’m looking for, and will do special orders. Kramerbooks gets extra points for their displays — on shelves, on tables, and especially in the front windows. I’ve learned about several favorite books and authors browsing at Kramerbooks.



(RIP Olssons — which was one of my favorite bookstores anywhere. )
I might have to dig up an old thread to do a nostalgia binge for a few others.)

[Anonymous]

Lost City Books in Kalorama because it has really new books that I don't always see elsewhere PLUS it has 2nd hand books that are always in excellent condition and really worth reading.

[Anonymous]

Anything close to downtown Bethesda?

We lost Barnes and Noble, Amazon Books (which I didn't like anyway), so now I don't know whether we have anything local - it's incredibly sad. I've never lived in a place that didn't have bookshops before.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anything close to downtown Bethesda?

We lost Barnes and Noble, Amazon Books (which I didn't like anyway), so now I don't know whether we have anything local - it's incredibly sad. I've never lived in a place that didn't have bookshops before.

Your best bet is Politics & Prose on Connecticut Ave.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anything close to downtown Bethesda?

We lost Barnes and Noble, Amazon Books (which I didn't like anyway), so now I don't know whether we have anything local - it's incredibly sad. I've never lived in a place that didn't have bookshops before.

Your best bet is Politics & Prose on Connecticut Ave.

I agree that your best bet is Politics and Prose.
There’s also the Barnes and Nobles in Rockville, or the Second Story Books Warehouse in Rockville.

Child’s Play — in Chevy Chase DC has a nice selection of children’s books.

[Anonymous]

Potters House.

[Anonymous]

Bard’s Alley in Vienna is wonderful!!!

Old Town Books in Alexandria is a little newer, but they have great events.

[Anonymous]

I love McKays, too. I’ve only sold there once. It was easy- just dropped off a box of books (mostly paperback fiction with some hardcover books thrown in) and about 20 minutes later got a text saying they were done. Unfortunately, DH went to pick up the credit voucher and didn’t ask for details about which books they wanted, so I don’t know what to bring next time. I got a voucher for $10 or $15. It covered the books I bought that day.

[Anonymous]

Politics & Prose
Bards Alley

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anything close to downtown Bethesda?

We lost Barnes and Noble, Amazon Books (which I didn't like anyway), so now I don't know whether we have anything local - it's incredibly sad. I've never lived in a place that didn't have bookshops before.

Your best bet is Politics & Prose on Connecticut Ave.

I agree that your best bet is Politics and Prose.
There’s also the Barnes and Nobles in Rockville, or the Second Story Books Warehouse in Rockville.

Child’s Play — in Chevy Chase DC has a nice selection of children’s books.

On Rockville Pike? It closed as well.

[Anonymous]

For children’s books you can’t beat Barstons Child’s Play in Arlington.