O my gosh, I could spend hours and hours here and have no regrets immersing myself in browsing and…read moremarveling at what they may have. Used bookstores so amazing---the discovery is the best part! Libraries, in contrast, know what they have, usually, through a record system, but used bookstores, nope! Who knows what will come in today and what will not be there tomorrow. This is such a wonderful bookstore, with most books (except rare ones) priced at $2 plus games, newspapers, magazines, and this-and-that items, a huge improvement to the cramped, crowded, dimly lit downstairs bookstore what it used to be 10+ years ago. Customer service was excellent as well. The staff member was friendly, competent, efficient, and sociable. I can't wait to go back. Where are my fellow book lovers in Montgomery County?

This is one of those hidden gems that I am not sure I want to tell about versus keeping it to…read moremyself. This store is one of the best places to go to buy used children's books that I have ever been to. You can get nice old hardbacks all day long for just fifty cents each. I loaded up for Christmas stockings for next to nothing and passed on a love of literacy while keeping a choice few for myself. You have to dig a little but you will be so pleased with the results!

50 years of service and still filled with lots of books! And this year they are 50% off of their…read moreusual low prices. Good selection for a lot of items. They also buy books. But their offers are not great and the evaluator was a bit fussy about what he wanted. He did suggest donating to friends of the library. So I don't bother trying to bring the books I am surrendering. (Which is a tough thing for me to do, but it needs to be done!)

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 :)

Massive inventory of books and everything was well organized. Diana and Patrick at the front desk…read moreare great customer service reps. The books aren't expensive at all. It was worth the 30 minute ride from DC. I heard that they have a main distribution center that's much bigger. I will definitely be back in Maryland to check it out. The books here are all well organized. It reminded me of bookoff here in NY. I will be back soon.

Honestly you could get lost here and not even be worried, there are so many shelves with nooks and…read morecrannies that you never know what you will find. The place is a treasure trove.

Gorgeous bookstore! Spent a good half hour browsing there this morning, and could've spent many…read moremore. Beautifully organized, colorful, and decorated space offering a wide variety of books, local gifts, and artisan goods + crafts. I bought "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi thanks to the thoughtful "staff pick" recommendations they have on little notecards for various reads around the store. They even have a dedicated children's area with a little play space for kiddos, and a cafe serving up baked goods and beverages for purchase. Highly recommend visiting this local neighborhood gem.

This was my first time at a book signing and it will absolutely not be my last. Solid State Books…read moreis a pretty decent sized bookstore on H street near the Whole Foods and Black owned. On a Thursday evening it was very easy for me to find parking right up front and pay the meter for an hour. The event started on time and we were able to do a Q&A with the authors (who are now NY best sellers, woot woot). After the Q&A we all stood in line to get our books signed. Everything was well organized so the line went by quickly. Kristely at the front desk was super helpful and also helped me out with a glass of wine. This will definitely be my new hangout spot to come and enjoy a drink while I indulge in a new book or two. Thank you so much Solid State for a memorable experience.

What an adorable, wonderful bookstore. I am so glad that I stumbled upon it. It's right next to…read moreKramer's, and so I stopped in. Such a great selection of Chinese books, as well as other books by Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander authors. Books are available in English and other languages. There is a solid selection available. The staff was kind and I highly recommend that you support this small, independent bookstore!

A wonderful brick-and-mortar bookstore with a specialized focus, great people, and a lively…read morecommunity center. Came here for a book reading and really appreciate their vibe and the whole community here. Clean toilet too (see photo). Conveniently located right on Dupont Circle.

Absolutely love this place! I first came when Sophie Labelle was in town giving a presentation here…read moreand the shop is magical! I haven't made it back here in a while, but I follow their newsletter and they have such amazing resources for the queer community and allies. I'm so glad I stopped in today! The staff is super knowledgeable and helped me find exactly what I was looking for and they have even more than books...Such fun little trinkets, prints, cards, socks, stickers, and more!!

Love this little bookstore on Capitol Hill! They have a great selection, and I love stopping in to…read moresee their recommendations for queer authors' new books. They have both the expected (best sellers) and more indie, unexpected reads. I found the service to be friendly and helpful when searching for a book.

Such a fun spot to check out! This independently operated used bookstore also has vintage…read morehouseware, clothing, and other collectibles. Staff was friendly and they also seemed to be embedded in the community by cross-promoting other businesses and hosting regular live music nights on Saturdays. Prices were reasonable and this was a really fun place to explore and check out what they had. It brought back some nostalgia!

Service was awesome! Had a very nice employee help me out pick out a book. The selection varies…read moredepending on the day you go. I shopped around for 30 minutes or so and saw a lot of nice jewelry, clothing, and vinyls. parking can be weird other than that. This place is awesome!

Washington, DC - L'Enfant Plaza - Dolly Parton!! Yes! Walking past this small outpost of Carpe…read moreLibrum located amongst the fast food offerings of L'Enfant Plaza, I spotted the book I didn't know I needed- Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors. Sure it's a kids book, but sometimes that's what we need - a reminder that everyone deserves love and respect. I glanced around this small shop - books are organized by topic with kids on the left and grown up options on the right. The person in the line ahead of me seemed to be dropping off some books and purchasing others. So maybe they have trade in options? When it was my turn the employee noted they had a lease for the next month or so. They're going to see if this location works out. Checking out was quick and easy. I was asked if I wanted to donate extra to the charity they fund. My kids book was $3 as it was a softcover. This seemed like a pretty good value. I plan to return.

What a great used bookstore! Across Franklin Park from The Washington Post, Carpe Librum sells…read moregently used books, vinyls, CDs, and DVDs all under $7. Shelves are filled with books in every category, including children books in hardback and paperback. Vinyls are $5 each and CDs and DVDs are $3. The space is inside the old Leon restaurant and the signs on the walls speak to that. It's a no-frills space, but worth a visit. Proceeds help education non-profit Turning the Page.