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    Capitol Hill Books

    4.1 (66 reviews)
    InexpensiveUsed Bookstore
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Raven J.

    A cute, affordable used book shop! The employees are nice and helpful. They have your run of the mill cheap paperbacks, nice hardbacks, and some fun niche/quirky titles. I absolutely adored the vibe of the shop and appreciated their paperback fantasy and horror section.

    Jessica J.

    Nice big and bright used book store. The staff seemed friendly and it was well organized and easy to find the section we were looking for - all good things! If you are looking for newer used book titles, then you are golden. Your gonna love it. If you are hunting for some vintage editions or specific series/titles - then you are likely out of luck. Not much of that here. It seemed popular enough, but not quite what we were looking for in a used book store.

    Lauren K.

    What a neat little bookstore. I've never seen a used bookstore that was this large and well-organized. This is probably a place I wouldn't come in looking for something specific, but I think that's the charm of it. Though, I did notice you can search on their website for specific titles, which is pretty darn cool! All the personal touches really add something a little extra to this store. They have handwritten signs above every section, little notes attached to books and a staff picks selection right in the front. I do, however, wish they had at least a few more sturdy chairs to sit in. In my mind, this is totally a "come and browse and stay a while" type place. They had a few seats, but they were not good chairs at all to sit in, as they seemed more decorative than functional. Capitol Hill Books is a fun little place and it's clear the business owner cares about what they do. I think its definitely worth a browse if you're a bookworm that happens to be in the area! Dig into their collection, there's no telling what you mind find in the stacks upon stacks.

    Cassidy W.

    Excellent prices, well organized, and very friendly customer service! Went in just to look around and could not pull myself away. You can also turn in lightly used books for store credit. Great place with so many classics and unique books.

    Megan H.

    CHB is a medium-sized used bookstore, but it's stuffed to the gills and it's actually got a literary feel unlike the used bookstores on Broadway that just feel like flea markets. This reminds me of the many bookstores in Boston where the intellectuals pore for whatever has caught their interest this month. And they have a sense of humor. In the Film/TV section, there's an old-school tiny TV that's just too awesome for words. And in the Travel section, they've got a hard case, mini suitcase ready to be stuffed with maps and a few zagat guides for your next adventures. The staff is courteous but they leave you alone. I was in a boutique today and the shop owner stopped me at the door and told me that there was an upstairs that I hadn't seen. I looked at her and thanked her but I wasn't interested in what she was selling. I seriously thought, for a minute, that she might go psycho on me. But I digress. Check it out when you're feeling meditative and ready for a good browse.

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    4 months ago

    Barry and Jo are epic people! We love this local bookstore. Service. Selection. Value.

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    24 days ago

    This place is amazing, and Kenzie gives great recommendations! Also great value and they do trades for store value!

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    7 months ago

    Great used bookstore with a big selection in lots of genres! I love the decor in here.

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    Decent selection! Some really great older releases too. Buttttt they DO NOT buy books. Which is understandable, but still sad.

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    Great staff and selection. The type of old bookstore that you dont want to go away. Stop by.

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