This locally-owned shop is giving Hallmark small town holiday movie vibes in the best way possible…read more I am a bookstore frequenter but I always find really unique and fun titles whenever I browse around -- the booksellers always have the best recommendations and I love checking out their little handwritten card descriptions. They got rid of their little wine bar several years ago but have expanded their children's section into a comfortable little nook that is perfect for finding your next best read. They also have the best gift selection for adults and children and tons of unique activity books (perfect for snowstorms like this weekend!). Love, love, love this shop.

Great and small local book store. Good for return pass through to see the new or changing shelves…read more With rewards for some small discounts over time as you pickup gifts or fill your library. Like any small bookstore it works because you can come and work with them for what you need, and make a visit of a walk about to anything else in Vienna. Simple if only lacking more space for even more offerings, or any used and related. All the usual small shop charm items, small book lover trinkets and items to pickup if you need some decorations.

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!

Rating 3 stars ONLY because it's a new clean store, but the customer service skills need…read morerenovation, still. And of course, never any floor people available to ask help. Whoever the female cashier was at register #4565. Not a single Hello. She did ask if I had a rewards card, but got frustrated when I tried to search for it. She didn't even do the bare minimum. She didn't offer a bag when it was RAINING HARD and I had purchased more than 3 books . She handed me one after I asked, and then didn't even bag them herself. (You're getting paid to be a cashier, act like one.) Mind you, this is the second time I've experienced a rude cashier with poor, disgruntled attitude.

I visit this B&N location quite often, and I like it for several reasons…read more 1. There is always parking when I visit 2. I like the way the store is set up/organized 3. I like that this B&N has CHAIRS!!! I think the chairs are such an underrated feature of B&Ns, and I appreciate that this one has little reading 'nooks' throughout the store, so you can kind of hang out and enjoy the bookstore ambiance while you read and maybe sip your little drinky drink! This is one of the few Barnes locations in the surrounding areas that actually has chairs and/or book nooks. The employees are very nice and helpful and the store is always in good order and clean. I've had no issues in this store. The only thing that I might consider a potential downside is that this location is quite busy typically, so if you're looking for a quiet, empty Barnes, this isn't the one!

Such a hidden gem! This is easily one of the coolest used bookstores I've found…read more The books are neatly organized despite the huge selection, and most are in pretty good condition, not falling apart or heavily stained like you sometimes find in used bookstores or receive from online thrift book sellers. My favorite part is the pricing. I usually buy paperbacks, which are often only $2-3, making it easy to pick up something new or outside my usual genres without worrying about the cost. The staff is always welcoming and friendly, which I really appreciate. I've visited both the Wheaton and Rockville locations, and while both are great, the Rockville store is much larger with even more books to browse. They also carry books in multiple languages, including Japanese, which was a pleasant surprise. Easy parking is another big plus. I'll definitely be back to hunt for more great reads!

This is one of the coolest used bookstores I've been to, they are part of a nonprofit that raises…read moremoney to support programming for Montgomery County through the sale of old library books. They had an amazing curated selection of band books as well as a whole Harry Potter section and a lot of the latest best sellers. They also take donations, they don't buy books. The staff was really friendly and kind. I picked up a book that is set in Rockville to commemorate the trip! This is a feel good use bookstore because your purchase also helps fund the activities for children.

Pen & Prose is a beautiful stationary, gift shop and home decor store located within Reagan…read moreAirport. There is a huge selection of items for anyone in here! If you are in need of a nice gift or souvenir for a loved one on your way back home, this is certainly the place to buy it. I just loved shopping here! So many amazing finds! I highly recommend this store!

Who'd have thought that DCA would hold one of my favorite stationery stores? It's strange but true!…read moreI often stop in here before or after a flight to grab a pack of Crane note cards or a birthday card for someone. They also have a pretty robust selection of gift books, Moleskins, pens, and other fun items. Definitely worth a detour on the way to your gate!

This bookstore is awesome! When I went on a Friday afternoon recently, it was pretty calm and…read morequiet. Not too crowded which I liked as it can get pretty tight since there's many books and many shelves. Service was fine although I didn't really talk to many people while there (was more preoccupied with finding the books and checking them out). I'd say this place has great value as the books i got (3) were charged a total of just under $5. I can see why the staff put up flyers stating to be mindful with how many books the customers get as they're priced pretty low, allowing you to collect a decent amount. I'll definitely be back to check this place out again :)

Second Story Books is worth the drive or long Metro ride from Washington, D.C. Housed in a large…read morewarehouse within walking distance of the Twinbrook Metro station, Second Story Books houses over 500,000 used books on literally every topic. Want three aisles of kids books like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys? Go here. Need every book C.S. Lewis wrote? Stop by Second Story Books. After visiting nearby ZavaZone with our seven-year-old daughter, we stopped into Second Story for a few minutes, which easily turned into an hour. Every book is 50% off. We left with 15 books for just under $21. The books are well organized and maps help navigate visitors to each section, but know that the warehouse's narrow book aisles can get cramped. It adds to the appeal! There are even harder-to-find rooms with other items like posters for sale. They also sell CDs and DVDs. Staff are helpful. I lost my wallet and within an hour a staff member messaged me on Facebook letting me know they found it and it was safe at the checkout desk. If you have used books, Second Story Books buys them from people.

This is a quaint and retro-cool little bookstore. It's nestled inside the mom and pop-style small…read moreshops and businesses of Lake Anne. Staff is super nice. Would also be a great place to bring your kids to read and explore, in the back room.

Worth a special trip! While small this little bookstore has a remarkable diverse collection which…read morechanges all the time. It is warm and cozy with great service. The books are in excellent condition and a great value!

I wish more people would shop here. Yes, you can probably buy books and Bibles for less online. But…read moresupporting a store that has been a Fairfax business for the past 51 years should be a motivator to shop local. The shop has a great selection of books and Bibles to browse through. The children's section in particular is delightful. The owner is lovely to chat with and her friendly little dog stops to say hello. Let's keep local bookstores going for as long as we can!

What a delightful store. I enjoyed talking to Lyn the owner who runs the store by herself (she…read moredoes have the cutest dog with her). I was able to find some Emmaus things there which was a real blessing to me. Thanks Lyn.

I love this Barnes and Nobles in Mosaic. It's cozy and…read morewarm, and has nice seating for working, socializing, reading a book, or hanging out. I loved their Valentine's Day display with so many cute gift items and books. I especially like their staff picks and reviews of the books. It's so clean and cozy here and right now there's a sale for 50% off hardcover books.

This is a great location in the Mosaic District. It must be new because I have not seen it in the…read morelast couple of years I have been here. It is a large store with tons of books. It fits right in with the large amount of stores and restaurants in the area. There were several families and people there reading. It was very hot outside so it was nice to stay inside and do some reading. There is a Starbucks inside which provides great coffee drinks. I was able to get an iced coffee and sit down and read one of the new books. I spent a good amount of hours here hanging out. I love this addition to the Mosaic District. I hope this place picks up and more people come and review. I am a big fan of Barnes and Noble and will come back here again.

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 bookstore - 2 levels, tons of books, plenty of post cards and regular cards, fun merch. In…read morethe bathroom they have collages of bookmarks from many different bookstores (apparently they're from the previous owners from when it was a completely used bookstore). Friendly employees and fair prices (remember, Amazon prices out small businesses to make them close, so shop local!).