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Books A Million
Category: Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Bookstores Bookstores [Edit]
11 Dupont Cir NW(at N Connecticut Ave)
Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
(202) 319-1374
- Nearest Transit:
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Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red)
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
38 reviews for Books A Million
Review Highlights
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"Best Magazine Selection in Dupont." In 4 reviews -
"...is a bit like Borders or Barnes and Noble but not quite..." In 3 reviews -
"...is friendly, and they have a small cafe for a quick cup of..." In 13 reviews
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38 reviews in English
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Review from Sarah G.
Manhattan, NY
5/4/2011
Yes, it's a chain bookstore. Yes, it's tiny in comparison to the massive Barnes & Noble stores in Bethesda and Georgetown. True, I would not go here if I was looking for regular fiction, and certainly not for obscure literature. Most of what they offer are mass-market paperbacks and popular fiction. HOWEVER, there are two reasons why I like this store:
1) It's in a GREAT location. It's right on the circle in the Dupont neighborhood of DC, which is always bustling with interesting people, and has no shortage of good restaurants and fantastic architecture.
2) Their selection of literary magazines. Most big bookstores in the city I find to be lacking in the way of literary magazines, and usually the most they can cough up is a copy or two of the Paris Review. Not only does Books-A-Million carry the Paris Review, they also carry A Public Space, the Asia Literary Review, the Southern Review, and Lungfull, among others.
Also, the staff is friendly, and they have a small cafe for a quick cup of coffee. -
Review from Sean M.
5/18/2012
Free-market capitalist that I am, I always assume that no matter the direction of the economy, the "good" businesses (e.g. ones that offer services people want at reasonable prices) will remain operational, and the "bad" businesses (e.g. ones that provide inadequate service at unreasonable prices) will close. Everything that I learned in Economics 101, and have seen happening throughout this city, has led me to this conclusion.
How, then, does Books-a-Million buck this trend? The store is huge and in a prime location in one of the best neighborhoods in DC. For this benefit, it must pay an extraordinary cost in rent. Yet, whenever I have gone into this bookshop for any number of reasons, the only thing remarkable about it is it emptiness. It's a rare occasion when there are more than twenty people in the store, most of whom are reading from the litany of magazines set up across from the only benches in the place. There is rarely a line buying anything of substance, and employees frequently wander the store actively looking for something to do.
The travel, hobby, and non-fiction sections are thin. Finding something published longer than three years ago is almost impossible and the fiction section overflows with mass-market paperback "beach reads." There very well may be a million books in this place, but over 999,000 of them are to be avoided and will probably never be purchased. The remainder are listed at a price famous oil magnate John D. Rockefeller might call "Unreasonably high."
On one memorable occasion, Sarah Palin's memoir, Going Rogue, had just come out, and Books-a-Million had ordered a couple-hundred copies. I navigated around three pillars of Palin's tome before deciding that, no, I am better off not ever knowing about her life. Three weeks later, when I went in to use the restroom, the pillars remained. These poor business decisions would typically bankrupt a company... looks like Books-a-Million is recession proof.
For a fantastic example of how to run a brick-and-mortar bookstore, go down Connecticut Avenue to Kramerbooks, order a latte, and have yourself a reasonably-priced read. -
Review from Maria S.
2/16/2012
You know that saying about how ninety percent of life is just showing up? Yeah, well, Books A Million gets two stars for simply showing up, i.e. for simply being a bricks-and-mortar bookstore in the District that has managed to stay in business. I feel bad giving anything less to a physical bookstore, given how much of an endangered species they are becoming.
It's got an ideal location, but the selection of items leaves something to be desired...travel and fiction sections are thin, and the store's layout and lack of seating do not invite browsing. There was a line of people waiting to check out and nobody working the register; when help finally arrived, checkout was very slow. They also push extremely hard and aggressively to sell you a paid membership to their discount club, which is no better than the free coupons you can get by email from Barnes and Noble, and definitely no better than the prices at online retailers such as Amazon. -
Review from Courtney H.
San Jose, CA
3/11/2012
This place is okay. I was expecting more of a larger book selection, but I was a bit let down. I figured with the word "million" in its name that there would be more to choose from. I'm hard to please when it comes to bookstores, though. It's nice to know that their website is stellar with reasonable prices.
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Review from Kellie L.
Conshohocken, PA
8/10/2011
The ladies room is awful - I went in and it looked like a stampede of elephants had one hell of a party here - the handles on all the toilets were leaking, toilet paper all over the place and a half of toilet seat - what?! How did that happen in a bookstore?!
I had to get a key for this!??
I told the staff who seemed to be all men and they apologized and then I overheard them arguing about who was going to go in and clean up the mess??!! -
Review from Angela N.
New York, NY
1/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
Books a Million was across the street from the hotel I was staying so we decided to walk in for reprieve from the cold during our last visit. With such a title I imagined a much larger bookstore. While there is a in-house cafe, a row of benches along the magazine isle and chairs in the back for patrons to sit, it doesn't have a welcoming feel. You'll have to ask the security guards or bookstore staff if you want to use the bathrooms.
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Review from Leo C.
Washington, DC
10/19/2011
I was hoping for more.
There are no used books. Was looking for some old Piers Anthony Xanth books, they had one or two.
I felt sorry for this place, so I bought a magazine.
They the cashier said he was closed (dude was browsing the net), and told me to check out at the coffee stand in the corner. It was pretty slow, the guy was working his ass off by himself, and called the front and asked for 'support'. Which he didn't get.
Stop by for magazines and odd things, like puzzles and reading glasses. Moleskine items way overpriced. -
Review from Anna D.
4/10/2011
I've seen this store for years and years....and I only went in for the first time the other day because I was in need of a fix. Since Borders is closing they don't have a full selection, and 2nd Story books didn't have a copy, and Books for America didn't have the one I was looking for......soooo
I decided to try Books A Million. They had just what I needed, but in a large format pb, which I hate because they are awkward to hold while on the metro and they are ridiculously more expensive. But I did need my fix.
When I went up to the counter, the staff person saw my pouty face and asked to help, so I told her my sad tale of too large of a book and she smiled widely and said "come with me!"
I did and she showed me where the normal sized pb books were kept.
*whew*
Very friendly staff, though they do push their buyers club ($20!) pretty hard when you check out. Big store, but it feels so dark. I haven't taken the time to explore it other than to grab my sci fi/fantasy fix so I can't give a more thorough review of the rest of the store. They do have a cafe and lots of fun little silly impulse buys up near the registers...
Sadly, I probably won't be back until the next book in the series I am reading comes out. -
Review from Anna M.
Newport Beach, CA
1/17/2012
I've really tried to give the place a shot b/c it looks so cute from the outside, but here are the reasons I recommend going somewhere else:
- books are cheaper on their website & they don't honor prices in store, even if you pre-order and just want to pick it up
- must be a member to get ANY benefit
- charge for internet (non-members) even though they have a coffee shop...okay, last time I checked if you offer free internet, your customers will more than likely purchase something
- unfriendly staff & very slow and inefficient
all in all, go to barnes & noble where you won't be disappointed -
Review from Jennifer N.
Washington, DC
7/2/2011
Books a Million is Barnes and Noble's less fancy cousin -- it's cheerful (as chains often are), conveniently located, and it has en enormous magazine selection (any time I've been in here, I'd estimate that 3/4 of the store's patrons are reading magazines). In fact, it has a lot of non-book inventory (as Barnes and Noble often does): cards, book lamps, mugs, t-shirts, etc.
The reason I describe it as Barnes and Noble's less fancy cousin is because B&N has literary pretensions. They have a "discover new writers" series. They sometimes have a "we recommend" table and while much of what they recommend is "beach reading" it's guaranteed that every summer, they'll have a table of summer reading with some combination of Great Gatsby, Catcher in the Rye, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and Catch 22 (I imagine this is for some high school kids who are completing summer reading). Books a Million, on the other hand, is almost exclusively beach reading - at least that's what they display prominently - though they also have an extensive self-help section and a fairly large cookbook section (they also have a large religion section). Barnes and Noble's "booksellers" will know what something is if you mention it (e.g. I could imagine saying "Hi, do you happen to have Tea Obreht's newest book?" and seeing a flicker of recognition. Books a Million is not that place). It's booksellers seem mostly to be endlessly re-shelving books, and to constantly unlock bathroom doors for Dupontians who have located a convenient, clean-enough bathroom in the bookstore.
All this to say, Books a Million is not pretending to be anything but what it is: a chain store with lots of magazines and a few books. -
Review from Ben J.
Silver Spring, MD
2/19/2011
There is a lot of flattery in the reviews but folks are afraid to rate this place high. Herd mentality up in this!
Annnnnyway I got excellent customer service and I was able to find the books I was looking for. It was a great environment with excellent selection. It didn't feel as cozy as a Borders but it felt much more relaxed. There is a cafe inside that I did not try but it looked like everyone was enjoying themselves. The staff were all very nice!
There science selection was interesting but not technical. I didn't see very many mathematics texts. Just a lot of science writing, but not instructional material.
I will come back if I'm in Dupont Circle. I'll make a point of it. I like to wander through bookstores and it's boring visiting a different Borders or B&N because they all have the same book selections. This store felt unique and interesting. I didn't feel rushed and I was able to browse until I was content. I'll be back! -
Review from Maple Q.
San Francisco, CA
3/1/2009
Matt D. describes Books A Million as a "poor man's Barnes and Noble."
In sticking to the prevailing trend of hackneyed, over-worn expression, I think "Barnes and Noble's country cousin" might be more apt. There's a lack of chic, a lack of literati gravitas, to Books A Million that all of its big box booker competitors (even the by and large underwhelming Borders) have. If they don't have it they strive for it at least. You know what I'm talking about: Olive oil and oysters. Farmers markets. Self-deprecation and self-righteousness. Canvas bags. Garrison Keiler. The New York Times Magazine. Barnes and Noble has made bajillions off this kind of self-selection. Books A Million, I have to assume, has not. Bon vivants steer clear.
Or maybe the right analogy is that Books A Million is like a Pennsylvania steel town. It may have once showcased glories, it might have once been a place of consequence, but in the years since that was the case the only thing that's changed is that no longer being the case.
When I was unemployed in the post-graduate school summer, I almost considered putting an application here. I'm sure glad I didn't. Working here would've made me so sad.
Also: "Books A Million?" Is that a play on "Thanks a million?" That's a terrible name. Fire your marketers. -
Review from SARAH R.
Seattle, WA
11/18/2007
I like this place, but then, I pretty much like all bookstores. See my userpic for elaboration.
This place is just stuffed with books, which makes me happy. It definitely has a bit of a weird jumbly vibe, but I kinda dig that. I went in there this afternoon looking for a book I couldn't find in Kramerbooks or Borders, and they had it! Much rejoicing.
I guess it's a chain? It feels like a chain, but I've never seen another one, anywhere, and I've lived in a lot of places, and one of the first things I usually do when moving to a new town is find ALL the bookstores.
One problem: I'm sort of insulted by the fact that you have to pay $15 for the discount card - they're basically asking you to pay for a loyalty card. Why would I do that when Borders and Barnes and Noble give them away for free? I don't need another tote bag, thanks. -
Review from Jeff S.
Washington, DC
7/26/2007
Books-A-Million is a bit like Borders or Barnes and Noble but not quite there. The plus side is their location. They are located on Dupont circle and easily accessible to anyone passing through.
The store is a bit smaller than a Borders. They do have a large selection, but they are sometimes appear unorganized and messy. It looks like they have more inventory than their space allows for.
They do have a cafe. I can not rate it as I have never patronized it. -
Review from Erynne J.
San Diego, CA
10/17/2007
I've honestly passed by Book a Million, well, a million times without ever actually venturing in. The other day, however, the advertisement for pumpkin lattes outside the storefront window proved too much and sucked me in like a magnet.
Good lord.
I don't know if it was supposed to be in anticipation of the upcoming holiday (Halloween) or not, but it was HOT AS HELL in there. Let me preface that comment by assuring everyone that had it been in the 50s, or perhaps even in the low 60s, outside, this blast of hellfire would be welcoming. But seeing how it was definitely closer to a jaw-dropping 78 outside, this inferno made me want to run back outside rather than buy a latte.
Yet my hankering for a pumpkin latte was fierce, and I plowed my way to the cafe in a pool of sweat, finally reaching my destination and just wanting to buy my drink and amscray.
This was not to be the case. Perhaps it's because I'm such a cool person and Books a Million thought that by refusing to acknowledge that I was standing in the cafe (at least 3 or 4 employees walked by me over the course of 10 minutes), they could keep me there forever. Or maybe I really was on the outskirts of hell and this was some sort of odd purgatory. Whatever the case, after losing 50 lbs in sweat on the cafe floor, I decided to leave sans latte.
Ah! Fresh, smoggy air of Dupont! Relief!
So yes, I suggest going into Book a Million if you like Walden-esque solitude or have a bag of popcorn but no microwave to pop it in, since I'm sure just stepping foot in this place would be enough to make at least one bag. -
Review from Willis C.
Washington, DC
10/19/2008
Generally speaking, I never buy books from a bookstore. I usually purchase used books online. However, since this is a holiday weekend and I wanted something interesting to read. So, I decided to ride my bike to Books A Million in Dupont. It's not Border's nor is it Barnes and Noble, but the selection is good. In addition, they also have a cafe where you can buy drinks and snacks.
BAM has a great selection of magazines. And just like the larger corporate chains, there are plenty chairs and sofas in case you just want to lounge and read.
The young man who was behind the information desk was extremely pleasant and helpful. I asked about three particular titles and since the store did not carry the books (Borders did not have them in stock either) , he offered to order the books for me from their website and not charge me for shipping.
Overall, I think this is a pretty decent bookstore. It eliminates having to travel Downtown or Uptown to find a bookstore. The staff is very friendly and they have a great selection of books and magazines. -
Review from Jonathan H.
San Diego, CA
3/1/2009 1 photo
If I have to pee when I'm at DuPont Circle, I always hit up the Books-A-Million. Maybe it's the bathroom key suspended from a hollow gourd, or the lanky security guy who always stares at me like I am made of candy.
Today I asked for a diet Coke, but they don't have those kind of drinks at the little cafe there. The baristo offered to make me an Italian soda, which I guess is a flavor shot in a cup of seltzer. I didn't know what kind to get, so I let him choose. He chose strawberry, and it was OK. It's not something I would come back for, but it wasn't so terrible that I left my cup on a bookshelf. Or did I? -
Review from Tamarah S.
9/30/2007
Whatever I may write subsequently, my actions reveal that I actually do like this store. Other than Union Station, it is the only DC store I have bought books from, in my 11 months here I have spent several hundreds of dollars on books at this store, many more hours just browsing without buying, hidden in the cafe for more than a few hours and I have the loyalty card.
But this Books a Million has so much unfulfilled potential I get frustrated. I really want to -give it a good pep- talk.
"Why are you so over -filled with dated self-help books, strangely-niche (for a center of town store) tomes on gardening and third tier business guides? You can do better.. I see what you have in the neatly diverse classics section, the respectably, worldly history section and the comprehensive magazine selection, now let's see you bring it to the biographies and the travel writing. And I know you have what it takes to raise the bar for the whole of the city on the economics writing."
"I know you are trying with your stationary and 'quirky' gifts selection. And it's OK when I am in a hurry for that last minute birthday card or gift bag but if I have more than half an hour you know I am going to have to skip over to 14th St. "
"I don't want to be so hard, I have enjoyably killed many hours at Joe's Muggs- you keep it simple, no frippery. Kramer's doesn't give me that range of conversational eaves-dropping- a math tutorial, a legal counseling session some of the Circle's chess dudes hiding out from the rain, reminiscing about their days at war."
" So, why not start shooting for the stars a little more? You have so many natural gifts, gifts others would chew an arm off for; the prime-spot location, the vast floor space that doesn't force you to be picky with stock and a well-read neighborhood." -
Review from Matt J.
5/28/2008
Not the best bookstore I've been in, but certainly not the worst either; when I called in, the layout was very hard to navigate and rather a mess! Certainly a few unusual books in stock here though, including several recent releases in slightly esoteric areas -- music arrangement, anyone? :-)
Their pay-to-join-our-loyalty-scheme-scheme strikes me as shooting themselves in the foot -- but I guess that's their business decision. They have a big advantage in their positioning right on the circle and the gains they get from tourist passing trade -- but they could do so much more to capitalize on it!
In short: not bad at all, but could be awesome with work. C-, could do better. -
Review from Ali L.
Washington, DC
4/27/2008
Books A Million has a really big space but somehow their book selection doesn't seem to be as extensive as the space would lead you to believe. It could of course just be the way its arranged.
Their cafe is pretty good with their service and their food and drinks are Okay - their green tea frappucino ripoff is gross and their rice krispie bar is this huge bar that's actually not all that great but the staff is pretty nice and their iced tea is pretty good.
Their selection of bargain books could be a lot better, but I like that no one minds if you just sit there for a few minutes reading the books or magazines and having some iced tea while waiting for friends or just to pass the time. I also like that they have Burt's Bees grooming products and it seems a little less uppity than Kramer. -
Review from Christi D.
Washington, DC
5/31/2010
Kramer's Bookstore is right around the corner. This one is much less crowded than Kramer's but has less variety of books. However, it has more than just books - it has toys for kids and art supplies and other things.
Don't think of this place as a local bookstore with special book finds. It feels more like a chain that's trying to be local...kind of like a lower-end Starbucks.
Not bad, but also not special. -
Review from Jon R.
4/22/2009
I want to start this review off by saying that i am the partner of one of the employees. This might make you think that i am going to be biased but I have to say that most of the comments made by others are, for the most part, true. The layout is awful and it is much smaller then the "big book stores." I have even said how I think it would be nicer if they could change things around. The STAFF even thinks it would be nicer if they could.
For all that is said about the location and the decoration and the size, the best thing about this store is the dedication of many of the staffers. The fact that they want (more then anything) to see this store succeed is a testament to BAM.
Give them a chance. They are doing so much better then in the past and they are only going to get even better.
(and I do not know where the other guy got his idea but they DO sell 20oz sodas of all kinds there....) -
Review from Albert O.
Washington, DC
11/24/2006
Best Magazine Selection in Dupont. That isn't saying much since Olsson's and Kramer's have only a handful to choose from in their stores.
The selections of books are quite limited. It's as if, they took all of the unsold books in Barnes and Noble and Borders in the area and dumped left them here. -
Review from John B.
Washington, DC
11/30/2006
Here I sit in the sunken, sunlit space called "Joe Muggs". I'm in the coffee shop at Books a Million...known by many people as the less attractive, less visited competitor to Kramer Books...why come here when you can enjoy the stylish digs of Kramer's instead? Well, how about all the useless crap that you can only buy here: sequined gift wrap, pom-pom santa hats, and every variety of refrigerator magnet you could ever desire? Ok, i'm being facetious--nobody'd buy that stuff...but there are other reasons to come here--
For one, it is more spacious than Kramer books, which means there are actually spots where you can sit down and read. Moreover, you can come to this cafe--Joe Muggs--without even buying anything. As I write, a city social worker is conducting interviews for unemployment benefits, and neither she nor her jobless interviewess have purchased so much as an herbal tea. There's no music, and unlike Kramer books, no good-looking patrons to distract you from your reading. This is a no-nonsense sort of place, strangely reminiscent of my University book store (I wouldn't be surprised if they have textbooks in the back)...and I will come back here again for work. -
Review from Judy Y.
Washington, DC
8/18/2009
Books-A-Million is a standard if a bit boring bookstore.
They have quite a selection of children's books & toy kits, which I find strange because I never see many children in Dupont. As far as overall selection, I would say it's more mainstream than Kramer's. Books-A-Million has more standard items you can't find at K's such as a Time magazine or books on NYT bestseller's list. Though personally, I find K's selection more interesting.
One thing Books has over Kramer's is their coffee shop sitting area. I have spent many hours studying there. It's never too packed, the tables are a good side, people are usually courteous and not loud. The prices are reasonable for a coffee shop, but the food items are not impressive.
when i lived in dupont, Books-A-Million was always a good place to stop for a browse or buy a magazine. True, it may not have an `atmosphere', but cmon it's a bookstore not a cafe. -
Review from Minger M.
Washington, DC
9/3/2009
Good location. Nobody buys books from bookstores anymore, so we should support the few who care enough to try.
The magazine selection is decent when you want to take a break from the chess action across the street by the fountain. -
Review from David S.
Arlington, VA
7/22/2009
They hung up on me by mistake, and when I called back they didn't have the book I was looking for.
Meh. -
Review from Matt D.
Boston, MA
6/21/2009
In keeping with Matthew J.'s description of a rundown steel town past its glory days, they seem to have decided to battle the summer heat by opening their doors. Unfortunately, being below street level, this makes the store fairly stifling.
The selection is decent with more space to move around than Kramer (mostly because there's no one there; that should be a good indication of the quality).
Mostly, the place exudes a shabby vibe, good only for flipping through a book that was on your "maybe" list before buying it online. -
Review from Michael G.
Northwest, DC
9/26/2010
Good selection, good prices, convenient location.
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Review from Matt D.
Boston, MA
1/28/2009
Books A Million is like a poor man's Barnes and Noble. It has a cafe but not much seating. Its selection of books is okay but not quite as good as Barnes and Nobles or even some Borders. I wouldn't really go out of my way to go to Books A Million. You can find a more interesting book selection at Kramer's Books nearby on Connecticut Ave.
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Review from Suresh D.
Brooklyn, NY
3/9/2010
I came in here to get a gift card. When I couldn't find them by the cashier where they usually are in other stores, the cashier pointed out where they were. They had Christmas themed gift cards and Valentine's Day themed gift cards left over from their respective holidays. They also had birthday gift cards. And then I finally saw what I needed- a thank you gift card. I put $20 on the card and he gave me a receipt. I just wish there was a little envelope with it.
Listed in: My 2nd trip back to DC
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Review from Adrian L.
Rockville, MD
6/6/2007
People tend to compare Books-A-Million to Kramer's... yet this place is actually more on par with the various B. Dalton's and Waldenbooks that grace suburban malls everywhere. The place is nowhere near as fun and Kramer's. BAM's all very, very generic, streamlined, corporate-chic... which makes sense as Kramer's is indigenous to D.C. whereas this place is a branch of a mid-sized Southeastern chain.
The selection, as Albert O. said, feels basically like the Borders/Barnes and Noble reject bin. It's not all that bad, really - If what you're looking for is fairly standard fare, chances are you WILL probably find it here. If you're looking for something a little more quirky/obscure, you're better off at Kramer's, Olsson's, or even the underrated Second Story (all within a block or two). Kramer's always has idiosyncratic and quirky selection on display; you get the sense that a human being picked what to display for the week. At BAM, you get the sense that a computer decided what to put on display based on what they have in excess (basically, Sudoku and various cookbooks), or what is most likely to sell (tie-ins to recent movies/events).
The store itself is housed somewhat awkwardly below ground-level. I usually wouldn't object to this. There are plenty of awesome boutiques around town that are located in dingy, out-of-the-way dives in refurbished brownstones. Except in this case where it is done with so little character, and without character, the place is somewhat oppressive.
There is, however, one redeeming factor: the store carries a less-expensive, niftier-looking knockoff of the popular Moleskine journal line, called Naturals-Readables. The quality is exceptional for a knockoff, and they actually come in colors other than black. Barnes and Noble used to have a similar line, but they've since been discontinued. These little journals are the reason I keep coming back to BAM. -
Review from Amy A.
4/15/2009
I want to like this place because it's so close to where I live and it's convenient, but the selection can't compete with Border's, Barnes & Noble's or http://Amazon.com... I think the appropriate phrase is "it leaves something to be desired." I keep trying, but every time I visit, there's always something off or uncomfortable about this store. It's not horrible, but I find it harder and harder to like this place as I continue to have mediocre visits. Definitely not worth a special trip.
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Review from Shannon O.
Washington, DC
1/21/2009
I want to like this place because it's convenient to my house, but the selection leaves something to be desired. It's not horrible, but I rarely find anything I want to buy.
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Review from Julia F.
Washington, DC
12/14/2008
This review is strictly for the cafe. Nice people working there, but terrible coffee. If you can find a table, its an ok place to chill and study, just please don't order any coffee.
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Review from Meowie Y.
East Palo Alto, CA
1/4/2010
Oh my goodness. This place is horrible. First I order a book because it was a great deal. The order never comes. I have to write 3 times before they reply. Finally, they reply and said they were out-of-stock which is why they didn't send my order. At least they didn't charge me (because it never shipped). How lousy is that? Next, I get spammed with a bunch of emails. I have unsubscribed TWICE and I still am getting junk mails from them. Don't trust these guys... horrible customer service.
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Review from Hwa P.
Washington, DC
5/23/2010
Not the largest selection, but has most (popular, i.e., on the Times' bookseller's list) books.
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Review from Jen K.
4/9/2009
After having dinner with a friend at Kramer, I walked back to my hotel but since I still had all this energy, I wanted to see other places so what do I do, I go here. (I know I know I go to a more mainstream shop bad Jen bad Jen) but it was one of the few places still open on a weekday and I was walking alone so safety was also a concern. Was curious if they had any decent sales, and so I was browsing through their selection, and I noticed a HS classmate had done a somewhat autobiography of herself (the guilty shall not be name) and I noticed she had talked about my hometown so I was curious in scanning thru it and had to laugh how she described her experience of my hometown and high school, me thinks she fibbed a bit (that's right I drinketh the haterade). Selection was kind of weak and I didn't really think too highly after seeing that book on displayed. So picked up a Washington City Paper (which is somewhat similar to Village Voice media pubs) and bought a mag. Staff was nice though.
