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Favorite Indie & Secondhand Bookstores in the DMV

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This is a list meant for book lovers of all kinds to find the perfect bookstore that caters to their taste. Used books? Romance only? There's something for everyone!
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Romance lovers need to visit this indie romance bookstore! They not only have an amazing amount of romance sub-genres, they also host events like craft night!
Friends to Lovers Bookstore
 
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Perfect for those who love a good book treasure hunt, this second hand bookstore contains rows upon rows of fun book finds! For example, texts from the 18th century!
Second Story Books
 
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This second hand bookstore not only houses thousands of books, but also movies and music too! Big plus- if you love the second hand book smell (iykyk) then you might not wnat to leave.
Wonder Book: Over 2 Million Books, Movies and Music online.
 
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Just opened up in beautiful Occoquan, this bookstore is not only adorable but also has Checkers the cat working! (Only two days a week)
Cozy Calico Books
 
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Park in downtown Frederick and take a short walk to this adorable indie bookstore. Buy a couple of books and and wander over to downtown Frederick's many coffee houses!
Curious Iguana
 
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Old Town books is a hidden gem in downtown Alexandria. One half of the store is Old Town Books Jr. and the other is all adult books. The selection is always varied and there are so many books to browse through!
Old Town Books
 
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Imagine; rows and rows of used books for all ages alongside thousands of DVDs and music. Then stop imagining because McKay's is right there!
McKay Used Books
 
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This cute second hand bookstore is hidden in the community of Del Ray in Alexandria. They have a lot of amazing books and a whole kids section!
The Company of Books