Second Story Books

Category: Used book store in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 2000 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

Phone: +12026598884

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–8PM

Monday: 10AM–8PM

Tuesday: 10AM–8PM

Wednesday: 10AM–8PM

Thursday: 10AM–8PM

Friday: 10AM–8PM

Saturday: 10AM–8PM

Reviews

Oka Ketsu

Sep 18, 2022

Great bookstore. I'm a book lover and I fell in love with this place the first time I visited here. All books are in good condition and always with reasonable price. The staff never bother you when you're selecting books from their huge stock. The only pity might be there are no CDs on sold now, which I know from other comment that they sold before.

Sara Beth Wade

Sep 11, 2022

It's a nice bookstore but hard to find street parking, you kind of need to pass it on foot. It's not nearly as big inside as I thought it would be and I had a hard time locating the Stephen King books I was after. When I asked, they directed me to a Sci-Fi end cap that had a couple, but that was it. Sometimes I wonder if these places sell all the best stuff online and leave the rest to in-person shopping. But the staff was nice and it's a great shop.

Liana Murphy

Sep 9, 2022

Huge selection of anything you would want. There are some great modern books as well as original classics. You could easily spend a day wandering the shelves and probably drop a good amount of money for a quality book. They have some very interesting curated collections. The workers are very knowledgeable.

Benjamin Keener

Aug 27, 2022

Amazing book store. Rare and antique books for anyone interested in anything! The only negative is the experience selling books there. The “appraiser” is unpleasant

Thanks! Your review is awaiting moderation.

Questions & Answers

May I bring a book to be appraised?

Rosa Melhorn | Aug 30, 2022
Salvador Rosario | Aug 30, 2022

Yes but the time period is like 10 - 5.

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 29, 2022
Susan Sutton | Sep 29, 2021

Mask requirement, "direction" arrows in aisles. Doesn't take cash. Measures seem reasonable.

Do they buy old books? From early to late 60s.

michael cody | Sep 29, 2021
Hina Ayub | Sep 29, 2021

Yes, if they're in sellable condition.

is there parking nearby?

Employed by God | Sep 29, 2020
Benjamin Demers | Sep 29, 2020

Yes there's usually lots of street parking on streets like "O" street, 2 blocks away. There is also a parking garage ($20/day) nearby (colonial parking)

Do you buy books? I have a "Black's Law Dictionary" - 3rd Edition.

Lynne Boyle | Sep 29, 2020
Terrence Burke | Sep 29, 2020

You may want to call them first.

do you have a book "One Miracle after another" by Pavel Goia

AUP - President | Sep 29, 2020
Tillandsia recurvata | Sep 29, 2020

Hmm, I was a customer there, you should give them a call directly.

Does this shop pay cash for books?

Dianne Burgess | Sep 29, 2020
Xavier Cavanaugh | Sep 29, 2020

Good question, I would suggest you calling them they may take cash for certain books again call them to find out if you get no reply directly from their site

Do they sell children's books?

Brittanie Brandt | Sep 30, 2019
Jeremy Cohen | Sep 30, 2019

Yes.

Can you donate good condition books? Most of them hardcover. Various subjects.

Paul ONeill | Sep 30, 2019
HorrorJunky 4 Life | Sep 30, 2019

Yes. You should call them to confirm the days they accept donations first and be prepared to take back any book they won't take.

Do you buy used CDs? I have a pretty extensive collection of mostly classical CDs that are in very goot to excellent condition.

Francis Molina | Sep 30, 2019
Second Story Books | Sep 30, 2019

Yes we do buy CDs usually $1 or $2 each but depends on the CD. Everyday from 10-4 at the bookstore.

Read More

Do you have a book "China, trade and power" by Stewart Paterson? Thanks

Thethtar Myayeesan | Sep 30, 2019
Amy Breyer | Sep 30, 2019

Agreed. You need to ask the store directly.

Read More

Hi...just want to ask if you sell movies on dvd? thanks.

Jay Manalo | Sep 30, 2019
Second Story Books | Sep 30, 2019

Yes we do.

Read More

Do you have old magazines, newspapers?

Fred North | Sep 30, 2019
Second Story Books | Sep 30, 2019

We have a few antiquarian newspapers at the present, no antiquarian magazines at the moment.

Read More

Do you purchase first edition books? If so, how would you like to review the titles? We have about 30 first editions that we would like to sell. Many thanks - Flo

Flo Stone | Sep 30, 2018
Heather Wellington | Sep 30, 2018

They purchase books that are in good condition and that they think will sell. First editions sound like something they would be interested in.

Thanks! Your answer is awaiting moderation.

Thanks! Your question is awaiting moderation.

Related Places