Indie BookSellers

Independent bookstore in Takoma Park

People’s Book

People’s Book is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving readers in the Washington, DC area. Its strengths include more than 15,000 new books, zines, gifts, local interests, queer reading, children’s literature, book clubs, and community events.

Independently owned Takoma Park, MD Online ordering

About People’s Book

People’s Book is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving readers in the Washington, DC area. Readers visit for more than 15,000 new books, zines, gifts, local interests, queer reading, children’s literature, book clubs, and community events. The shop offers a useful local alternative for discovery, knowledgeable recommendations, and direct support of the region’s reading community.

This profile is part of the Indie BookSellers directory of independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstores. Store inventory changes frequently, so contact the bookseller with a title or ISBN when you are looking for a specific edition.

Books, specialties, and services

Specialty

Children’s books Queer books Young adult

Service

Author events Book clubs Online ordering

Format

New books

Store hours

Current hours have not yet been independently verified.

Hours can change for holidays, events, and seasonal schedules. Check the bookstore’s official website or call before making a special trip.

Accessibility information

Detailed accessibility information has not yet been verified.

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