Independent Bookstores in District of Columbia
Discover 37 independent bookstores in District of Columbia on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.
Bookstores in District of Columbia
- Big Planet ComicsWashingtonBig Planet Comics in Washington, DC, is a dedicated comic book shop established in 1986. Located on U Street NW, the st…
- Bison ShopThe Bison Shop is the official bookstore and spirit store of Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. It offers a wide s…
- Bol Worker Owned Cafe & BookstoreWashingtonBol Worker Owned Cafe & Bookstore in Washington, DC, is a worker-owned cooperative bookstore and community space. Locat…
- Bold Fork BooksWashingtonBold Fork Books is a culinary bookshop in Washington, DC, located in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. As the city's onl…
- Bold Fork BooksLocated in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood, Bold Fork Books is Washington DC's only culinary bookshop. The store featur…
- Bridge Street BooksWashingtonBridge Street Books in Washington, DC, is an independent bookstore located in the Georgetown neighborhood. Established…
- Busboys and PoetsWashingtonBusboys and Poets in Washington, DC, is the flagship location of this community gathering space established in 2005. Lo…
- Busboys and Poets @ K StreetWashingtonBusboys and Poets @ K Street in Washington, DC, is a vibrant community hub located in Mount Vernon Triangle. This 450 K…
- Busboys and Poets at BrooklandWashingtonBusboys and Poets at Brookland in Washington, DC, is a restaurant, bookstore, and event space located in the Brookland…
- Busboys and Poets at TakomaWashingtonBusboys and Poets at Takoma in Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant, bar, bookstore, and cultural hub. It offers a c…
- Capitol Hill BooksWashingtonCapitol Hill Books is a used bookstore in Washington, DC, featuring three floors of quality used, rare, and first-editi…
- Capitol Hill BooksCapitol Hill Books is a used bookstore in Washington, DC, located on historic Capitol Hill across from Eastern Market.…
- Carpe LibrumCarpe Librum in Washington, DC is a used bookstore and fundraising initiative for the nonprofit Turning the Page. The s…
- Charnice Milton Community BookstoreWashingtonCharnice Milton Community Bookstore in Washington, DC, honors a slain journalist by promoting literacy in Anacostia. Ba…
- Child's Play Toys and BooksWashingtonChild's Play Toys and Books in Washington, DC, has offered curated toys and books since 1986. Located on Connecticut Av…
- East City BookshopWashingtonEast City Bookshop in Washington, DC, is an independent, woman-owned bookstore that opened in 2016. Located on Capitol…
- Fantom ComicsWashingtonFantom Comics in Washington, DC, is an inclusive shop established in 2005 and located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood…
- JF BooksWashingtonJF Books in Washington, DC, is an independent bilingual bookstore and 501(c)(3) nonprofit specializing in Chinese and E…
- Kramerbooks & Afterwords CaféWashingtonKramerbooks & Afterwords Café in Washington, DC, is a historic independent bookstore and restaurant founded in 1976. Lo…
- KramersWashingtonKramers is an iconic independent bookstore, restaurant, and bar located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington…
- Little District BooksWashingtonLittle District Books is a queer-owned independent bookstore in Washington, DC, that celebrates LGBTQ+ authors and stor…
- Lost City BooksWashingtonLost City Books is a bookstore in Washington, DC, specializing in used, new, and rare books. Located in the heart of Ad…
- Lost City BooksLost City Books is an independent bookstore in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. Specializing in new, us…
- Loyalty BookstoreWashingtonLoyalty Bookstore is a Black, Queer, and Asian owned independent bookstore in Washington, DC. Located in the Petworth n…
- Middle East Books and MoreWashingtonMiddle East Books and More in Washington, DC, is a project of the American Educational Trust. Established in 1991, this…
- Politics and ProsePolitics and Prose is an independent bookstore and cultural hub in Washington, DC. Founded in 1984, the store offers bo…
- Politics and Prose at the WharfWashingtonPolitics and Prose at the Wharf is an independent bookstore and cultural hub in Washington, DC. Located at the Southwes…
- Politics and Prose at Union MarketWashingtonPolitics and Prose at Union Market is an independent bookstore located in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, DC. Situ…
- Politics and Prose BookstoreWashingtonPolitics and Prose Bookstore is an independent bookstore and cultural hub in Washington, DC. Founded in 1984, it hosts…
- Potter's HousePotter's House in Washington, DC, is a nonprofit bookstore and café founded in 1960. Located in Adams Morgan, it specia…
- Sankofa Cafe & BookstoreSankofa Video Books & Cafe in Washington, DC, was founded in 1997 by filmmakers Haile and Shirikiana Gerima. Located ac…
- Sankofa Video and BooksWashingtonSankofa Video Books & Cafe was founded in 1997 by Haile and Shirikiana Gerima in Washington, DC. Located across from Ho…
- Second Story BooksSecond Story Books in Washington, DC, is a premier independent bookstore located in Dupont Circle. They specialize in r…
- Solid State BooksWashingtonSolid State Books is a Black-owned independent bookstore in Washington, DC, with locations on H Street NE and 14th Stre…
- The LanternThe Lantern is a used and rare bookstore in Washington, DC, located in historic Georgetown. Run entirely by volunteers…
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial bookstoreThe Thomas Jefferson Memorial bookstore in DC sells books about Thomas Jefferson, the American Colonial era, and the Re…
- Turning the PageWashingtonTurning the Page in Washington, DC, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1998 that engages public school families to…