Scrawl Books

Scrawl Books Scrawl is Reston's new indie bookstore! Scrawl Books is a new independent book store in Reston, Virginia.

Scrawl Books offers a thoughtful and relevant selection of new books for children, teens and adults in a welcoming space where people can browse, gather, and explore new ideas. We support local literacy efforts and freedom of speech, and strive to reflect and contribute to the diversity of Reston and Herndon and the surrounding area. Owner Rachel Wood is a librarian and Reston resident with more t

han 20 years experience connecting books with people. Come find us at Reston Town Center and Reston Station, and like this page to learn about upcoming events.

It’s a new week with new releases! Make sure to stop by Scrawl to check them out!
05/19/2026

It’s a new week with new releases! Make sure to stop by Scrawl to check them out!

Want to win a Scrawl Books giftcard? Come to trivia on Wednesday, May 27th, at 7 PM! Walk-ins are always welcome, but 5 ...
05/13/2026

Want to win a Scrawl Books giftcard? Come to trivia on Wednesday, May 27th, at 7 PM! Walk-ins are always welcome, but 5 bonus points are available to those who RSVP 😉

It’s the best of the week again! New Release Tuesday! Stop by Scrawl and see the new book drops!
05/12/2026

It’s the best of the week again! New Release Tuesday! Stop by Scrawl and see the new book drops!

05/12/2026

Despite the online shopping juggernaut’s best efforts, the ranks of America’s indie bookstores have swelled by 70 percent since 2020. The industry’s trade group, the American Booksellers Association, now counts 3,200 members. As a handful of Silicon Valley titans propel an ever-larger share of our economy, this surprising turnaround for formerly imperiled booksellers isn’t just unexpected good news—it’s proof Americans have both the desire and the ability to resist Big Tech.

So how did small bookstores make their comeback? Well, it seems that many people simply prefer not to confine their reading to the digital world, nor their shopping to exploitative, union-busting warehouses. A third of Americans now see Big Tech as the largest threat to the nation’s future, which suggests that years of exhortations to “shop small” have likely found receptive audiences.

There’s also the singular experience of patronizing a local bookstore, where clerks are on hand to offer expert guidance, locally relevant selections hold pride of place on front tables, and where shoppers may encounter friends, neighbors, and their next favorite reads. While browsing in a physical store, readers are three times more likely to stumble upon a new book they’re interested in than they are when scrolling through Amazon’s interface. Read more from Katrina vanden Heuvel: https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/independent-bookstore-revival-amazon-decline-local-retail-reading-trends/

05/12/2026
It’s New Release Tuesday! Check out the new books at Scrawl!
05/05/2026

It’s New Release Tuesday! Check out the new books at Scrawl!

is THIS SATURDAY, April 25th from 10AM to 8PM. We’ll have local authors in for storytimes and signings, the , tons ...
04/22/2026

is THIS SATURDAY, April 25th from 10AM to 8PM. We’ll have local authors in for storytimes and signings, the , tons of freebies, and lots of fun! Come celebrate with us!!

It’s the best day of the week: New Releases Tuesday! Visit Scrawl and check out the new books!
04/21/2026

It’s the best day of the week: New Releases Tuesday! Visit Scrawl and check out the new books!

04/14/2026

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Reston, VA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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+17039662111

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