Needed some books for a 3 year old girl's birthday party in a rush , a demographic i know nothing…read moreabout. The book that I had chosen on the internet was nowhere to be found. OMPB didn't have it in-stock, either, but offered to order it. I was given recommendations on other books that fit my need. Books were wrapped very nicely for my party, and my search was ended with a happy ending. I will definitely return.

Great selection of children's activity books, but not a lot of classics. I had a hard time finding…read moresomething for my children to read that wasn't a graphic novel or politically motivated. Wasn't a fan of some of the merchandise that was a little crass for my little one's eyes (Star Wars figures w their middle fingers up, etc). Just heads up!

This is located near the Apple Store and is easy to park. In fact parking is free if you get them…read moreto stamp your ticket. I usually come here when charging my car and it's always great to browse the books. I never had any issue with the service while buying books and I think things are decently priced here, though hard for me to compare considering I don't buy many books. One thing to note is that the coffee store is not a Starbucks so don't expect to get Starbucks treatment. I went around 6 and they refused to open a bag of beans because it was too late. I don't think opening a bag of beans would have made a difference but ends up I had to drink coffee that I didn't really want.

Minimal seating, however each time I visited I was able to find a single seat with a good view of…read moreoutside. As a people watcher and a student, this is a great place to get a little work done with a side of coffee.

- volunteers work there - lots of books from different areas…read more- well labeled areas - the money goes back to education which is a great cause! - not a lot of books that pique my interest though since most are donated - areas for sitting sometimes block path to some books

Very big and overwhelming, without much sense to how things are organized. The average age of their…read morebooks has to be at least a couple decades, without a lot of noticeable recent pubs. However, the woman who I perceived to own it was a delight. I went for Independent Bookstore Day and had to get my crawl page signed and she was SO EXCITED! They also do everything by hand there, so while you can pay with cash or card, she'll write the books and cost of them when you purchase down in a book. Very pure.

The best bookstore in Alexandria that I came across. The exterior is the cutest. Located on the…read morecorner with some outdoor seating. Once inside there is shelves of books an other products. I even saw some signed copies of books. I enjoyed a wide selection of books. They had stuffed animals, calendars, stickers and much more. Oh, if you are wondering if they have that good book smell, they do. The employees were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They were around helping out many other customers and directing them to areas to purchase certain books. I love how the children's area is separate from the other area of the book store. The store is perfect! I plan to return when I am in the area.

I popped in here because I heard dogs were welcomed! I was greeted by several folks working in the…read morestore and asked if I needed assistance. I told them it was my first time here so they gave me a tour and explained all the sections they have! I ended up getting the Dog Tarot Deck, a dog and book sticker and a history book! They have a great selection of books, stickers, art novelties, cards, and genres. They also sell some apparel too! I love a good bookstore with great aesthetic vibes, it was super cozy in there and yet it was hopping. Hard to find a good bookstore nowadays that isn't a chain. Well worth my money and the long walk from the metro!

As you walk down the brick sidewalk, you will come across the cutest local book store with a warm…read moreand inviting exterior. As I walked inside it gave off a library atmosphere. Of course it even had that classic book smell. My favorite. There is an upstairs and a downstairs. It can be a little tight depending on the amount of customers inside. There is a wide range o books. Of course there is a lot of political themed books, its the area we are in. I was lucky to find Kamala Harris's book, "107 Days." Pricing was what I expected and supporting a local book store than the large box store down the street was where my heart was at. The books were well organized, and everything was nicely categorized. There was one employee working. They were not super engaging, but I chalk that up to library atmosphere. But, whenever they were asked a questions they were helpful. There is a lot of local advertising and they are supportive of the LGBTQ population.

Local bookstores wherever you are over everything!…read more Cute little spot and even cuter once you pop inside. I love a bookstore that feels like home versus a capitalist heckscape. Would absolutely come back here any chance I got! Picked up some great parenting books for my husband and I (we've loved them all so far) as well as some books relating to my work in Tech.

Blown away by how much bigger this book store is on the inside. I walked in and thought ok this is…read morecute. Checked out some of the history and diy books before going to the restroom. But on the way, I saw a sign saying more upstairs. That's where the real stock was kept. It somehow felt like there was twice as much space on the second floor than the first. Sci fi, fantasy, horror, Manga (limited),etc all the good stuff was on the second floor for me. Value wise it was worth stopping in here. Most books were about 7-10 which is at the high end for me but you know, this place is worth it. Selection is great and would definitely come back.

Well, I stopped by this establishment looking for a classic book. There were many used books to…read morechoose from and (I love reading) I became lost in the selection and how they were arranged. A nice selection of books. But, I noticed how no one acknowledged my presence. I thought it was due to another lady in the store. But, no and even as I walked around and soon I just felt uncomfortable and left. I guess some black men have a stigma that they don't read maybe. So, I will try again on my next vet appointment and stop by here to see and should this happen again. It will be addressed. Sorry, I wouldn't allow myself to purchase anything today even though I came across several nice

After wandering in and hearing the owner telling a story to another women in the shop, he sat us…read moredown for 2 hours to talk about philosophy. He gave us tea and cookies and a free pen, and great recommendations for books. Although ramblely, his kindness was truly touching. He explained that he has the first Arabic book store in dc, and he is incredibly passionate about free will and the right to literature. The store felt magical and peaceful , and I will cherish the few hours I spent there

We found this bookstore after encountering the scarcity of Arabic books available online. Stepping…read moreinside feels like being transported to the Middle East. After discovering it was our first time in, the owner gleefully offered us a tour. His knowledge was outstanding, and he left no shelf unaddressed. I would guarantee that Al-Hikma has a book for any need one has of an Arabic book or any interest one has in the Arab world. There are books for learning Arabic (or for Arabs learning English), English books about Arab topics (pictured), Arabic books for every Arab country, beautiful religious books, specialized dictionaries, photo journal books, cook books, and much more. After more than an hour of our searching, the owner offered us tea and Arab sweets (probably not a guaranteed part of a visit, but we were lucky!). He distilled more knowledge to us before sending us on our way. We felt notably enriched for having stepped inside.

I ended up going to Second Story Books over a MLK Day weekend vacation in D.C…read more They had a 20% discount on books over the weekend so I felt I should take advantage of that and at least purchase a book which I did. Their selection and feel was good. Though, I was specifically looking for Agatha Christie books and was kind of stunned they really did not have any. Though they did humorously have some sort of John Grisham original collection for way too much money to the point that I have no idea who would love/care about Grisham to that extent. Anyway, I enjoyed the experience there, worth checking out while being in the popular area that is Dupont Circle, and still am using my Second Story Books bookmark.

I was so busy going through the books that the fact that they also sold antiques was lost on me…read more Their literary selection is fantastic and extremely well organized. I went in without expectations but left very happy with an unexpected book find at a very reasonable price. If I were local, this would be the first place I'd visit any time I was looking for a book.

I stopped by Lost City Books with a friend yesterday, when we spent a beautiful spring Sunday…read moremorning on a walk and mini bakery crawl through Adams Morgan. We both love to read and love bookshops. I love big bookshops, little bookshops, romance bookshops... Lost City Books was a wonderful surprise and immediately became one of my favorite bookshops in DC. Why? It isn't huge, but it makes such good use of its space that I found it to be one of the best stocked independent bookstores I've visited in a long while. I always try to support local independent bookstores when I can, and some of them are tiny (if your neighborhood bookstore is one of the tiny ones, remember they'll probably place orders for you if you want/need something they don't have in stock). But - at the risk of sounding silly - we got lost in time at Lost City Books. We meant to just pop in and quickly pick something to take home. But we wandered through their fiction section and staff picks, pointing out books to each other we loved or have been meaning to read and all of a sudden a half hour had passed and we only really explored one tiny section of the shop. We walked out with four books between us, too. The customer service was friendly to boot. Just a great independent bookshop and another reason to love Adams Morgan.

Great selection and wonderful vibes. The best part all of the staff recommended books throughout…read morethe store. The reviews are thorough and helpful and makes you feel lol they care.

I love, love, loved this place…read more A full-fledged bookstore with tons of books, sections, accessories and gifts PLUS a legit breakfast/lunch/dinner restaurant with great food, gorgeous patio/dining area? I am SO in. We stopped in bc my husband's last name is Kramer and it's spelled the exact same and I saw the brunch/breakfast options and wanted to eat here. We loved it. Tried the avocado toast, brioche French toast and a smash burger and everything was delicious. Service was good, food was out quickly, portions were huge, all A+++. Enjoyed shopping after and will 100% come back. They are very active on Instagram and usually have seasonal specials and neat events.

A DC institution, I will always be a fan of Kramers. It's not the best restaurant, but it's a…read moreclassic that I hope remains open for decades and decades to come. Service is great, prompt and professional, and some of the items are hit or miss, but there is a lot of light lunch fare to choose from and my salad was fresh. Make sure to stop in at the bookstore at the end of your meal.