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Politics and Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

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5015 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

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Politics and Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse
Local(202) 364-1919

5015 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

http://WWW.POLITICS-PROSE.COM

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User Reviews of Politics and Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

Yelp.com Review - by Catherine G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been shopping it here since it opened and it's my all time favorite bookstore. The selection seems huge, or it may just be that the bigger stores just have more stuff I'm not interested in....
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Not only one of the best bookstores in the country -- but Modern Times Coffeehouse in the lower level makes the best cappuccino in the DC area. Microfoam, latte art, amazing espresso - the real deal.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Between Amazon and BooksforAmerica in Dupont, I dont really need another source for books, but Politics and Prose has been all about the local community for years and I am very appreciative for that....
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meg M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I consider myself very lucky to be a mere 10-minute walk from this place, since it is nowhere near the metro (the L2 bus is the best way to get there if you're not within walking distance). The coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lovely bookstore in Upper Northwest. Located at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue NW and Nebraska Ave. NW b/t Van Ness and Chevy Chase Circle. Their two levels hold a great selection of books....
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. P&P's original store (miniscule in comparison to this one) opened across the street, way back in 1984. I moved back to D.C. in 1986 and immediately became a customer. Even though I moved away from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another enthusiastic "I love this place!" because:- I've been able to see several of my favorite authors do readings here.- There's always something interesting on their "Suggestions" display.- The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! Went here for the first time for a book reading from an author I am really digging these days. The reading was great and it was clear I was surrounded by progressive thinking people....
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by S C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is among the last of the indies. If we don't support it, it'll be gone. People who rely on online shopping for books should come here and learn how to browse, while away the hours, and enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Zach M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I come to the cafe almost every Saturday to caffeine up and catch up on work. They have been working to constantly improve the cafe, adding tables and benches to accommodate the increasingly number...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Im Han K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm torn! GREAT little socialist bookstore - but the coffee shop is weeeeeeeeeeeirdO.The concept is great - you know - cafe tables, hipster employees, low grade furniture and local live music playing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by anika k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I wish I could walk here, I'd come every day! It's the perfect bookstore for browsing, with a lovely little cafe downstairs. Lots of folks on laptops, families gathering, and general happy chatter....
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meagan H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I enjoy just about every visit to this bookstore. The employees are ever smilingly helpful, have a thorough knowledge of their wares (it's a large bookstore, so that's impressive) in order to make...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Betty O.

5.0 of 5 stars. BEST BOOKSTORE IN DC!Why can't there be cool bookstores like this all over and just a few large super stores like Barnes and Noble and Borders? I love the personality and personalization that this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Politics and Prose offers a membership discount of 20 percent off some of their books. Word is that you pay $20 to become a member, but I'm not sure who you give your money to for the annual...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is literally my favorite bookstore on the planet. Three reasons:- They must have a very careful book selection process, because regardless of the genre, it seems like every book I pick up is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok. So a lot went into this rating, so it's not that I absolutely LOVE the place.First off, after reading most of the reviews, I've noticed that much of the raving is mostly because of the bookstore...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by April C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Politics & Prose like a fat kid loves cake, maybe more!! The store is owned by two women who are so passionate about what they do; a store for book worms by book worms. They have created an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ina C.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had time to kill in DC, needed internet access and a place to sit where we wouldn't feel bad not eating. Enter Politics & Prose! Here are some reasons why I think this place is fantastic:- There...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vonetta Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Last week, I took a taxi to Politics & Prose to hear Junot Diaz read from his Pulitzer Prize-winning paperback literary non-bestseller. In the taxi, the cabbie made usual cabbie small talk, then...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Gotta say I dig Pand P - the selection is great, the kids section is very good and all of my interests have robust sections. The talks that Ive been to are consistently good and the newsletter only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I definitely have a soft spot for any bookstore with a separate "Public Policy" section. I'd like to get back to P&P for one of their book talks but I'm not in D.C. very often.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by susan l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Amazing events, overpriced but varied book selection, basement coffee shop - what more could one look for in an independent book store?I only wish it were easier to get to from where I live in DC on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James Z.

2.0 of 5 stars. Alright, so as a true-blue Washingtonian (or maybe just a pathetic politico), I enjoy my share of C-SPAN. Ironically enough, I like C-SPAN more when I'm not in DC. Anyway, this is pertinent in a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Reading through the reviews of this great little bookstore reminds me of why I hate to go shopping anymore. People have gotten so pretentious and self absorbed that the simple act of ordering a cup of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is definitely on my best of DC list! P&P is a wonderful independent bookstore with a cute little coffee shop in the basement. Wonderful book selection and coffeehouse with decent food and wifi....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brianne C.

5.0 of 5 stars. A book lover's paradise.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Reggie M.

3.0 of 5 stars. On my quest to find the perfect "away from school and my apartment" place to study, I stumbled upon P&P. First of all this place is pretty short drive from my apartment in Bethesda so for that alone I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Great Speakers

Politics and Prose is a wonderful bookstore with a really nice coffee shop/cafe downstairs. They have top quality speakers in-house from time to time, so be sure to check their calendar frequently!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Y Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love that PP regularly holds talks and you get some very interesting ones too. I love that they have a quaint little cafe downstairs where you can get a cup of coffee and hang out with friends. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolyn H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a gem of a bookstore. It's so much homier than a Borders or Barnes & Nobles. Politics & Prose staff are really knowledgeable and friendly. If you are searching for a book but can't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the many, many author events P&P has. I also love their wonderful kids' section. I don't have as much love for the parking lot in the back, which never seems to be quite big enough. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good place to browse books, pretty nice poetry selection, spacious, and usually some staff selections worth checking out on the front left wall when you enter. Also a steady listing of readings/events...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley B.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I get stressed out I tend to impulsively buy books. When I need to run away from my responsibilities and the library is closed I head to Politics and Prose. The staff is nice, will let you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by reuben j.

5.0 of 5 stars. While i agree that this place would be even better if it were a little more on the beaten path as far as public transportation goes, its general vibe- and wonderful selection of titles is hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joseph C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Politics & Prose might not have the largest selection in town, but I would say they have one of the best layouts. I tend to shop books by browsing (a terrible method) and way they organize and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this bookstore. It has very nice selection of books on politics and current events, as well as quality fiction. I am not a fan of the souless, boring, cookie cutter Big Box stores (Borders...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by john b.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is where serious authors come to read and sign books. Probably the most significant bookstore in DC, the emphasis is on customer service and showcasing important fiction and non-fiction works....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am all about independent bookstores and P&P is one of the best in the DC area. The store is big enough to have a nice selection, but small enough to feel homey. The downstairs cafe has a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Morgan W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ok...so I'll probably get some flack for this review, but I wasn't that impressed by Politics and Prose itself. Granted, the lectures are great and I love that there is a bookstore in the area that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gers A.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best independent bookstore in DC. Not only do they have such a great selection of quality books for adults and children, but a down-to-earth staff which seeks to highlight books and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily B.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you go downstairs, there's this great little coffeeshop where you can get a biscotti and a cup of coffee (or a scone and cup of tea) and run into nice people who are friendly and will strike up a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the bookstore I've been waiting for my whole life! The decor is very down-to-earth and warm and the chai downstairs is spicy and aromatic. Additionally, famous and well-spoken authors come to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Perhaps the biggest detraction to this place is that its a slight hassle to get to on public tranportation if you live anywhere else in the city. If you live in Upper Northwest or in Bethesda and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic local bookstore. The food downstairs is tasty, and the couches comfy. As I recall, I wrote quite a bit on my laptop there, as I dig any place with free wi-fi. The selection of books is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best bookstore in DC, hands down. I first visited when Jeanette Winterson came to speak and sign books. I've since visited several times and have never left empty handed. Tip 1: The pizza shop a few...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here recently for a friend who was going through a break up to look at "how to piece your life back together books." They had an okay selection of self-help books and actually didn't even use...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Money Well Spent

Politics & Prose is a Washington tradition and a fun place to meet locals. It's a quiet place to find a good book and get a cup of coffee. (and a cell phone free store at that!) I live close and enjoy picking...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Geoff O.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I was younger I really did not like Politics & Prose. Then, I only wanted to read books about sports and music. Can't I get away from politics in D.C., I wondered?Now that my tastes in literature...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't seen anything as drastic as what Dawn R. described (holy smokes), but it's pretty true that the staff at the cafe are a little less than talkative. But after similar experiences at several...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is how bookstores should be.I don't usually hang out at bookstores, but P&P is an exception. Oh, and it helped that I lived across the street. The reading and Q&A events are pretty interesting......
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dawn R.

1.0 of 5 stars. This star pertains only to the coffeehouse. The other day I went in with a friend at 11:25. They don't switch the breakfast menu to lunch until 11:30. Not seeing anything on the menu I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by angela n.

3.0 of 5 stars. When it comes to author events, P&P is peerless among DC's bookstores. Major authors do readings and Q&A almost every evening, and it's almost always free. Schedule here:...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer K.

4.0 of 5 stars. A breath of fresh air. It's like the Little Bookstore and Cafe That Could. The frequent (and free) events are a plus and the revamped cafe downstairs is so much better than its previous incarnation...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Becky T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was a definite needed change of scenery for me, after studying on campus and mega-bookstores like B&N, Borders, and the ubiquitous Starbucks. I had to study, so I didn't go peruse the bookstore...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose Editorial Review

staff members read, sing and play the guitar to many, many moms and their infants... come early for the best seating at Monday morning story time (not in the summer)... it's so popular it can be crowded......
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel K.

5.0 of 5 stars. So yeah I'm allergic to coffee, but that doesn't mean I don't need a place read my current book on someone else's couch, work on next week's lesson plans, or chat government policy like everyone else...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Albert O.

5.0 of 5 stars. By far the best independent bookstore in the District. The selection of books is exemplary. They are truly a bookstore whose focus is on books (I'm looking at you Kramerbooks). There's always a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by sortie t.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm sitting in the "P&P" now as the "townies" call it. I'm picking up D.C. speak! Please correct me if I'm butchering the new vocab.Well my butt is planted as of this yelp in simply the best coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by John W.

5.0 of 5 stars. The only bookstore I know of where I can find a solid section on pedagogy. I'm also a fan of their coffee shop downstairs, but it has nothing to do with the quality of the service or tastiness of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Gayle G.

4.0 of 5 stars. How appropriate to review this place the day after Election Day. It has been awesome to see this store move across the street to a bigger space, add a cafe and most recently buy up the place next...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by alexis g.

4.0 of 5 stars. P&P is a very cute, community-oriented bookstore uptown, which means it's not near a metro. Van Ness is the closest, but it's quite a hike. Maybe I'm lazy but that's how it is. Anyway, I really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been wanting to check this place out for years, so I had uber-high expectations. The clerk knew what I was talking about when I asked about a book with "Kansas" in the title; impressive. This...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nelson A.

4.0 of 5 stars. The bookstore deserves 5... the coffee shop I'm more torn about. I remember when this was a major hangout... but that's no longer. I can't get over the sheer bitterness of this fact, and how it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Wonderful locally owned independent bookstore. Politics & Prose is a fixture in DC and has a loyal following. they're a little more expensive than Amazon and B&N but it's not a cookie cutter store, you can...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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Politics & Prose

I thought there would be more stores like this in DC. Since this is the political capital of the country I thought there would be more than one store that specializes in political type books. I found ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

This place is amazing! They have a fantastic selection of books on parenting, an excellent children's book section, and a cafe that is clearly baby- and kid-friendly. The staff are coridal and helpful. They...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Good but crowded story & music hour.
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

great selection of books for kids and story time.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

A wonderful bookstore for both adult alone time and baby-and-me time. Same for the cafe. A real neighborhood gem.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Fun place to bring a baby for an hour or two. Good books for kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Premier bookstore - expect to spend some time here...
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

great childrens and adult books!
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Thanks

I've frequented Politics and Prose in DC once. No other bookstores in the area had any books about political polling in stock. I was in a rush and could not wait for an online order. I'm very thankful...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Great place. Excellent children's department with very knowledgeable staff. They also have a weekly story hour which is nice.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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Lots of readings

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Favorite of local authors by Kate E. at InsiderPages

This bookstore has a pretty average selection. They do not feature a lot of political books, unlike the name suggests. The store is relatively small, but it is very well organized and you can easily find what...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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One of the best!

P&P is one of if not THE best independent bookstores in D.C. With two floors of books, there is tons to rummage through in this place. They have all the new releases and fad books that the chain stor...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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Great Independent Book Store by Leah H. at InsiderPages

Politics & Prose is where the hipsters go to buy their books. It has a great selection of books and even some literary magazines and journals that you can't find at most of the chain shops. They have a cute...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

It's free and it's great! Very entertaining.
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Good bookstore by Vicky M. at InsiderPages

Politics and Prose offer all the books and selection youwould find at regular book stores like Borders or Barnes and Noble but its off the beaten path. Since its smaller than the mega bookstores you don't feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Politics and Prose is one of the best independent books stores around! The kids section has a smaller selection than some of the big book store chains, but the staff are amazing and there are often books you...
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Good selection
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Great staff, toddler sized table and chairs for browsing, even a little cubby hole for kids to play in and read while you're shopping. Story hour is very popular. Advice from a staffer: arive 10 minutes early.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Excellent staff.
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Famous Washington bookstore with excellent selection and readings.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2005
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great treasures of DC!

I love this bookstore!!! It's quaint with plenty of places to read and I love that it's not a big chain. The staff is very knowledgeable and makes great recommendations about books. The bookstor...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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I love this place! by Lisa S. at InsiderPages

Small and cozy bookstore that has great speakers and events. The downstairs has a cute coffee shop with yummy drinks and cake. This place is adorable! PROS: Cute place, great books and speakers, coffee and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

very unique childern's books
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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Fun Ideological Bookstore by Sara D. at InsiderPages

This bookstore is probably not the best place for conservatives to go unless they are looking for an argument. With that said, it is a fun exciting bookstore with a particularly good selection of political and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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super store

Politics and Prose gets the best in-store readings in the Washington DC area. Any author who is anybody will be there. They have a great selection of political books as well as fiction and pretty much...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Great Bookstore

Politics and Prose is a great bookstore in DC. It's got a great staff who know a ton about books. The store is located on Connecticut Ave near the intersection of Nebraska and Connecticut. The store...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Good at both

Politics and Prose is one of the few remaining local bookstores. They host book signing- JK Rowling came a few years back- and are great with children and kid's books as well as adults. The coffee is ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Bookstore Worth Checking Out

If you're looking for a great bookstore in Washington, DC other than Kramerbooks, be sure to check out Politics and Prose. As the name suggests, they've got a great selection of books that deal with ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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Something New All the Time

Of all of DC's independent bookstores, this one is the most serious of the bunch, as the name might suggest. It also hosts more events and speakers than the others combined and tends to draw pretty g...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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A Lefty Haven

If you're a political lefty (and most Washingtonians are) you'll probably love Politics and Prose. The tone is clearly ideological, as is the book selection. They have frequent invited speakers and th...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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local bookstore with character

Politics & Prose is a great place to read, browse books, and simply hang out. There are two levels with a nice coffee shop downstairs. The store frequently has invited guests. I saw Howard Zinn recent...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Every city should be fortunate enough to have a bookstore like this. Great staff with unique and hard to find items. Friendly cafe for your latte fix
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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a true bookstore

Politics and Prose is a fantastic book store - knowledgeable staff, good selection, great speaker series. I love the weekly email subscription, which describes upcoming events, top sellers of the week...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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Great Place to Find Great Books--and Dates!

This is a wonderful local bookstore, with a great selection of all kinds of wonderful books--both local and bestsellers!The aisles and rows are a great place to go on the prowl for another single ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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Great alternatiev book store by Kevin P. at InsiderPages

If you are looking for somethign a little different from the chains, this may be the place for you. Although it does not have as many titles as Borders, it has a very interesting selection. The staff is very...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Excellent book store.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/18/2005
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

nice play area for kids...would help if you could see it though from where you are browsing...very helpful staff who know a lot about children's books.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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More than books! by Jessica S. at InsiderPages

Not only is Politics & Prose a good bookstore, it's also a place to get a date. Many Washington insiders go to Politics & Prose to be hit on and to meet potential love interests. This store also has many...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Politics & Prose

Great local bookstore and some good coffee. Even better since it is the only coffee house in the surrounding blocks. Politics & Prose is jam packed with good books and intersting gifts items. You ca...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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The Best in DC by Jon R. at InsiderPages

If you can get to Politics and Prose, which is inconveniently located on Conneticut Ave far past where the metro runs, this is the best place to spend an afternoon looking at books. With a large, well-stocked...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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So Many Books, So Little Time

Tired of the megabookstore? Think Borders and Barnes & Noble duking it out for turf across the street from each other is getting to be a bit trite? Check out Politics & Prose, a fabulous independent...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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wonderful non-chain bookstore by Catherine G. at InsiderPages

I could spend my whole life and all my money here. There's a wonderful children's section and *huge* remainder section in the basement behind the coffee shop. They are also adding a CD department with very...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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Just wish it was closer to me by Jessica F. at InsiderPages

Great atmosphere and selection of books. They have speaker programs that cannot be beat. Amazing quality of authors that they get -- whereelse would Clinton (both Hillary and Bill) go to sign there books?
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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SO cool!! by Lauren K. at InsiderPages

This is a great bookstore- truely independant. Wonderful service, comfortable chairs that you can sit in all day without getting the look and a pretty good selection of books (although no periodicals, so don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Dina H.

4.0 of 5 stars. A pretty good bookstore in downtown DC. Good for browsing, and reading books that aren't Oprah-pablum.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2005
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Great group but tends to be very crowded.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/15/2005
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

This is a lively story and singing time for toddlers and babies (seems best for toddlers.) The leaders seems to really enjoy singing and reading to kids. Plus they have a cafe next door (as part of the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/19/2005
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

It's getting crowded, but it's now a DC must.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/03/2005
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

The best story time around. Get there early for a good seat.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/31/2004
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Lisa Sidel and other P&P staff members read, sing and play the guitar to many, many moms and their infants. Everyone has a great time. The room fills quickly, so if you want front row seating (on the floor)...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/09/2003
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

a great kids section with very knowlegable staff. They know everything about kids books!
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/04/2003
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

The book selection for kids in this store is decent, but not nearly as good as Chesire Cat which used to be up the street, despite the fact the Chesire Cat's owner now runs the children's section of this...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/04/2003
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Great story time every Monday morning at 10:30 and the 'Rabbit Hole' is a must.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/02/2003
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Do not miss this wonderful children's section of books! Our little loves to spend rainy afternoons "reading" books at the "big boy" table. Whatever special interest your little ones may have, I am sure that...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/02/2003
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

The cafe area is a great place to grab a cup of coffee and relax - especially with babies still in bucket seats.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2003
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

They have a story hour on Monday mornings that is fabulous. They lead the kids in songs and then read them two books. afterwards the kids can play in the little play area they have set aside in the children's...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2003
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Good selection, helpful staff & weekly story time. Stroller access to the kid's section is thru parking lot in the back, which is a pain if you walk to the store.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/30/2003
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Great local bookstore that supports the community.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/21/2003
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

Great kid's section - big and open
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/15/2003
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lilaguide | Politics & Prose

A wonderful and interactive childrens book department (downstairs), AND the most fantastic storytime in the area for babies and toddlers on Monday mornings with Lisa Sidel! go 15-20 minutes early - it gets...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/03/2003
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Gayot

book lovers have the best of both worlds here: fantastic reads and good coffee and snacks. indeed, they are encouraged to sit, read and sip in the downstairs eating area with its comfortable furniture. you...
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