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Independent bookstore in Washington

Second Story Books

Second Story Books is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving readers in the Washington area. Its strengths include used, rare, signed, and out-of-print literature, history, art, photography, philosophy, maps, ephemera, and scholarly books.

About Second Story Books

Second Story Books is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving readers in the Washington area. Readers visit for used, rare, signed, and out-of-print literature, history, art, photography, philosophy, maps, ephemera, and scholarly books. 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

Service

Online ordering Signed editions

Format

Used 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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