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Solid State Books Bookstore ·$$

Located in downtown DC, Solid State Books is a popular Black-owned independent bookstore in the neighborhood. Unlike a typical bookstore, this charming book shop is also known to serve some delicious coffee, as well as beer and wine, making it a happening community hub. Offering a range of genres to browse through while you sip a choice of your drink, the book shop also has a great kids section to bring your children for book reading sessions and book club events to keep it interactive.

Website: solidstatebooksdc.com

Phone: (202) 897-4201

Cross Streets: Between 6th St NE and 7th St NE

Open now

  • Wed 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

600 H St NE Washington, DC 20002 ·147.08 mi

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Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Wifi
  • Smoke-free
  • Family friendly

Reviews

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Samyukta S. 06/24/26

Gorgeous bookstore! Spent a good half hour browsing there this morning, and could've spent many more. Beautifully organized, colorful, and decorated space offering a wide variety of books, local...

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Kaya E. 07/03/25

This was my first time at a book signing and it will absolutely not be my last. Solid State Books is a pretty decent sized bookstore on H street near the Whole Foods and Black owned. On a Thursday...

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Peyton L. 09/27/25

Solid State has so many books and such a good vibe! Spent quite a while in here one evening perusing the clearly labeled genres. They had an author panel going on when I wandered in which was...

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Kenya M. 07/27/25

I visited the Airport branch of a local DC independent book store. It was a small-ish store but had a lot of great choices for a traveler in need. The guy working there was quick to help...

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Jon T. 09/17/24

This is an interesting bookstore in DC. There's a vast selection of bestsellers, recommendations by staff, books for kids and adults. There is also a section where you can drink coffee/alcohol in...

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