| Bartleby's Books: Specializes in rare and antiquarian books and ephemera with emphasis on American history and law. Search, browse and order online. Store located in Georgetown. |
| Big Planet Comics: Offers alternative, independent, European, Japanese manga titles, children's comics, posters and tee shirts. Features reviews/previews of current comics, updated monthly. Located in Bethesda (MD), Vienna (VA), and Georgetown (DC). |
| Books for America: A non-profit used book store. Recipients, profile and how to help. |
| Chapters: A literary bookstore that hosts readings and events. Site includes reading recommendations (store picks, award winners, best sellers), online searching, browsing, and ordering, and a calendar of upcoming store events. |
| DC Baby: A daily resource guide for parents. Information about the book, author and DC baby gear. |
| Idle Time Books: Used, out-of-print, rare and antiquarian books. Search, browse and order books online. Store located in Adams Morgan. |
| Joshua Heller Rare Books: Specializes in contemporary fine printing and illustrated books, private press books, modern fine bindings, and books about books. Has current catalog [PDF] |
| Kramerbooks and Afterwords Cafe: Bookstore and cafe on Dupont Circle. Includes live music and special events. |
| Liber Antiquus: Offers early imprinted books. Features catalogs, e-mail ordering, terms and contact information. |
| Marninart: Contemporary art gallery and bookseller specializing in rare art and photography books. Has information on current and past exhibitions and a book catalog. |
| Olsson's Books and Records: Sells books and music albums from both major and independent publishers. Features events, locations, institutional sales information and online shopping. |
| Politics and Prose: Independent bookstore and coffeehouse. Features events, book groups, specials, hours and directions. |
| Red Sky Books: Used and out-of-print books, including African art, craft, magic, music, and Broadside magazines. |
| Reiter's: Offers technical, medical and professional publications. Features events, directions and catalog. Downtown. |
| Second Story Books: Used and rare book store, with three locations in the DC metro area (Rockville, Bethesda, and DuPont Circle). Catalog is searchable online. |
| Sisterspace & Books: Specializing in books by and about African-American women. Includes store information and events calendar. |
| The Lantern: Sells used and rare books, with proceeds supporting the Bryn Mawr College scholarship fund. Browse, search and order books online. Store located in Georgetown. |
| Trover Shop: Specializes in political reading material. Features author events, directories, autographed books in stock and contact information. Located in Capitol Hill. |
| Washington Antiquarian Book Fair: Rare-book exhibition and sale held annually in March. Includes list of dealers. |
| Washington DC Guidebook for Kids: Online sales site for a book that guides kids (ages 9 to 14) through the 57 DC places they are most likely to enjoy. Includes historical information, facts, puzzles, games, and activities designed to familiarize kids with DC subway and city maps. |
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