This week’s post about Lost City Books’ Summer Sale got me thinking about summer reading since we’re in August already!?! So not much time left – what’s the best book you’ve read so far this summer? What are you looking forward to reading?
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2467 18th Street, NW
From Lost City Books:
“”We work hard to make Lost City Books a place you want to visit. And listen — while we love to do it, it is a lot of work! We think we deserve a break.
For our second year running, Lost City Books is taking a vacation this August! As a small independent business, it’s a big deal for us to close the store for nearly two weeks and pay everyone for the duration of the break. We do this because we care about our staff getting time off to do whatever they want!
Some of us will be embarking on a weeklong Malört-fueled bender. Some of us will be taking up residence at Banneker Pool. Some of us will be staying inside reading in front of our window AC units, and some of us will be getting out of town and away from this sweltering swamp town altogether. (Just kidding, no one’s going on a weeklong Malört-fueled bender, that’d be kind of scary.)
Last year our sale leading up to the break was a huge success, (more…)
“People’s Book Opening in Takoma Park. Independent bookstore opening this Tuesday!”
From an email:
“People’s Book is excited to announce its launch this Tuesday, June 27th in the heart of Takoma Park at 7014-A Westmoreland Ave. The store has a diverse selection of over 12,000 books, with a special focus on childrens’ literature, local interests, new releases and independent magazines. The inventory also includes book-themed gifts, locally roasted drip coffee, kombucha, and other beverages and treats. A grand opening celebration will be announced at a later date. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m a Foggy Bottom resident living at one of the condo buildings at 26th and K St. There’s a lovely free little library box in the park on 26th St that has amassed quite the collection recently. It’s not associated with the Little Free Library Network (I actually did look this up). Unfortunately, yesterday it got so many books that the bottom shelf collapsed. (more…)
1809 14th Street, NW, former longtime home to Go Mama Go! next door to Black Cat
Thanks to Jan for sending: “Solid State Books on 14th is open. (more…)
From Fine Book Fairs:
“The Georgetown Rare Book Fair will bring antiquarian booksellers from across the country to Washington DC’s historic City Tavern Club.
THE PROGRAM (more…)
1809 14th Street, NW, before Current Boutique the former longtime home to Go Mama Go! next door to Black Cat
Last week we posted some exclusive mega scuttlebutt that Solid State Books would open a 2nd location on 14th Street next to Black Cat. And last night Solid State tweeted this photo: (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
This week I got an email and the signature line had their name, email address, phone number and “Currently Reading:” which I just thought was the coolest. I’d never seen that before. So, I’m currently reading Isaac’s Storm by Erik Larson and am loving it. All of his books are just terrific. So what are you currently reading? And if it’s not good or you’re taking a break – what was the last memorable book you read?
From an email:
“People’s Book, a woman-owned general purpose bookstore is excited to announce its launch in the heart of Takoma Park in early summer 2023 at 7014-A Westmoreland Ave. The store will have a diverse selection of over 12,000 books, with a special focus on childrens’ literature, local interests, new releases and independent magazines. The inventory will also include book-themed gifts. Locally roasted drip coffee, kombucha, and other beverages and treats will be available. (more…)
5520 Connecticut Ave, NW
Good news from Art Sound Language Record and Book Store – they opened in the Chevy Chase arcade last Wednesday:
“A new owner-operated record and bookstore in WDC Open Weds-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5“