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Best book stores in Washington, DC

Politics & Prose

Politics & Prose

As you might guess, Politics & Prose carries a lot of both, plus a large section that is set aside for children and teenagers, and there’s a coffee shop...

Big Planet Comics

Big Planet Comics

This purveyor of underground comics and graphic novels moved out of its Georgetown store in 2011 and set up shop on the U Street Corridor.

Kramerbooks

Kramerbooks

Not just a bookshop, but an episode of Blind Date, Kramerbooks is an oft-used venue for a first assignation. First, meet in the bookshop, then repair to the...

Capitol Hill Books

Capitol Hill Books

Two packed and dusty floors of second-hand books—fiction, mysteries, politics, cooking and more—plus rare and first editions. Navigate the maze of narrow...

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Gift guide for DC lovers

Gift guide for DC lovers

A unique gift guide with gifts featuring DC neighborhoods, political icons and local treasures

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Best shops in Washington, DC

Phoenix

Phoenix

This family-owned Georgetown institution offers affordable designer jewelry and comfortable clothes for women, as well as sought-after Mexican imports—Day of...

Tabandeh

Tabandeh

The glittering window displays of Tabandeh stop passers-by in the basement of the Mazza Gallerie in their tracks. This jewelry boutique features pieces from...

Vace

Vace

There’s not that much fresh Italian produce in DC, but most of what there is can be found at Vace. The aroma of freshly rolled and baked pizzas (their...