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.

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.

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.

Told my friend I went to Wonder Books and she got jealous. You won't make a fortune here. You…read morewon't save a slew here. You come here for the ambience, the support of a local business, the selection, and the staff. Not in that order. It's a really nice place, and if you want places like this to stay open, you support it. S'bout it!

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!

I love actual books. This store is in a strip mall near Noodles & Co. The coffee shop is popular…read moreand crowded. It is challenging navigating people in the front of the store. The front entrance gets crowded. The staff should consider moving some of the items to another area of the store. I like lingering and looking at book bags, and other gift items. There are games, gift items and books, books, books.

I feel very lucky to belong to a "Yelp Book Club!" We have…read morebeen meeting for the past 6 years. We read a variety of books and have become good friends along the way. So, you will always find me in a Barnes and Noble searching for our monthly book club selection or a book that has been recommended during our book discussion. I also love Barnes and Noble for their children's section. I am always picking up books for my grandchildren. The people who work there are the nicest. They will take me directly to the book I am looking for. How nice is that? I am a Barnes and Noble book club member. I get a $5 dollar off coupon for each 10 books that I purchase. So, whether you are in a book club or you just like to read...I suggest Barnes and Noble for their selection and wonderful service.

I been visiting this store for about 3 years now for vinyl records. While it's not the biggest…read morestore. Their selection and quality is fantastic. It's hard for me to leave without buying something. They also have a good amount of stuff in the bargain bin too. The staff is also so kind as well. My 4 year old daughter had to use restroom, which normally is for staff only. Without hesitation, they let her use the restroom. She normally doesn't tag along with me, but was happy they were willing to assist. Totally worth your time to stop in.

Such a great hidden gem of a store (its off the beaten path) that has just a hint of everything for…read moreyour taste in music and anime. Purchased a few albums at reasonable prices, buttons and stickers. The owner was great and very thankful we stopped in. I love to support small businesses that really do appreciate their customers. Thank you and can't wait to come back soon!

Staff is SO KNOWLEDGEABLE -- in children's section two people could immediately connect stories to…read morethe interests I described! The environment in the store is lovely too! I just ordered on line - easy too!

Huge selection of books and trinkets and Knick knacks- great for gift shopping too. Seriously can't…read morebeat a local bookstore and Politics and Prose is an excellent one.

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.

Friends and I originally went for an incardi print, but ended up staying a while to browse and each…read moreof us ended buying additional items. I ended up getting 2 books, one of which an employee helped me find as it was something on my to-read list. Great vibes. Would love to return if I'm back in the area.

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!

Great selection and wonderful vibes. The best part all of the staff recommended books throughout…read morethe store. The reviews are thorough and helpful and makes you feel lol they care.

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.