Used book stores washington dc

The capitol hill store a few blocks from the supreme court doubles as the neighborhoods living room. Find that book youve been looking for or leave with several you bought on a whim. A guide to independent bookstores in dc washingtonian dc. Best bookstores in washington independent book stores. Carpe librum locations turning the page turning the page.

Tempo bookstore 4115 wisconsin ave nw, suite 105 washington dc 20016. Welcome to bridge street books bridge street books. Each carpe librum seize the book location sells books, cds, dvds, and vinyl records that were donated by the public. Two bookstore locations in the washington metropolitan area featuring outofprint, used and rare books in all subjects. Regularly ranked as one of the most literate cities in the nation, washington, dc finds its brain fuel from a variety of new and used bookstores. Capitol hill books is a used bookstore located on historic capitol hill in washington dc, with three floors of quality used books, first. Carpe librum is the fundraising branch of turning the page, an educationbased nonprofit, which has popup bookstores and events in washington dc and. We carry a wide selection of trade, university, and small press publications. At the antiquarian book shop, located in georgetown an historic neighborhood of washington, d.

The best 10 used bookstore in washington, dc updated covid. See current deals and local events at half price books hpb olympia outlet bookstore in olympia, wa, plus get directions and hours. The capitol hill store a few blocks from the supreme court doubles as the. If youre more of a digital book reader, peruse loyalty bookstores ebook options or tap into the dc public librarys collection, or use the libby app.

Ive lived in nova for 2 years and couldnt find any used bookstores. Half price books olympia washington 1520 cooper point rd sw 360 7050236 half price books redmond washington 7805 leary way ne 425 7022499 half price books seattle washington 4709 roosevelt way ne 206 5477859. Located in adams morgan, the used bookstore has been in operation since 1981 and is a member of the washington antiquarian booksellers association. Apr 17, 2018 songbyrd is located in the midst of adams morgans bustling 18th street nw. Adams morgan can be a congested and chaotic area, filled with bar patrons and beeping taxis. Second story books outofprint, used and rare books in all. Top five used book stores for dc area bookworms dc post. We are open 10am8pm on weekdays, 9am to 8pm on saturdays, and 9am7pm on sundays. The red wheel, node iii, book 2 center for ethics and culture solzhenitsyn. Thomas heath of the washington post wrote about riverby books dc recently. Discover literary treasures at new and used bookstores in washington, dc.

Capitol hill books jim toole if you have to put an age down, say 110 had already lived a fairly full life before he took on running the secondhand book shop after its original owner passed. Punch those digits into the searchandcomparison tool to find out if american university bookstore has the exact book you need in stock, how much it costs, and how to get it for. This was a fun store to sit down and read while deciding which book to buy. A memoir of working with the resistance in russia, 19601990 hardcover by peter reddaway. All proceeds go to turning the page in support of our program initiatives. Since purchased by allan stypeck in 1973, second story books has grown from its small second floor location in northwest washington, d. Associates of the american foreign service worldwide. Located in adams morgan, the used bookstore has been in operation since 1981 and is a member of the washington antiquarian. From coolidge to harding, fdr to obama, thatcher and gorbachev. Click here to shop brige street books ecommerce page on. Turning the page has yearly popup book sales in washington, d. Dec 19, 2014 between the many museum stores and its bounty of independent and used booksellers, washington, d. Founded in 1980, bridge street books has been in operation longer than any other dc independent.

Tempo bookstore 4115 wisconsin ave nw, suite 105 washington. May 27, 2016 capitol hill books jim toole if you have to put an age down, say 110 had already lived a fairly full life before he took on running the secondhand book shop after its original owner passed away in 1994he earned a degree in history from ucla, a masters from american university, and served in the navy for 30 years. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Second story books outofprint, used and rare books in. If you are searching for the best used book stores in the washington metropolitan area, here is your absolute goto guide for those rare. Black bookstore opens in southeast dc book desert nbc4. Special order we will contact you if not available. Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon. Top 10 best used book store in washington, dc updated covid. Capitol hill books has dcs most curmudgeonly store owner. During your visit, pass on the ebook for a classic paperback or a. Second story books offers outofprint, used and rare books in just about every subjectover 1 million between its dc and silver spring locations. The lantern bookshop is an excellent source of used and rare books in washington d.

Each carpe librum seize the book location sells books. Our first editions, rare, and medium rare books are available for purchase through this website. With book in hand, you just might discover that the store is the perfect spot to. Politics and prose bookstore independent bookstore and.

Alibris buy new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. Mar 19, 2018 black bookstore opens in southeast dc book desert mahogany books is the first bookstore to open in d. Capitol hill books is a used bookstore located on historic capitol hill in washington dc, with three floors of quality used books, first editions and rare books. Books for america, based in washington, dc, distributes donated books, movies, music and instructional cds, audiobooks, and more to organizations in the united states serving needy communities and. University book store first opened for business on january 10, 1900 at the university of washington.

Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. Two bookstore locations in the washington metropolitan area featuring outof print, used and rare books in all subjects. Apr 06, 2015 best used bookstores in washington, d. Black bookstore opens in southeast dc book desert mahogany books is the first bookstore to open in d.

Half price books olympia washington 1520 cooper point rd sw 360 7050236 half price books redmond washington 7805 leary way ne 425 7022499 half price books seattle washington. Alibris is your source for new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. Books for america, based in washington, dc, distributes donated books, movies, music and instructional cds, audiobooks, and more to organizations in the united states serving needy communities and individuals. Volunteerrun and stocked with donations since 1977, the lanterns profits support scholarships at bryn mawr college. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. With book in hand, you just might discover that the store is the. There are a variety of used bookstores in the capital region. Alibris has been selling books, movies and music since 1997. We began selling fiction and nonfiction in the 1930s and are the oldest independent bookstore in seattle.