Politics and Prose Bookstore

Politics and Prose Bookstore Washington, D.C.’s premier independent bookstore and cultural hub. Politics and Prose Bookstore is Washington, D.C.’s premier independent bookstore.
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We're devoted to cultivating community and strengthening the common good through books, programs, and a respectful exchange of ideas.

Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with us this Saturday at The Den Coffeehouse The Den Coffeehouse and Winebar inside our ...
08/10/2026

Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with us this Saturday at The Den Coffeehouse The Den Coffeehouse and Winebar inside our Connecticut Ave location💞💐

Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with us this Saturday🌸💞💐 The Den Coffeehouse
08/10/2026

Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with us this Saturday🌸💞💐 The Den Coffeehouse

August Book Groups🪷
08/10/2026

August Book Groups🪷

Our friends Folger Shakespeare Library kick off their 2026-27 Folger Poetry season on Friday, August 21. Join award-winn...
08/04/2026

Our friends Folger Shakespeare Library kick off their 2026-27 Folger Poetry season on Friday, August 21. Join award-winning poet María Fernanda (poet) for an afternoon workshop and evening reading. Originally from Northeast DC, María Fernanda has read her work to international audiences in Nikiti, Moscow, and Hamburg. Details at folger.edu.

Anton and Nicole have some offbeat paperback beach recs for everyone + Sigrid Nunez stops by to discuss her short story ...
08/04/2026

Anton and Nicole have some offbeat paperback beach recs for everyone + Sigrid Nunez stops by to discuss her short story collection, “It Will Come Back To You,” and how she was surprised to find herself writing so many short stories. Link in bio to listen!

Wed, 5th - Live music w/ Cole Larravide 5-6:30pmThurs, 6th - Collage Night 6-8pmFri, 7th - Live music w/ Mary Allain 5-6...
08/03/2026

Wed, 5th - Live music w/ Cole Larravide 5-6:30pm
Thurs, 6th - Collage Night 6-8pm
Fri, 7th - Live music w/ Mary Allain 5-6:30pm
Tues, 11th - Writer’s Night 6-7:30pm
Wed, 12th - Class History Book Club 6-7pm
Mon, 17th - Junk Journal Night 6-8pm
Tues, 18th - Not Your Dad’s History Book Club 6-7pm
Wed, 19th - Graphic Novel Book Club 6-7pm
Tues, 25th - Zine Night 7-8pm
Wed, 26th - Friends of Dorothy Book Club 6-7pm
Thurs, 27th - Paint & Sip 6-8pm

Register for the P&P class at the link in bio and receive a promo code for up to 20% off two tickets to Folger Theatre’s...
07/23/2026

Register for the P&P class at the link in bio and receive a promo code for up to 20% off two tickets to Folger Theatre’s Measure for Measure production! 🎭

Shoutout bookseller Aimèe for these incredible recommendations to continue your The Odyssey obsession 👀 Full booklist at...
07/22/2026

Shoutout bookseller Aimèe for these incredible recommendations to continue your The Odyssey obsession 👀 Full booklist at link in bio📚

07/21/2026

Special guest Olivia Gray at the incredible Tommy Siegel event last night! We had the best time!

07/21/2026

Special guest Olivia Gray at the incredible Tommy Siegel event last night! We had the best time!

Address

5015 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington D.C., DC
20008

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

Telephone

(202) 364-1919

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