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!

After many visits to the Connecticut Avenue location, I finally became a member! Such a tremendous…read morevariety of books. I also really like all the "non-book" gifts that are available - they make such good presents. The cafe downstairs- the Den - is terrific. Had the Bagel with Salmon and Spinach and Cheese Croissant. Huge number of author talks across the three locations. Great bookstore.

It's a beautiful bookstore, expertly organized, and very spacious…read more Best-sellers are easy to find, displayed in the front. There's a wonderful children's section on the 2nd floor. Don't forget to take some time to observe a huge replica of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", a well-beloved children's picture book. It makes for a fun photo op, I think. There's a nice YA section with a sizable manga inventory. My son was so taken with manga, filling sketch books with manga-inspired drawings for years. Politics, sci-fi, travel, history, sports, personal growth, romance...it's all here, and much more. There's a cornucopia of non-book gift possibilities too. An easy 5 stars.

Stopped by to pick up a specific title and was surprised to find such an expansive selection of…read moreLego kits. This location has 3 floors of books, accessories, novelty items and DC specific gifts. The pricing seems average. All the staff was incredibly courteous and very helpful in identifying certain collections and items.

Superb coffee house that has been in Adams Morgan for well over a half's century, featuring…read morememorable local arts, and books that irritate conservatives (yeah!), but also featuring superb food and coffee. The inside is like an active library reading room. Folks in computers, pads, etc. reading and intellectualizing. Soft progressive music in the air. I had an egg and cheese homemade biscuit that was just awesome. Peaceful, lovable and fun. Perfect for a break from the day's chores.

After living in Adams Morgan for 10 years, I feel lucky to have this spot just a short walk away…read more It's the perfect co-working space--I love being surrounded by shelves of books, even if I've never bought one, because the atmosphere is so welcoming. On top of that, they're a true community bookstore, giving back by providing free meals to people in need, which I find really admirable. My go-to order is usually an iced coffee (or hot, depending on the day), but I've also had their biscuit with egg, cheese, and bacon a few times. That biscuit is perfectly fluffy, the egg is creamy, and the bacon is on point--so good that I've thought about ordering a side of bacon just to have more. If you're in the area and need a cozy spot to work, this is it. I love that they have plenty of outlets (a rarity!) and even window seating. Great coffee, great food, and a mission worth supporting.

As you walk down the brick sidewalk, you will come across the cutest local book store with a warm…read moreand inviting exterior. As I walked inside it gave off a library atmosphere. Of course it even had that classic book smell. My favorite. There is an upstairs and a downstairs. It can be a little tight depending on the amount of customers inside. There is a wide range o books. Of course there is a lot of political themed books, its the area we are in. I was lucky to find Kamala Harris's book, "107 Days." Pricing was what I expected and supporting a local book store than the large box store down the street was where my heart was at. The books were well organized, and everything was nicely categorized. There was one employee working. They were not super engaging, but I chalk that up to library atmosphere. But, whenever they were asked a questions they were helpful. There is a lot of local advertising and they are supportive of the LGBTQ population.

Local bookstores wherever you are over everything!…read more Cute little spot and even cuter once you pop inside. I love a bookstore that feels like home versus a capitalist heckscape. Would absolutely come back here any chance I got! Picked up some great parenting books for my husband and I (we've loved them all so far) as well as some books relating to my work in Tech.

Great neighborhood bookstore right on 14th Street and a good spot to browse after dinner or before…read morewaiting for a meal. The interior is spacious, well organized and plannogrammed, and brightly lit. I could spend hours here, and so can you! Except for one bench I didn't see an area where you can cozy up and read or hang out with a coffee, but it has a great vibe, with so much more beyond books---totes, bags, games, magnets, gifts, and more! Definitely worth stopping in!

Service: super friendly and approachable. After my purchase asked about local places to burn an…read morehour or two and and was given great recommendations for food, people watching, wine bars, and murals. Selection: smalllllll store. But wide variety. All subjects covered. Also chose this tote as a possible place to get a local souvenir based on other reviews. Not so much a good place for that. They do have branded items. Value: prices as marked.

Bookstore review. We did grab some dinner too but see Kramers All Day Restaurant for that one…read more I loved this little bookstore. I met my cousin for dinner and we spent time before and after exploring the shelf's. Loved the layout and intimate vibe. Everything seems well organized and it all made sense to me and sections were clearly labeled. I enjoyed the bookstore so much I couldn't leave without grabbing at least one book.

I love, love, loved this place…read more A full-fledged bookstore with tons of books, sections, accessories and gifts PLUS a legit breakfast/lunch/dinner restaurant with great food, gorgeous patio/dining area? I am SO in. We stopped in bc my husband's last name is Kramer and it's spelled the exact same and I saw the brunch/breakfast options and wanted to eat here. We loved it. Tried the avocado toast, brioche French toast and a smash burger and everything was delicious. Service was good, food was out quickly, portions were huge, all A+++. Enjoyed shopping after and will 100% come back. They are very active on Instagram and usually have seasonal specials and neat events.

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.

Cute little bookstore with a wide variety of books for such a small space! There were many…read moredifferent genres of books and the person working there was helpful with helping us find certain series and books. If you're looking for a friendly bookstore in Petworth, this is the place to go!

Wonderful Sunday afternoon visit to this nicely curated bookstore in Parkhurst…read more Store carries a nice selection of classics, left wing politics, good selection of gay related reading materials, and a creative selection of children books. shop is sprinkled with nice choice of the typical book shop items but also has some great surprises. Very attentive and thorough staff person on 10.20.2024. She new the stock inside and out and was helpful with local information also as we were visiting from Williamsburg. "Please support Independent Booksellers"

- volunteers work there - lots of books from different areas…read more- well labeled areas - the money goes back to education which is a great cause! - not a lot of books that pique my interest though since most are donated - areas for sitting sometimes block path to some books

I'm a Bryn Mawr alum and I've been wanting to go to this bookstore ever since I moved to the DMV…read morearea. They closed down during COVID and now is back open! It's a quaint antique bookstore that is in the quieter part of Georgetown. All of the proceeds go to the Bryn Mawr College Scholarship Fund, which many students at Bryn Mawr have benefited from. It's a small two story bookstore with bargain deals for used books. Majority of the books are humanities related with a small room dedicated to art (history). The volunteers are nice and told me that they are looking for more volunteers! Overall: stop by on your stroll through Georgetown!

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.

I'm usually going to enjoy visiting any independent book store. The place is small but has a great…read moreselection and is in an easily accessible location. Decent amount of street parking with a big garage only a block away. Jeffrey was very helpful and they didn't seem to mind that I showed up 15 minutes before they closed. I hope to visit again very soon!