It's easier than ever to support us online! Click here to simply choose Solid State Books for delivery via Bookshop.org; a platform by and for independent bookstores nationwide. If you’re buying just books for delivery, then the Bookshop option is recommended. Bookshop stocks very broadly, so not all items may be available in-store. Give us a phone call to learn more!
DC Statehood Apparel
Show your support for Bill HR51 in style!
Signed Coinneach MacLeod books here!
Our events are filling up fast, use this link to buy a signed copy of The Hebridean Baker or of the newest book, My Scottish Island Kitchen. Even if you cannot attend, we will set them aside to be picked up or shipped following our events with Coinneach in March!
Upcoming Events
The Issues Apparel
Black Lives Matter! Statehood for DC! Vote!
600 H Street NE (next to the Fancy Radish)
Welcome to Solid State Books, downtown Washington DC’s Black-owned, independent bookstore and coffee bar! .
Solid State Books is a full-service general interest bookstore with a deep and diverse selection of fiction and non-fiction titles, as well as gifts curated to appeal to customers of all ages. We have the city’s favorite children’s books section to fully serve our smallest readers. Our deep slate of programming includes author readings and signings, children's story hours, book groups, local interest panels, political conversations and more. We can't wait to see you in the store!
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