Politicos and the
literati

Why locals love it

One of Washington DC's most spacious independent booksellers, Politics & Prose is known for its stellar and steady line-up of readings and events each day and night. The staff are well-read and ready to make recommendations and conversation with patrons. This mentality illuminates the particular, rigorous selection of reads at the store.

Why you should visit it

As much a cultural hub as it is a bookstore, Politics & Prose serves as a gathering place for people interested in reading and discussing book--a breed that many in America think is dead, and yet, this cultural hub is always filled with thinkers and readers.