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Photograph by Megan Bormet.\nPoetry open-mics, topical discussions, author events, and more
\nPolitics and Prose<\/p>\n
Events & Readings
\nPhotograph by Megan Bormet.
\nPoetry open-mics, topical discussions, author events, and more
\nPolitics and Prose<\/p>\n
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Three DC locations<\/p>\n
A full calendar of events, and the Connecticut Avenue shop has a coffee-and-wine bar.<\/p>\n
Busboys and Poets<\/p>\n
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Eight area locations<\/p>\n
A combination restaurant\/event space\/bookstore.<\/p>\n
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Food events
\nOne More Page<\/p>\n
Pairs chocolate and wine with books and events and hosts a Boozy Book Fair.<\/p>\n
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Book clubs, children\u2019s hours, and more
\nEast City Bookshop<\/p>\n
Its summer reading challenge encouraged kids to read for prizes.<\/p>\n
People\u2019s Book<\/p>\n
Programming includes sensory-friendly events and inclusive monthly clubs for every interest.<\/p>\n
Old Town Books<\/p>\n
Recent offerings have included summer reading guides for all ages as well as a craft workshop.<\/p>\n
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Back to Top<\/a>Great Places to Read and Work location_on<\/p>\n 14th St., NW; H St., NE<\/p>\n There\u2019s a cafe plus a large children\u2019s section and popular kids\u2019 programming, among other events.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Full menu of dining options location_on<\/p>\n Dupont Circle<\/p>\n A DC mainstay with a cafe-style restaurant and bar.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Cozy coffeehouse vibes This shop and coffeehouse feels like something out of a Nancy Meyers movie.<\/p>\n Potter\u2019s House<\/p>\n Regular events and a pay-it-forward program.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Back to Top<\/a>Special Focuses The queer-and-women-owned shop hosts signings and other events.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Literature by and about people of African descent A range of books, with a \u201ccore selection\u201d on African culture, plus events and more.<\/p>\n Mahogany Books<\/p>\n Originally launched online, the shop also hosts events and a podcast.<\/p>\n Sankofa<\/p>\n The bookstore\/cafe\u2019s events include film screenings.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Other languages A bookstore for all things French.<\/p>\n JF Books<\/p>\n location_on<\/p>\n Dupont Circle<\/p>\n Books in Chinese languages and about Chinese culture.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Great poetry selection The shop also carries titles on philosophy, history, politics, and more.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Culinary focus location_on<\/p>\n Mount Pleasant<\/p>\n New and vintage cookbooks.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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Photograph of Old Fox courtesy of bookstore.
\nSpace for kids to read and browse, too
\nSolid State Books<\/p>\n
\nKramers<\/p>\n
\nOld Fox Books<\/p>\n
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Photograph by Sam Vasfi.
\nRomance novels
\nFriends to Lovers<\/p>\n
\nHarambee Books & Artworks<\/p>\n
\nBonjour Books<\/p>\n
\nBridge Street Books<\/p>\n
\nBold Fork Books<\/p>\n
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Photograph by Eliza Hamburger.