Politics & Prose Bookstore

Tips

• Politics & Prose caters to a well-read and politically savvy clientele. The cozy basement cafe serves coffee, drinks, sandwiches, salads and a vegan soup of the day. -- Green Guide Editor
  Michelin Travel & Lifestyle | 2012-08-14 14:21:03
• Soup of the day is always vegan and always delicious.
  Laurenellen | 2013-02-16 13:45:08
• Not only is the children's section well-stocked but every spring the bookstore raises caterpillars into butterflies that the young readers help release. -- Green Guide Editor
  Michelin Travel & Lifestyle | 2011-08-02 11:27:03
• Expensive! But the discount book section by the cafe downstairs is a great selection and has cheap prices!
  Jennifer | 2010-12-31 01:30:21
• The hot chocolate here is perfect. And the discount book section is amazing.
  Jessica | 2010-10-10 13:50:08
• At twenty-five years old this is the grand dame of independent book stores in DC. Their selection is unmatched and the caliber of author readings beats any national chain.
  Design*Sponge | 2014-08-03 13:28:11
• Heaven on earth for readers. Daily book readings and book signing occasions. Lots of signed books & huge selection of books. Downstairs discount section was amazing. Very well curated music section!
  Murad | 2017-03-07 11:51:21
• Amazing book selection and ambiance, as well as wonderful events. I ment Rick Riordan here.
  Robinson | 2016-08-14 17:13:25
• My favorite local book store, try the London Fog drink at the cafe instead of a regular latte
  Giulia | 2015-06-22 20:35:52
• Monday mornings 10.30am kids storytelling, followed by coffee is a good morning
  Eric | 2013-01-21 12:30:39
• You can get our bagels here:)
  Georgetown Bagelry | 2010-07-20 15:38:26
• The card selection is great and changes frequently so always fresh.
  O'Geetsie | 2010-02-24 09:24:37
• Fantastic in-depth graphic novel section and love sneaking downstairs to kids' section to hide in kid cave and read YA literature. Also best author readings in town.
  Melissa | 2010-02-23 11:48:47
• Great selection of books on every subject and genre.
  Matt | 2018-11-08 18:17:00
• The staffs knowledge and love of their books is the best around.
  Thomas | 2018-10-30 22:26:39
• A treasure... Plan to stay a while...
  David | 2018-07-31 13:16:12
• Great coffee shop downstairs. Interesting selection of books throughout.
  Dennis | 2018-04-03 19:36:57
• Number 1 bookstore in dC, with a cute cafe; ginger lemonade is my favourite choice!
  Aleksandra | 2017-07-04 23:59:39
• They have ARCs that they give away regularly. Their author signing events are great!
  Sunjay | 2017-05-19 21:41:53
• Frequently rude cafe staff, noisy and uncomfortable.
  Alex | 2016-09-10 15:28:11