Olssons Books and Records

User Reviews of Olssons Books and Records

Yelp.com Review - by chad m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nothing makes me sadder than this closing. Not too many independent bookstores left in the DC area. Riverby, Capitol Hill Books, Second Story. Will they get picked off one by one? All the world in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cadence R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm a sucker for displays. If you have a table of recommendations and they look half interesting, there is a likelihood that I will buy it. At places like Barnes and Noble I go against all that is in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Barrie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This bookstore is like Tivo. It separates the good stuff from the rest of the crap out there and saves it for you. I went twice last week, bought a book each time, and was really pleased with the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tia K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. Like all the Olsson's stores the selection is WONDERFUL and extremely well thought out. The display tables are so inviting and feature a range of books (not just obvious choices) -...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wayne C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I usually borrow my books from the library being the cheap bastard that I am. Also the rational side of me won't allow it. I mean, when I finish reading it, what then?The only instance where I do buy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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Olsson's Books and Records is a smaller book store then I'm used to and personally it made me feel a little cramped. Though I'm I think that for a lot of other people it would feel cozy. The location ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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Olsson's

Olsson's is a nice option in Arlington. The store is located right next to the Courthouse Metro and has ample parking all around. The staff here is friendly, feel free to ask them any questions. This ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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Arlington - Courthouse location of local book chain

This Arlington location near the Courthouse Metro is a very convenient because of its proximity to the Courthouse Metro Stop and the ample parking on nearby N. Veitch Street. This location has a great...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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Great indie bookstore!

Olsson's may not be as large as a chain mega-bookstore, but they offer a lot of the same services - the cafe in the corner serves great coffee, sweets and sandwiches, they offer pre-orders of hot titl...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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