Second Story Books - Washington, District of Columbia

Shane McDaniel

Nice used book selection but you're not allowed to have any bags even small ones so it's hostile to people walking and not driving, and seemingly anyone with a purse so anti women or parents

They want you to leave your property but won't take responsibility for it.

They are forcing me to go to Kramer's nearby instead which is sad.

willku9000

An absolutely charming little used book store containing many treasures. I came in with my girlfriend a while back and I was intrigued by not only how many books were contained in such a small space but also how many truly ancient books were there alongside a lot of interesting more modern stuff. My girlfriend was Overjoyed to find a copy of “The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories”, a book she adored when she was younger that had apparently been lost one of the times she moved. Needless to say she bought it immediately and the people helping her out were very friendly. I Will definitely pop in again every so often if I’m in the area.

Johnathan Nazarian

Great book store with some rare and antique books. Unfortunately the best ones are all behind glass and are a little on the higher price end.

ryan lane

It’s a charming bookstore with plenty to offer. They have a great selection of well known authors in every field. It can be more expensive than your average used bookstore; however, the books are in exceptional shape, and many of the books are collector items. If you enjoy books, this is a great place!

Megan

Visiting from Frisco. This is everything I look for in a book store. Tons of unique used books. Yes, there's amazing pricy finds for the collector with cash to spend... But there's also tons of affordable rarities. The books I scored were all $10 and under.

Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

One of my favorite bookstores! Second Story has an extensive collection of books on several academic subjects. For me, the store shines for its various history, current events, and area/regional studies books. I've also found the religion section to have an excellent selection of books. There's also a strong selection for fiction, poetry, chess, and some children's books. I used to live nearby and this store is still a go-to whenever I'm in town. Excellent selection of books.

Alara Y

I saw Second Story Books on Google maps while I was in the area, and I thought I’d pay them a visit. I’m glad I did. The shelves were stocked full of fascinating titles, with some used books dating back to the 1700s. There were books of art, botany, sci-fi, fiction, nonfiction, history, politics, economics, and everything in between. While this was a book store, what I found most interesting were the old art prints and maps they had in store. As a social studies nerd, these truly piqued my interest, and spending time looking at them was a great addition to my afternoon. I would definitely recommend playing this little shop a visit!

Mika El

I acknowldge your books are quality books. However, you might want to invest in a better service. You are selling things. Not a verified intellectual community or a University. It would not hurt to train your people for a proper customer service. No wonder everyone comes to Kramer's instead (which I highly recommend).