Second Story Books

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.

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  • Phone

    (202) 659-8884

  • Website

    secondstorybooks.com

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  • Type

    Bookstore

Address

2000 P St NW (at 20th St NW) Washington , D.C. 20036 United States

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David Derrick

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.

Murad Gürmeriç

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.

Angie Harmon

Good selection of academic and literary works in all kinds of bindings. You can find some really cool works and old editions here.

Sandra Whitworth

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.

Bettie Perry

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.

Ellen S. P.

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 .

Lance Fiasco

Great place to pick up used books on the cheap , including many new releases and unbelievable sidewalk bargains.

Danielle DaSilva

Amazing selection of both old and new. Swing by on the weekends to browse the sidewalk sale .

Melissa Miles

Second Story Books in Washington, D.C., offers a vast collection of rare, used, and out-of-print books .

N.B.

Sidewalk carts for browsing

Genevieve Oliver

Great store with a good selection of all of the classic fairy tales, some even have some amazing illustrations!

Ximena Vega

Spend a little extra time browsing and you may come across a signed copy!

Matt Dicker

My wife confiscates my credit cards before I come to Second Story. She knows I could do some SERIOUS damage otherwise.

checkitout

If you have mold allergies, proceed with caution. Great selection and pricing, otherwise.

Olivia

Great sidewalk sales

Vincent Macaluso

Great selection of clearance books on the sidewalk over the weekend.

Trace D.

Browse the old scifi books , they've got some real treasures!

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Fun to go to in the summer and people watch. - Camille Wright

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