Politics and Prose

5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20008 USA

343 Reviews

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$$$$

Reasonable

Open Now

Fri 9a-9p

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Pet Friendly
Wifi

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“Top Independent Bookstore in Washington!”

Politics & Prose Bookstore is Washington, D.C.’s premier independent bookstore and cultural hub, a gathering place for people interested in reading and discussing books. Politics & Prose offers superior service, unusual book choices, and a haven for book lovers in the store and online. Visit them on the web at www.politics-prose.com.

Reviewed by
Daniel R.

March 06, 2023

A lovely bookstore! Great selections, frequent events, and delicious food and drinks. Taking off a star because of the union-busting management and the unfriendly employees in the cafe. Read more

Reviewed by
Maria M.

September 25, 2022

A D.C. fixture for decades, Politics and Prose is the "OG" of bookstores. Spacious and well-organized, this neighborhood gem has a top-notch selection of books. You can find a book on just about... Read more

Reviewed by
Alice J.

May 12, 2023

Politics and Prose is a DC institution (this Tenleytown location is fabulous). Love brick-n-mortar bookstores (a rarity these days); love them even more when they are, like Politics and Prose, a... Read more

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