Since Allan Stypeck purchased Second Story Books in 1973, it has grown from a 5,000-book store on the second floor in Washington, DC to one of the largest used and rare bookstores in the world.
2000 P St NW (at 20th St NW) Washington , D.C. 20036 United States
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Hip used book store in the heart of Dupont Circle. Enormous selection of current titles and ancient collectibles! They will buy your used books for store credit.
HUGE variety of books , including antique and hard-to-find items. Became my second address in DC. The only problem: you will need not just hours, but days at this place.
Good selection of academic and literary works in all kinds of bindings. You can find some really cool works and old editions here.
I love the cozy atmosphere of this book store , with its warm lighting and comfortable seating areas. It's the perfect place to curl up with a good book and escape into another world for a while.
Second Story Books offers a vast selection of used, rare, and out-of-print books . Well-organized inventory make it a go-to destination for book collectors and literature enthusiasts.
You can find great deals here in the bargain bins and the fun "I <3 rap" bins with CDs. Always fun to waste some time looking at 100s of books .
Great place to pick up used books on the cheap , including many new releases and unbelievable sidewalk bargains.
Amazing selection of both old and new. Swing by on the weekends to browse the sidewalk sale .
Second Story Books in Washington, D.C., offers a vast collection of rare, used, and out-of-print books .
Sidewalk carts for browsing
Great store with a good selection of all of the classic fairy tales, some even have some amazing illustrations!
Spend a little extra time browsing and you may come across a signed copy!
My wife confiscates my credit cards before I come to Second Story. She knows I could do some SERIOUS damage otherwise.
If you have mold allergies, proceed with caution. Great selection and pricing, otherwise.
Great sidewalk sales
Great selection of clearance books on the sidewalk over the weekend.
Browse the old scifi books , they've got some real treasures!
the selection of books and deserts! my favorite bookstore in DC - deenuhfoowad
Wonderful bookstore with plenty of charm. Smells like old books and glue with things in every nook and cranny. Has its own organization but might take a couple visits to appreciate it. - Stephanie H.
Used Books :-) - Ben Hundley
Try the Genovese (potato, pesto, parmesan) with pepperoni, pretty sweert combination on a pizza - Kevin Bradley