Top 3 Used Bookstores in Washington DC

Sensational Used Bookstores in Some of Washington DC's Most Historic and Interesting Neighborhoods

M.G. Hardiman
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Top 3 Used Bookstores in Washington DC
Neighborhood: Northwest Washington/Downtown/Capitol Hill
Washington DC, DC 20001
United States of America
From the early days on, independent book stores have played an essential role in communities across the United States, spotlighting new literary talent, hosting notable author events. supporting free expression of authors and poets from around the world, and so much more. Used book stores address the unique needs of a niche audience of booklovers looking for used, rare and hard-to-find books.

Ready to peruse the shelves of a used book store in Washington, DC? Not sure where to start? Check out these Top 3 Used Bookstores in Washington DC. Sure to please.

Capitol Hill Books
Website: http://capitolhillbooks-dc.com
657 C Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Telephone: (202) 544-1621
Hours: Open Daily. 11:30-6pm (weekdays); 9am-6pm (weekends)

Capitol Hill Books is an awesome used bookstore in the historic Capitol Hill section of Washington DC. Located about two blocks from the Eastern Market metro station stop, this gem of a bookstore features two floors of high quality used books, first editions and rare books. One visit to Capitol Hill and you'll remember why it's important to support small, focused independent bookstores and retail outlets.

Second Story Books
Website: www.secondstorybooks.com
2000 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 659-8884
Hours: Open Daily 10am-10pm

Who says bookstores have to sell new books? Since 1973, Second Story Books has become one of the largest used and rare bookstores in the world. Second Story Books is yet another Washington, DC institution that is a must-visit stop on your independent bookstore tour. An awesome place that sells, consigns, repairs, and so much more. Used books galore for your reading pleasure.

Idle Time Books
Website: http://idletimebooks.com
2467 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Telephone: (202) 232-4774
Hours: Open 7 days a week, 10am-11pm

Located in Adams Morgan, Idle Time offers this exciting and diverse neighborhood 50,000 used, recent and out-of-print books, as well as greeting cards, newspapers, records and CD's. Idle Time Books is a great place to meet friends and dip into the titles that only an independent bookseller could offer. Check out Idle Time's three floors of books, and comfortable chairs to wile away some time. A great selection of hard-to-find books.

RESOURCES

American Booksellers Association
www.bookweb.org

Indie Bound
www.indiebound.org

List of Independent Book Stores by State
www.newpages.com/bookstores

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  • Michele Starkey8/10/2010

    I absolutely love the used book stores! When we went to Ireland on my husband's business trip, we stepped inside a used book store in County Cork and I purchased a book. What a neat place, cheers :)

  • Rachel B.8/9/2010

    I’d love to check out these places. I just love finding hidden gems at used book stores!

  • Peter Flom8/9/2010

    Bookstores are great places

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