February 26, 2008

Pyramid Atlantic Community Art Store Washington, D.C.

Prints, crafts, jewelry, paper, and books from and benefiting local artists and arts programs.

  Downtown Silver Spring, Culture

February 11, 2008

Second Story Books Washington, D.C.

Dedicate ample time to the shop’s towers of antique and used books. Tables out front hide bargains for anyone with the patience to sort through.

  Dupont Circle, Culture

August 15, 2007

Red Onion Records & Books Washington, D.C.

Small, but packed with gem records and books, with a staff ready to make cool recommendations.

  Fairmount, Culture

August 9, 2007

Library of Congress Washington, D.C.

You may not be able to take a book home, but nearly anyone can register for a library card to peruse the hundreds of miles of bookshelves.

  Capitol Hill, Culture, Free

August 2, 2007

Kramer Books & Afterwords Washington, D.C.

Open 24 hours on weekends, the fresh bookstore/cafe caters to a mix of famished bar-hoppers, hip minglers, and literary insomniacs.

  Dupont Circle, Culture, Late Night, Take Your Out-of-Towners

January 8, 2008

The Writer's Center Washington, D.C.

Everything to get you penning the next great novel, poetry anthology, or memoir. Sign up for courses on creative writing, personal essays, professional writing, and more.

  Bethesda, Culture

January 25, 2007

National Gallery of Art Washington, D.C.

Home to the country’s only da Vinci, the NGA houses antiquity and modern art with everything in between. Take a break at the underground gelateria.

  Judiciary Square, Culture, Free

December 6, 2006

Politics and Prose Washington, D.C.

Arguably D.C.’s most legendary independent bookstore with knowledgeable staff, two floors of titles, and the requisite coffeehouse. The packed calendar of author readings often features local politicians.

  Chevy Chase, Culture, Author Talks