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. 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]
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.
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.
Trover Shop - Specializes in political reading material. Features author events, directories, autographed books in stock and contact information. Located in Capitol Hill.
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.
