Specializes in rare and antiquarian books and ephemera with emphasis on American history and law. Search, browse and order online. Store located in Georgetown.

Offers comic books and related items. Includes directions, events and online shopping.

Offers alternative, independent, European, Japanese manga titles, children's comics, posters and tee shirts. Features reviews/previews of current comics, updated monthly. Located in Bethesda (MD), Vienna (VA), and Georgetown (DC).

A literary bookstore that hosts readings and events. Site includes reading recommendations (store picks, award winners, best sellers), online searching, browsing, and ordering, and a calendar of upcoming store events.

Offers African-American literature for adults and children, calendars, posters, cards, crafts and cuisine. Features events and news.

Used, out-of-print, rare and antiquarian books. Search, browse and order books online. Store located in Adams Morgan.

Specializes in contemporary fine printing and illustrated books, private press books, modern fine bindings, and books about books. Has current catalog [PDF]

Bookstore and cafe on Dupont Circle. Includes live music and special events.

Offers early imprinted books. Features catalogs, e-mail ordering, terms and contact information.

Contemporary art gallery and bookseller specializing in rare art and photography books. Has information on current and past exhibitions and a book catalog.

Sells books and music albums from both major and independent publishers. Features events, locations, institutional sales information and online shopping.

Independent bookstore and coffeehouse. Features events, book groups, specials, hours and directions.

Used and out-of-print books, including African art, craft, magic, music, and Broadside magazines.

Offers technical, medical and professional publications. Features events, directions and catalog. Downtown.

Used and rare book store, with three locations in the DC metro area (Rockville, Bethesda, and DuPont Circle). Catalog is searchable online.

Specializing in books by and about African-American women. Includes store information and events calendar.

Sells used and rare books, with proceeds supporting the Bryn Mawr College scholarship fund. Browse, search and order books online. Store located in Georgetown.

Specializes in political reading material. Features author events, directories, autographed books in stock and contact information. Located in Capitol Hill.

Rare-book exhibition and sale held annually in March. Includes list of dealers.

Online sales site for a book that guides kids (ages 9 to 14) through the 57 DC places they are most likely to enjoy. Includes historical information, facts, puzzles, games, and activities designed to familiarize kids with DC subway and city maps.