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Bookstores in Northern Virginia because I really need more books
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items My books are like dear old friends. They accumulate though and there are only so many places to put them in our home. But you know I need more because who doesn’t need more dear old friends. So this list is a guide to finding all the charming books...
This is like the You’ve Got Mail bookshop! The ultimate cozy bookshop. It’s quaint, super helpful staff and tremendous collection of books. Serve wine beer coffee and treats.
Bards Alley Bookshop
In Reston Town Center. Women owned small business. Wheel hair friendly and parking lot wheelchair friendly. This small book nook is charming cozy and lovingly curated. Fun for all ages.
Scrawl Books
Used books! Has that beloved book smell. Opens 11:00am. Has book clubs and game nights. Accepts donations with store credit. Don’t tell everyone because you are going to want to keep this a secret for yourself.
The Company of Books
Huge. Has buy sell trade.
CDs, games, vinyl. A little large for my preference but well worth the visit.
MCKAY USED BOOKS – Reread, Replay, Repeat - Manassas
Definition of cozy. Nooks with comforable chairs to read in that feel like Grandma’s house. Quaint unassuming ambiance, art, and helpful staff. Allow yourself a couple of hours to get lost in this magical bookshop.
Books and Other Found Things
Books and plants and plant clinic! A magical oasis and if you go nowhere else in Northern VA spend some time here.
Women owned.
Birch Tree Books | Leesburg's Independent Bookstore
Books, cozy chairs to read them, handmade dolls, cards, chocolate.
Fonts Books & Gifts
Hit and miss regarding hours open. Artwork.
Harambee Books & Artworks
Great for kids, helpful staff, quaint, no bathroom, outside tables.
Old Town Books
Cozy small friendly staff. Sells chocolate and wines.
One More Page | Arlington's Favorite Independent Bookstore
Art, quilts, baskets or books. Go!
Reston's Used Book Shop - Home
Toys, games, plushies. More new books than used.
2nd & Charles
Catholic books, new, extensive. Helpful staff. Don’t be jump scared by the life sized Pope cardboard statue greeting you as you enter. Gifts, statues, rosaries, children’s coloring books and homeschool materials.
The Paschal Lamb Catholic Books & Gifts
Korean Christian bookstore with household goods.
WORD OF LIFE BOOKS - Updated April 2025 - 13 Photos - Yelp
The most whimsical book store with multiple floors, window seats and a huge cozy chair that to you will find you need when you sit in it. Used and rare books bought and sold. Located between 2 super restaurants.
Used Books | Riverby Books | Fredericksburg, VA
Fascinating spot for children’s books and toys. Unique gifts for children, and books that I haven’t ever seen in bookstores. Fantastic helpful staff.
Jabberwocky Children's Books & Toys - Fredericksburg, VA
Fabulous quirky antique shop to get lost in. Some of the best antique books I have ever seen. Check out the half price book selection in back. Large selection of Civil War books.
Becks Antiques & Books
This shop has combined their love for books dogs and coffee in their shop. It’s such a unique mix.
Tales and Tails | Bookstore Cafe | 1010 Charles Street ...