Independent bookshop · 1521 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
A Dupont Circle bookshop and cafe, a late-night literary hangout since 1976.
United States
Bookshops in Washington
The Atlas lists 29 independent bookshops in Washington, 2 of them selling secondhand books — including 2 antiquarian booksellers. 2 have a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 4.1 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop · 1324 4th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
The capital's leading independent, famous for its political and literary author talks.
Independent bookshop · 1520 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Comics
Independent bookshop · 3064 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Washington
Cookery
Independent bookshop · 2814 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington
Independent bookshop · 1350 I St NW, Washington
Independent bookshop · 645 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
Independent bookshop · 2010 P Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Comics
Independent bookshop · 1776 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20433
Independent bookshop · 1509 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Independent bookshop · 1517 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
CaféStep-free access
Independent bookshop · 737 8th Street Southeast, Washington DC
LGBTQ+
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · 4203 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011-7217
Independent bookshop · West Basin Drive Southwest, Washington
Step-free access
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · 2714 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington 20001
Café
Independent bookshop · 1809 14th Street Northwest, Washington DC
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · 70 District Square Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · 1900 G Street Northwest, Washington
Independent bookshop
Step-free access
Independent bookshop · 600 H Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Step-free access
Independent bookshop · 1728 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington
Bookshop questions: Washington
- How many bookshops are listed in Washington?
The Atlas currently lists 29 active bookshops in Washington. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Washington?
2 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I plan a bookshop walk in Washington?
Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.
Plan a bookshop crawl- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
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