I walk by this bookstore constantly on the way to work and I'm so glad I stopped in. Not only was…read morethere a very full stock of wonderful books, they also had a good selection of manga and trinkets. The atmosphere was very cozy and friendly, I'm a very anxious person and the staff was nice and understanding when I asked questions. It was very well stocked and I can't wait to be back !!

Stopped in because the shop looked like a cute local bookstore. I found a few coloring books and…read moregames I was interested in purchasing, even though I could have easily ordered them online but today I didn't mind spending a few extra dollars to support a small business. While shopping, I had to go to the bathroom but wanted to keep browsing so looked for a bathroom. I saw a couple of people (white people) come out of the restroom, even though the door said "Employees Only." I asked the woman at the register if there was a restroom available, and she told me, "No, our bathroom is not public but you can go to California Tortilla and use theirs." I returned to my fiancé, who was waiting near the bathroom, and overheard another employee tell a different customer, "We don't normally let people use the bathroom because there are boxes in there, but we can make an exception (white customers) I mentioned that I had just been told the restroom was not public, and the employee responded, "Yeah, but we can make an exception for her, not you," in what felt like a very dismissive and condescending tone. The interaction left me feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. Consistency and respectful communication with customers of all skin tones is important, and unfortunately that was not my experience here. Definitely recommend buying on stores like Amazon and not supporting this behavior.

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!

If "big used book store full of all genres, puzzles, games, and physical media" is not enough how…read moreabout "many donors and volunteers working together with a hard working, modest staff to support public libraries"? If those are not enough go to Barnes & Noble or tap your phone on what your algorithm has curated for you. I come here frequently to donate books (true repurposing: someone else gets to read 'em and it supports libraries). I enjoy browsing and finding something that I otherwise would not have lit upon (I discovered Witold Rybczynski books here). I enjoy seeing kids discovering books. I enjoy elders saying "Oh look what I found!" . I find this place to be antibodies to anti intellectualism and a society that rewards specialization and witty emoji use. Let me be clear-- if you are looking for a specific book you might have to hunt or be satisfied with a Plan B choice but there are many of the latter. It's also not the best place if your are mobility impaired ( not a knock , just a tip for yelp users) so think ahead but Staff are friendly and helpful though they have a heavy lift managing the donations and shelving . I have also found this to be a great source for economical Christmas and Birthday presents -- why not? Recommended.

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 :)

This quaint, little book store is a treasure trove packed not only with books but unique side…read moreitems. A perfect place to find one-of-a-kind tchotchkes for perfect gifts. Prices are extremely reasonable and there's the huge benefit of staff who are lovely and helpful. Check it out. You'll be glad you did!

This bookshop is so cute! I've been here twice, and there is a nice selection of various, unique…read moregoods with journals, bags, and other trinkets downstairs and majority of the books upstairs. In terms of books, there is a selection of both used and new books; the used books are reasonably priced to me because I got two used books under $20. The interior is so spunky with its cool decorations, and all of the books are well-organized and easy to find. Also, on both visits, the lady working there (I'm not sure if she's the same lady both times) was sweet! Overall, it's a cute bookstore, and I'd highly recommend visiting for unique goods and of course, books!

Very nice LGS, lots of singles on the walls, chill owner, people are friendly, exactly what you…read moreshould expect/want in a local game store

Great selection of board games and cards. There's a solid community of MTG players on Tuesday and…read moreThursday nights, with events around new deck releases. Come check it out!

People's books is an absolutely lovely bookstore that contributes so much tothe community around…read moreit! I've visited there several times and theyhave always been kind and help me found what I needed. It's exactly the kind of place that I wantto support at a time when amazon has been shutting down so many local bookstores. The atmosphere is clean and tidy andthe large windows fill the space with an abundance of natural light thatmake it feel inviting to be in.

Wow! What a gem of a bookstore. We feel so blessed we ran into it while exploring Takoma Park. It…read morehas a super cute kids book nook, an excellent selection of books for all ages, and they were doing outreach programs for people to donate for teachers while we were there. The employees even helped me find some new recommendations for my son. It's a beautiful and inclusive spot.

Located in Silver Spring nestled in a cute home-turned-cafe! I lovvveee an Indy bookstore so this…read morewas a gem finding. Diego was super helpful and allowed me to take my time. He offered me coffee and gave me the history of the bookstore. He even took his time to grind me a bag of coffee!!! Not to mention Chardai personally reached out to me on status of book swag that I was looking for! That follow up and follow through really matters! Amazing staff! The book selection is phenomenal and even had the new Kennedy Ryan release available! The books are categorized by genre which makes it easy for shopping. They have vinyls for sale In the front of the store and in their back area. In the back is this super cute grandmas basement type setup with vintage couch seating, walls of crates of vinyls, a DJ booth AND a vinyl listening station that allows you to sample the vinyls. How cool is that?! They also have cute trinkets available such as stickers, greeting cards and pins. They even have one-of-a-kind coffee table books! And the coffee?!? WOW! A cup of coffee and your favorite book for less than $20?! Absolutely! And as you're walking out, check out the flyer at the back of the door as they have authors and other events posted! Outside has a small seating area and a clearance book section to check out. So go grab a book, a cup of coffee and enjoy a beautiful Maryland day at one their outside tables ( once it's warm lol) I can't wait to go back! Such a great bookstore!

I discovered Loyalty through bookstagram and the top lists for bookstores in the nation's capital…read more While this isn't the flagship store, it was certainly an experience! It's easy to visit a bookstore and find all the feature books to be by the same people: James Patterson, Colleen Hoover, and Taylor Jenkins Reid. That's great, but what about other authors and genres?? I saw not one of the previously mentioned books (and I loved it), but instead authors and titles I'd never heard of. I ended up purchasing two titles I knew nothing about. They say never judge books by the cover? Why not? If they're beautiful, then buy them. That's what I did, and I loved both books! The selection was incredible, and certain books had blurbs written by the staff to help with your decision-making. This store has so much to offer for a variety of audiences. Give it a try next time you're in Silver Spring.

Perfect place to get gifts. The ice cream is delicious too. They sell some additional food products…read morefrom a creamery too.

The weekend I visited, they were having a summer sale (30%, 50%, 75%) for 3 dates only. I saw…read morethings like napkins, cups, glasses, canvas bags, and caps, to name a few. I got a few items on that visit; however, they were sale items. Hammond's Chocolates (More S'mores; Cherry Cordial). Crab Dip Potato Chips. The Naked Bee - Hand & Body Lotion (Orange Blossom Honey). 1 cup ice cream (flavor of the month: S'mores). Most of those items are favorites of mine. I also checked out their new patio while I was there. The area itself has a few tables and chairs, but the covered section can only probably seat 6 or 7 folks. Still good to have.