Located in Silver Spring nestled in a cute home-turned-cafe! I lovvveee an Indy bookstore so this was 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! read more

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I discovered Loyalty through bookstagram and the top lists for bookstores in the nation's capital. 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. read more

Loyalty Bookstores - Bookstores Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Fantastic neighborhood bookshop with cool vibe and diverse selection of books in all genres. Extremely knowledgeable booksellers. Shop indie! read more

This hidden gem of a bookstore deserves more ratings and is certainly worth a visit if you are in the area! When I walked in, the first thing that I noticed was a narrow pathway that leads immediately to the customer service front desk. I was immediately greeted by a customer service representative and asked if I had any questions, or was looking for anything in particular. As I navigated my way through the store, I was pleased to find a wide range of genres and book selections. Although the bookstore is small in size, the selections available to customers appear to be very diverse. One thing I appreciated was that there is an entire section dedicated to African American history and civil rights. As you browse through their books, you may notice a wide range of minority populations represented (LGBTQIA+, Asian Americans, African Americans, Latin Americans, etc...). I am pleased to have found a bookstore that proudly emphasizes minority representation. From a visual perspective, the overall aesthetic of the facility itself doesn't feel too overcrowded with books. There are 2 islands strategically placed directly at the center of the bookstore. Whether you visiting the Silver Spring for the first, or a local, this bookstore is certainly worth a visit! read more

Loyalty Bookstores - Bookstores Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Be me, 6'2 220lbs, not much of a reader, but in possession of unquenchable thirst for knowledge, enrichment of my cranial content, and desire to support black owned businesses. Don't miss this hidden bookstore nestled between the red Christian chicken and ice cream spot. You'll feel yourself level up like Samwell Tarly when he first stepped into the Citadel in Game of Thrones. Books that you'd never see in a Barnes and whatever it's called. Notepads that feel like their weight in gold that inspire you to write that book you dreamt you would when the pandemic began. Music rich in culture you can't help but hum along to. Enamel pins and artwork that you can purchase and feel "Yes, THIS says what I've been meaning to say all these years." Puzzles and board games as far as the eye can see on the table in front of you, and a LGBTQIA+ young adult section. Every section has book recommendations by the staff with a small blurb that make you want to consider adding them to your library. But I challenge you to ask them about the book they recommend, come back to the store and discuss it with them. This is where you can engage in fruitful conversation with staff and build a sense of community. Community? In a library you say? Yes! Subvert your expectations of your typical, sterile, mundane and redundant commercial book store and visit this hidden gem of an experience. Why pay for a $5 book at B&N that's free online when you can get a graphic novel adaptation of Kindred? The point is don't just pay for a book. Pay for an experience, and the knowledge that your money is going back into your community. read more

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I hope there will always be small independent bookstores with personality. Didn't find exactly what I was looking for, but found many other treasures. Browsing fine bookstores staffed by folks who love to read is a pleasure and a privilege. Thank you! read more

The staff here are always happy to chat with customers and are so friendly. Booksellers are the best people. The selection is a little small ( though I'm amazed at what they can fit into such a small space!) but we'll-curated, and there's even dedicated space for cool gifts and journals... read more